Private School

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State
Colorado Department of Education
201 E Colfax
Denver , CO 80203
(303)866-6845
Neither the State Board of Education nor any local board of education has jurisdiction over the internal affairs of any non-state independent or parochial school in Colorado.
Minimum standards which apply to non-public schools under state law include compulsory attendance, health standards, local building codes, zoning requirements, and fire safety standards.
22-33-104, C.R.S., requires that a sequential program of instruction be provided by an independent or parochial school. Such program shall include, but not be limited to, communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking, mathematics, history, civics, literature, and science.

Link: http://www.cde.state.co.us/choice/nonpublic_law.htm
All educators wanting to be licensed in Colorado have to fill out an Initial License application.

Link: http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_license.htm
State
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
Oil & Public Safety Division
Public Safety Section
633 17th St
Denver , CO 80202-2117
(303)318-8495
Fax: (303)318-8899
This Division has authority over the construction standards for permanent school buildings.
State
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Division of Housing
1313 Sherman St #518
Denver , CO 80203
(303)866-2033
This Division has authority over the construction standards for modular school buildings.
State
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Consumer Protection Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO 80246-1530
(303)692-3620
Fax: (303)753-6809
Food service license required if cafeteria on premises. Contact local health department.
Health facility licensing may apply if providing health care to the public.
NOTE: For information on Home Schooling requirements, Charter Schools, and other alternative educational options, see the Colorado Department of Education’s “Schools of Choice” web page, or contact your local public school district.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_choice.htm
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 – 18:51 pm