5E8F4F9CE82F72EE872589970070027D Hearing Summary

Representatives McLachlan and Velasco presented Senate Bill 23-202 to the committee, along with amendment L.002 (Attachment F). The bill requires school districts and institutions of higher education to allow graduates to wear traditional Native American dress at a graduation ceremony.

Chairman Melvin Baker, representing the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, testified in support of the bill. Isabella Snowbird, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Monycka Snowbird, representing Haseya Advocate Program, testified in support of the bill.

Donna Chrisjohn, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Raven Payment, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Kallie Leyba, representing American Federation of Teachers, Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Kevin Vick, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill. Dawn Fritz, representing Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Velasco and McLachlan wrapped up their presentation to the committee.