5FC26687C66A129E87258503007EE9DB Hearing Summary

Senator Gardner, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 20-072. The bill modifies parent notification requirements for school district human sexuality education curriculum. The bill also requires that any materials used in the curriculum be made available for online viewing 90 days prior to the curriculum being taught.

Deborah Flora, representing herself, testified in support of the bill and provided a handout to the committee (Attachment G).

Michelle Ruehl, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jack Teter, representing Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, testified against the bill.

Elizabeth Hinkley, representing the ACLU of Colorado, testified against the bill and responded to questions from the committee.

Charcie Russell, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  She read a letter from Carol Espinoza in support of the bill (Attachment H).

Maysa Gallegos, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jennifer Mueller, representing the Colorado Association of School Boards, testified against the bill.

Brian Rossbert, representing the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified against the bill.

Ms. Mueller responded to questions from the committee and Senator Gardner.

Ellen Graham, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Pedro Gonzalez, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Andy Jones, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Jonathan Flora, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Jones responded to questions from the committee.

Samantha Koch, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Sherry Glennon, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Koch and Ms. Glennon responded to committee member questions.

Patricia Anthone, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Giuliana Day, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Kim Gilmartin, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Gardner wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.