3DB5DC822153C1A38725827B004A82A4 Hearing Summary

Representative Lee presented and summarized House Bill 18-1413 concerning the creation of a school safety grant program. The sponsor answered questions from the committee members.

Steve Bell, representing Jefferson County Public Schools, testified in support of the bill. He discussed current issues regarding school safety.

Frank DeAngelis, representing the DeAngelis Center, testified in support of the bill. He discussed the history of school safety issues in Colorado.

John Nicoletti, representing the DeAngelis Center, testified in support of the bill.

Commander A.J. DeAndrea, representing the DeAngelis Center, testified in support of the bill. He discussed his experience as a law enforcement officer who has responded to multiple school shootings.

John McDonald, representing Jefferson County Public Schools, testified in support of the bill.

The previous five witnesses answered questions from the committee members regarding school safety and emergency response.

The witnesses continued to answer questions from the committee.

Committee discussion ensued.

Representative Lee distributed amendment L.001 [Attachment A].

Representative Lee provided closing comments on the bill. The committee members provided closing comments on the bill.