H_ED_2023A 03/09/2023 11:15:24 AM Committee Summary

Representative Garcia presented House Bill 23-1211 to the committee and requested that the committee postpone the bill indefinitely.

Representative English presented House Bill 23-1191 to the committee, along with amendment L.002 (Attachment A). The bill prohibits the use of corporal punishment on children by employees or volunteers in state licensed preschools or in K-12 public schools.

Jane Ritter, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to committee members' questions.

Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law, testified in support of the bill. Michael Carter, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Lora Melnicoe, representing American Academy of Pediatrics, Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Pamela Robinson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Lydia Waligorski, representing Clayton Early Learning, testified in support of the bill. Mayor Aron Lam, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative English wrapped up her presentation on the bill.