S_ED_2023A 03/22/2023 02:00:46 PM Committee Summary

Senator Fields, sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1191, which concerns prohibiting corporal punishment of children in certain public settings. She provided opening comments on the bill.

Dr. Lora Melnicoe, representing the American Academy of Pediatrics, Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the bill.

Jen Walmer, representing Democrats for Education Reform, testified in support of the bill.

Jillian Fabricius, representing Illuminate Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Dawn Fritz, representing Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Moreno, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 23-029, which concerns addressing disproportionate discipline in public schools. He provided opening comments on the bill and distributed and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

Senator Moreno answered questions from the committee. Committee members made comments.

Paul Gilbert, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Sun Richardson, representing the Colorado Youth Advisory Council, testified in support of the bill.

Gabrielle Hooper, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Autumn Brooks, representing Clear Creek School District Re-1, testified in support of the bill.

Meighen Lovelace, representing the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Moreno, sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1009, which concerns measures to improve services for students who use substances. He provided opening comments on the bill and answered questions from the committee.

Ellen Velez, representing Peer Assistance Services, testified in support of the bill.

Autumn Brooks, representing Clear Creek School District Re-1, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Velez answered questions from the committee.

Senator Moreno gave closing comments on the bill.

Committee members gave closing comments on the bill.