Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-30.7-109.5
Each online program and online school shall annually submit to its authorizer and to the department information, pursuant to state board rules, concerning sound financial and accounting practices and resources. A multi-district online school shall notify its authorizer and the department of any intent to amend the program's or school's application for certification to expand grade levels served by the program or school. If the department concludes that the online program or online school should not be permitted to amend its application for certification to expand grade levels served by the program or school based on the quality standards established by the state board pursuant to section 22-30.7-105, the department shall notify the authorizer and the online program or online school of its decision within thirty days after receiving the notification from the program or school. The authorizer shall then have thirty days to appeal the department's decision to the state board, pursuant to the state board's administrative policies.
C.R.S. § 22-30.7-109.5