The committee took a brief recess.

Bri Buentello, representing Stand for Children Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Samara Kallal, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Liz Waddick, representing Colorado Education Association, testified to amend the bill. Jill  Wilson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The panel answered questions from the committee.

Elijah Huff, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Howard Wolsky, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Theresa Connolly, representing Denver Public Schools, testified in support of the bill. Brent Jones, representing National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors NAIFA - Colorado, testified in support of the bill. The panel answered questions from the committee.

Matt Cook, representing Colorado Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to the bill. Frank Reeves, representing Colorado Rural Schools Alliance, testified in opposition to the bill. Aidan Gallegos, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Sarah  Hunt, representing Charter Advocacy Coalition, testified to amend the bill. The panel answered questions from the committee.

Andrew Bristol, representing Harrison School District 2, testified to amend the bill. Matthew Layden, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Gaddi Layden, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.