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BILL SUMMARY For SB23-296
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date Apr 26, 2023
Location SCR 352
SB23-296 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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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.
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05:59:26 PM |
The co-sponsors responded
to questions from committee members.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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07:47:39 PM |
Senator Marchman
distributed amendments L.002, L.003, L.004, and L.005 (Attachment A, B,
C, and D).
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07:53:02 PM |
Senator Winter explained
L.002. Committee members discussed the amendment.
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07:54:26 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 |
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Marchman |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Exum |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Kolker |
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Lundeen |
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Marchman |
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Buckner |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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07:54:38 PM |
Senator Winter explained
amendment L.003. Committee members discussed the amendment.
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08:03:04 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 |
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Marchman |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Exum |
Yes |
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Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Yes |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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08:05:40 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 |
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| Moved |
Marchman |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Exum |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Kolker |
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Lundeen |
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Marchman |
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Buckner |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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08:05:41 PM |
Senator Winter explained
amendment L.004. Committee members discussed the amendment.
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08:05:48 PM |
Senator Winter explained
amendment L.005 to the committee. Committee members discussed the
amendment.
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08:09:32 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 |
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Marchman |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Exum |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Kolker |
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Lundeen |
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Marchman |
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Buckner |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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08:16:57 PM |
Seantors Winter and
Marchman wrapped up their presentation on the bill. Committee members
discussed the bill.
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08:26:24 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 23-296, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Marchman |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
No |
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Exum |
Yes |
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Kirkmeyer |
No |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
No |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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