D56F4B71001B9A708725881D007047E3 Hearing Summary

Angelina Sierra-Sandoval, representing the Colorado League of Charter Schools, testified in support of the bill.

Terry Croy Lewis, Executive Director of the Charter School Institute, testified in support of the bill.

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

Chris Gibbons, Founder and CEO of Strive Prep Charter Schools, testified in support of the bill.

The panel answered questions from the committee.

Kathryn Mullins, Founder and Executive Director of the Vega Collegiate Academy, testified in support of the bill.

Brenda Dickhoner, President of Ready Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Tim Matlick, Executive Director of the Jefferson Academy Charter School, testified in support of the bill.

Benjamin Teevan, representing Stand for Children, testified in support of the bill.

William Bethke, representing himself, was available to answer committee questions.

Committee discussion ensued.

The co-sponsors continued to answer questions from the committee.