(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that there is a lack of coordination among the various state agencies regarding the utilization of telecommunications facilities and services. The general assembly further finds that better coordination of such facilities and services, particularly among the governing boards of the institutions of higher education, the department of higher education, the department of education, and the school districts across the state, would result in improved education programs and a more cost-effective telecommunications system. The use of telecommunications services and facilities to expand educational opportunity, however, does not mean that the role of the teacher in the classroom should be diminished.
(2) The general assembly hereby finds that the development and use of a statewide telecommunications network will accelerate economic development within the state. The general assembly further finds that cooperation and participation by medical and health facilities, public and private economic development organizations, the judicial system, and local governments in developing a statewide telecommunications network will facilitate expansion of such network to its full potential and encourage economic growth and development within Colorado.
Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. 1029, § 1 effective April 15. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 1136, § 3, effective May 23. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1700, § 1, effective June 6. L. 97: Entire part amended, p. 1017, § 30, effective August 6.