DCB8751EE3FE005E872589890072AD1F Hearing Summary

Representatives Kipp and Lukens presented Senate Bill 23-061, along with a handout (Attachment D). The bill eliminates the statewide social studies assessment in elementary and middle schools.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Dr. Brenda Dickhoner, representing Ready Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Jared Gregorio, representing Education Reform Now Advocacy, testified in support of the bill. Kevin Vick, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Michael Neil, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Evie Hudak, representing Colorado PTA, testified in support of the bill.

Josh Hirsch, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Kaitlyn Tollefson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.