Teaching of Black historical and cultural studies - definitions

22-1-104.9. Teaching of Black historical and cultural studies - definitions. (1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) Black historical and cultural studies means an interdisciplinary program of elementary through secondary academic study that: (I) Represents Black historical experiences through truthful, inclusive, complex narratives that connect with contemporary realities; and (II) Highlights the innovations and cultural contributions of Black people in Colorado, America, and the world. (b) Local education provider means: (I) A school district; (II) A charter school authorized by a school district pursuant to part 1 of article 30.5 of this title 22; (III) A charter school authorized by the state charter school institute pursuant to part 5 of article 30.5 of this title 22; (IV) The state charter school institute created pursuant to section 22-30.5-503; or (V) A board of cooperative services created and operating pursuant to article 5 of this title 22 that operates one or more public schools. (2) No later than two years after the state board adopts the standards on Black historical and cultural studies pursuant to section 22-7-1005 (2.9), each local education provider shall incorporate the standards into courses for elementary through secondary education students. (3) The state board of education shall integrate the recommendations of the Black historical and cultural studies advisory committee established in section 22-2-127.4 when performing its six-year review of the state's education standards pursuant to section 22-7-1005 (6). Source: L. 2025: Entire section added, (HB 25-1149), ch. 394, p. 2219, � 1, effective June 3.