06828237633FF3B68725847300713DE2 Hearing Summary

Ms. Sibilia and Mr. Richmond returned to the table to wrap-up the discussion on special education, ELL, and categorical program funding. Ms. Sibilia discussed how other states in the country define categorical funding, as opposed to how Colorado defines the term.  Ms. Sibilia answered questions from the committee, and committee discussion ensued.

Brita Darling, Office of Legislative Legal Services, and Anna Gerstle, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table and described the process for requesting bills to be drafted. Currently, the committee is scheduled to request bill drafts on October 21, 2019. The committee's final meeting, where final bills will be voted on, is scheduled on December 10, 2019. The committee discussed the possibility of adding an additional meeting to the committee's schedule, and ways for people to submit public comment.