C.R.S. § 8-84-105: Administration - rules.

(1) The department shall:

(a) Adopt rules governing personnel standards, the protection of records and confidential information, the manner and form of filing applications, eligibility, the investigation and determination of eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services, procedures for fair hearings, and other rules as necessary to carry out the purposes of this article;

(b) Certify, in accordance with rules, disbursements of funds available for carrying out the purposes of this article;

(b.5) Accept and expend money from governmental and nongovernmental entities to carry out the division's authorized powers and duties;

(c) Accept and use gifts, grants, or donations made unconditionally, by will or otherwise, for carrying out the purposes of this article. The department may accept and expend gifts, grants, or donations made under conditions that the executive director determines are proper and consistent with this article and shall hold, invest, reinvest, and use the gifts, grants, or donations in accordance with the conditions.

(d) Contribute education and workforce readiness data beginning in the 2025-26 state fiscal year, as necessary, to the Colorado statewide longitudinal data system consistent with the governance practices established by the Colorado statewide longitudinal data system governing board pursuant to section 24-37.5-125 (4).