Colorado § 22-1-117 - Secret fraternities forbidden.
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§ 22-1-117. Secret fraternities forbidden.
It is unlawful for any pupil who is registered in and attending any high school, district, primary, or graded school which is partially or wholly maintained by public funds to join or become a member of any secret fraternity, sorority, or society wholly or partially formed from the membership of pupils attending any such schools or to belong to or to take part in the organization or formation of any fraternity, sorority, or society, except such societies or associations as shall be sanctioned by the board of directors of the school districts wherein such schools are maintained.
Source: L. 13: p. 575, § 1. C.L. § 8509. CSA: C. 146, § 306. CRS 53: § 123-21-18. C.R.S. 1963: § 123-21-18.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 22-1-117 ("Secret fraternities forbidden.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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