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S_ED_2024A 03/20/2024 01:39:11 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 03/20/2024
Attendance
Baisley X
Fields E
Kolker X
Lundeen X
Rich X
Marchman X
Buckner X
Time 01:39:11 PM to 01:57:46 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Buckner
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 24-Higher Education — Colorado Commission On Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB24-156 Postponed Indefinitely

Conf 24-Higher Education — Colorado Commission On - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:39:22 PM  
Lisandra Gonzales, reappointee to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, introduced herself to the committee and discussed why she would like to continue to serve on the commission. The Governor's appointment letter can be found as Attachment A.


01:43:51 PM
 Motion Refer the reappointment of Lisandra Gonzales to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Fields Excused
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Excused
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-156 - Postponed Indefinitely
01:44:06 PM  
Senator Buckner and
Senator Coleman, co-sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-156, which concerns
the creation of the Colorado College Preparation and Enrichment Program.
They provided opening comments on the bill and explained that they would
ask the committee to postpone the bill indefinitely.
01:53:17 PM  
Dawn Fritz, representing Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill.


01:56:59 PM
 Motion Postpone Senate Bill 24-156 indefinitely.
Moved Buckner
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Fields Excused
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Excused
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


01:57:46 PM   The committee adjourned.






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