AFB5E0F4BB621FEC87258286006A1047 Hearing Summary

Representative Michaelson Jenet presented and summarized Senate Bill 18-013 concerning expanding the grades eligible for the child nutrition school lunch protection program. The sponsor answered questions from the committee members.

Committee discussion ensued.

Irene Orgaz, representing Padres y Jovenes Unidos, testified in support of the bill. She shared her experience as a student.

Jessica Gould, representing the Colorado School Nutrition Association, testified in support of the bill.

Michael Cooke, representing the Council for a Strong America, testified in support of the bill.

The previous three witnesses answered questions from the committee members.

Ben Waters, representing the Opportunity Coalition of School Districts, testified in support of the bill. He answered questions from the committee members.

Erin Miller, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill. She answered questions from the committee members.

Christy Douglas, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She discussed her experience as a parent.

The sponsor provided closing comments. The committee members provided closing comments.