C.R.S. § 23-60-803: Area technical colleges - high school diplomas - approval.

(1) An area technical college may develop and implement minimum graduation requirements for a high school diploma based on the high school graduation requirements of a school district within the geographic area of the area technical college. The area technical college shall award a high school diploma to a student who successfully completes the high school graduation requirements implemented by the area technical college.

(2) A service provider may partner with an area technical college to provide courses that lead to a high school diploma or an industry-recognized credential.

(3) As used in this section, "service provider" means a nonprofit entity or for-profit entity that enters into a formal, negotiated contract for educational services with an area technical college.