(1) A local district college may, with the approval of its board of trustees, offer a bachelor of applied science degree. A local district college may request authority to offer more than one bachelor of applied science degree. In considering whether to approve a request to offer a bachelor of applied science degree, the board of trustees shall consider student and workforce demand, cost effectiveness for the students, and accreditation and licensing requirements.(2) The board of trustees shall notify the Colorado commission on higher education of each bachelor of applied science degree program that the board of trustees approves pursuant to this section.Added by 2021 Ch. 377,§12, eff. 6/29/2021.L. 2021: Entire section added, (HB 21-1330), ch. 377 , p. 2508, § 12, effective June 29. For the legislative declaration in HB 21-1330, see section 1 of chapter 377, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.