H_ED_2023A 03/16/2023 01:32:51 PM Committee Summary

Representative Young presented House Bill 23-1089 to the committee, along with amendment L.002 (Attachment A). The bill clarifies school district residency for students who are in foster care and require special education services.

Joseph Homlar, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill. Trevor Williams, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Dawn Fritz, representing Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Steve Sandoval, representing the Consortium of Special Education Directors, testified to amend the bill.

Representative Young wrapped up her presentation on the bill .

Representatives McLachlan and Pugliese presented House Bill 23-1231 to the committee, along with amendments L.002, L.003, L.004, and L.005 (Attachments B, C, D, and E). The bill requires educator training in math education, establishes a grant program to provide free enrichment and academic supports in math, and encourages schools to adopt strategies for improvement in math education. Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment F.

Kaycee Headrick, representing Boys & Girls Clubs in Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Jen Walmer, representing Education Reform Now Advocacy, testified in support of the bill. Brenda Dickhoner, representing Ready Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Wendy Ward Hoffer, representing Public Education & Business Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Kelly Flenniken, representing Colorado Succeeds, testified in support of the bill. Katie Harshman, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Douglas Clements, representing themself, testified in a neutral capacity. Dr. Jared Stallones, representing University of Northern Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Lorelei Jackson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Vaughn Morris, representing Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Chris Coker, representing YMCA, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Floyd Cobb and Danielle Ongart, representing Colorado Department of Education, responded to committee members' questions.

Tiffany Lee, representing Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Prateek Dutta, representing Teach For America, testified in support of the bill. Kevin Vick, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Krista Spurgin, representing Stand for Children Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Cory Gaines, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative McLachlan explained amendment L.002.

Dr. Cobb responded to committee members' questions.

Representative Pugliese explained amendment L.003.

Ms. Ongart responded to committee members' questions.

Representative Pugliese explained amendment L.005.

Dr. Cobb responded to committee members' questions.

Representatives McLachlan and Pugliese wrapped up their presentation on the bill.