1 Colo. Code Regs. § 301-80-1.00
The statutory basis for these rules is found in 22-69-104 C.R.S. and 22-69-105 C.R.S. 22-69-101 et seq., C.R.S., creates an alternative teacher compensation plan grant program to be administered through the Department of Education and directs that funds be provided for a competitive grant program to school districts that seek to develop alternative teacher compensation plans. The goals of the program include teaching excellence and high student achievement in the participating school districts. The statute further directs that the Colorado Department of Education, through the alternative teacher compensation plan grant program, shall provide funding to school districts to support the design and development of an alternative teacher compensation plan that is tailored to the particular school district.
22-69-105(1) further provides that the State Board of Education shall promulgate rules in accordance with the State Administrative Procedure Act, article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., for implementation of the grant program. At a minimum, the rules shall specify the procedures and time frames for applying for the grant, the form of the grant application, the information to be provided by the school district applicant, and any additional criteria for awarding the grants. Subject to available appropriations, beginning in the 2008-2009 fiscal year, the state board shall annually award grants under the grant program to applying school districts, taking into account the department's recommendations.
1 CCR 301-80-1.00