Colorado § 22-32-117 Miscellaneous fees

Colorado Statutes

§ 22-32-117 — Miscellaneous fees

Colorado § 22-32-117

Title 22Education

Art.School District Boards - Powers

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-117 (2026).

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(1)When the use of textbooks is provided pursuant to section 22-32-110 (1)(o), whether free or by rental, a board of education of a school district may require each nonindigent pupil to make a reasonable loss or damage deposit to cover such textbooks. A board may also require each nonindigent pupil to make a reasonable loss or damage deposit to cover nonacademic equipment. All such deposits shall be refunded to the pupil when he or she has returned the textbooks or equipment in good condition except for ordinary wear.

(2)(a) A board may require a pupil to pay:

(I)Tuition as authorized by law;

(II)Any fees reasonably necessary for and reasonably related to the actual cost of textbooks or expendable supplies not provided free of charge;

(III)Charges and fees authorized by th

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(1) When the use of textbooks is provided
pursuant to section 22-32-110 (1)(o), whether free or by rental, a board of education
of a school district may require each nonindigent pupil to make a reasonable loss or
damage deposit to cover such textbooks. A board may also require each
nonindigent pupil to make a reasonable loss or damage deposit to cover
nonacademic equipment. All such deposits shall be refunded to the pupil when he
or she has returned the textbooks or equipment in good condition except for
ordinary wear.

(2) (a) A board may require a pupil to pay:

(I) Tuition as authorized by law;

(II) Any fees reasonably necessary for and reasonably related to the actual
cost of textbooks or expendable supplies not provided free of charge;

(III) Charges and fees authorized by this section and section 22-32-118;

(IV) Miscellaneous fees collected on a voluntary basis as a condition of
participation or attendance at a school-sponsored activity or program not within the
academic portion of the educational program.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (a) of this subsection (2), a board may
not require a pupil who has not completed the twelfth grade to pay:

(I) Any fees as a condition of enrollment in school or as a condition of
attendance in any course of study, instruction, or class;

(II) Any fees for any course of study, instruction, or class that satisfies the
requirements of or transfers the skill, knowledge, or information necessary to meet
the requirements of any such course taken for credit, promotion, or graduation.

(c) Any fee collected pursuant to the provisions of this subsection (2) shall
be used for the purpose set forth in the resolution of the board authorizing the
collection of such fee and shall not be expended for any other purpose. A complete
list of fees, how the amount of each fee was derived, and the purpose of each fee
shall be made available by the board upon request.

(3) Whenever a board or public school publicizes any information concerning
any fee authorized to be collected pursuant to this section, the board or school
shall clearly state whether the fee is voluntary or mandatory and shall specify any
activity from which the student shall be excluded if the fee is not paid.

Legislative History

Source: L. 64: p. 587, � 18. C.R.S. 1963: � 123-30-18. L. 94: (2) amended, p. 804, � 5, effective April 27. L. 95: (1) amended and (2) R&RE, p. 347, �� 3, 4, effective January 1, 1996. L. 97: (2)(c) amended and (3) added, p. 164, � 1, effective March 28.