C.R.S. § 22-105.5-102: Legislative declaration.

(1) The general assembly finds that high-quality out-of-school time programs provide academic enrichment in reading, language arts, mathematics, and science, and provide programs and services that are designed to reinforce and complement school-based academic programs in a safe and healthy environment for students.

(2) Therefore, the general assembly declares it necessary to support high-quality out-of-school time programs as an investment in the academic enrichment and well-being of the children of our state.