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S_ED_2023A 04/26/2023 04:56:23 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 04/26/2023
Attendance
Baisley *
Exum X
Kirkmeyer X
Kolker X
Lundeen *
Marchman X
Buckner X
Time 04:56:23 PM to 08:28:18 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Buckner
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB23-1241 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB23-1261 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB23-296 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB23-1262 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

HB23-1241 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
04:56:32 PM  
Senators Zenzinger and Kirkmeyer presented House Bill 23-1241 to the committee. The bill creates a task force in the Colorado Department of Education to study and make recommendations concerning best practices and improvements to the public school accountability and accreditation system.
04:58:24 PM  
Evie Hudak, representing
Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill.
05:02:31 PM  
Dr. Don Haddad, representing
St. Vrain Valley School District, testified in support of the bill.  Dr.
Brenda Dickhoner, representing Ready Colorado, testified in support of
the bill.  Matt Cook, representing the Colorado Association of School
Boards, testified in support of the bill.
05:10:31 PM  
Bret Miles, representing
the Colorado Association of School Executives, testified in support of
the bill.  Jen Walmer, representing Democrats for Education Reform,
testified in support of the bill.  Angelina Sierra-Sandoval, representing
Colorado League of Charter Schools, testified in support of the bill.
05:16:01 PM  
Rhonda  Haniford,
Associate Commissioner at the Colorado Department of Education, testified
in support of the bill.  Benjamin Tevan, representing Stand for Children,
testified in support of the bill.


05:20:42 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1241 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Exum Yes
Kirkmeyer Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1262 - Committee Discussion Only



HB23-1261 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
05:29:00 PM  
Senator Buckner presented House Bill 23-1261 to the committee. The bill eliminates the requirement for males between the ages 17 and 26 to register for selective service in order to enroll in a state-supported institution of higher education.
05:30:15 PM  
Carl Einhaus, representing Colorado Department of Higher Education, testified in support of the bill.


05:42:14 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1261 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Buckner
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Exum Yes
Kirkmeyer Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-296 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

05:42:33 PM  
Senator Winter and
Senator Marchman, co-sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-296, whichl requires
that public schools adopt a formal policy protecting students from harassment
or discrimination, train staff annually, and collect and pass data on reported
incidents to school districts and the state.
05:59:26 PM  
The co-sponsors responded
to questions from committee members.
06:08:53 PM  
Tracy Dundon, representing
herself, testified in support of the bill.  Cari Simon, representing
herself, testified in support of the bill.  Annika Spilde, representing
herself, testified in support of the bill.
06:23:07 PM  
Brad Bergford, representing
the Commission for the Protection of Constitutional Rights, testified in
opposition to the bill.  Carolyn Martin, representing Christian Home
Educators of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.  Erin
Meschke, representing herself, testified to amend the bill.
06:51:35 PM  
Donna LaBelle, representing
herself, testified in support of the bill.  Rachel Amspoker, representing
the Colorado Association of School Boards, testified to amend the bill.
 Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, representing Pikes Peak School District Alliance,
testified to amend the bill.  Michelle Murphy, representing the Colorado
Rural Schools Alliance, testified to amend the bill.  Angelina Sierra-Sandoval,
representing Colorado League of Charter Schools, testified to amend the
bill.
07:02:50 PM  
Elizabeth Newman,
representing the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, testified in
support of the bill.  Anayra Robinson, representing the ACLU of Colorado,
testified in support of the bill.  Nadine Bridges, representing herself,
testified in support of the bill.  Bella Chang, representing herself,
testified in support of the bill.
07:29:22 PM  
Kayla Frawley, representing
ProgressNow Colorado, testified in support of the bill.  Andrea Justice,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Isabella
Cohn, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Mallory
Gibson, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
07:47:39 PM  
Senator Marchman
distributed amendments L.002, L.003, L.004, and L.005 (Attachment A, B,
C, and D).
07:53:02 PM  
Senator Winter explained
L.002.  Committee members discussed the amendment.


07:54:26 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley
Exum
Kirkmeyer
Kolker
Lundeen
Marchman
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
07:54:38 PM  
Senator Winter explained
amendment L.003.  Committee members discussed the amendment.


08:03:04 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Exum Yes
Kirkmeyer Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


08:05:40 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley
Exum
Kirkmeyer
Kolker
Lundeen
Marchman
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
08:05:41 PM  
Senator Winter explained
amendment L.004.  Committee members discussed the amendment.
08:05:48 PM  
Senator Winter explained
amendment L.005 to the committee.  Committee members discussed the
amendment.


08:09:32 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.005
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley
Exum
Kirkmeyer
Kolker
Lundeen
Marchman
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
08:16:57 PM  
Seantors Winter and
Marchman wrapped up their presentation on the bill.  Committee members
discussed the bill.


08:26:24 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-296, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley No
Exum Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Kolker Yes
Lundeen No
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1262 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


08:28:28 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1262 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Exum Yes
Kirkmeyer Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



08:27:00 PM
Senator Priola, sponsor,
presented House Bill 23-1262, which concerns modifications to the Colorado
Re-engaged Initiative.  


08:28:18 PM   The committee adjourned.






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