Representatives Garcia Sander and Hamrick, prime bill sponsors, presented House Bill 26-1050 regarding optional individualized readiness plans for schools.

The bill sponsors answered questions from members of the committee.

The bill sponsors discussed proposed amendments and answered questions from the committee regarding the potential amendments.

Claudia Sanchez, representing Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Jamita Horton, representing Teach Plus, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Olivia Hernandez, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Charlotte Brantley, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Paula Erices, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Members of the panel answered questions from members of the committee.

Callan Quiram, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Vernon Jones Jr, representing FaithBridge, testified in opposition to the bill. Madi Ashour, representing Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in opposition to the bill. Carmela Enriquez, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mx. Bri Buentello, representing Stand for Children Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

The panel answered questions from members of the committee.

Liz Waddick, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Fiona Boomer, representing AFT Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Erica Mason, representing Douglas County School District, testified in support of the bill. Sarah Hunt, representing Charter Advocacy Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

The panel answered questions from members of the committee.

Dr. Colleen O'Neil, representing Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE), testified in support of the bill. Frank Reeves, representing Colorado Rural Schools Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

The panel answered questions from members of the committee.

The bill sponsors provided closing remarks on the bill. Members of the committee provided closing remarks.