Representatives Pettersen and Wilson presented and summarized Senate Bill 18-099 concerning aligning early childhood quality improvement programs. The sponsors answered questions from the committee.

Stacey Kennedy, Director of Childcare Quality Initiatives in the Colorado Department of Human Services, spoke in favor of the bill. She provided an overview of early childhood quality initiatives in Colorado. Ms. Kennedy answered questions from the committee.

Nicole Riehl, representing Denver's Early Childhood Council, spoke in favor of the bill. She provided an overview of the importance of early childhood services. Ms. Riehl answered questions from the committee.

Evie Hudak, representing the Colorado Parent Teacher Association, spoke in favor of the bill. She answered questions from the committee.