65271FE4ED783A008725896C00734E03 Hearing Summary

Representatives Hamrick and Weinberg presented House Bill 23-1207 to the committee, along with amendments L.001, L.002, L.003, and L.004 (Attachments E-H). The bill expands eligibility for national board certified educator stipends, and requires an annual appropriation for stipends. Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment I.

Cam Short-Camilli, representing Colorado School Social Work Association, testified in support of the bill. Katherine Dorman, representing American Federation of Teachers, testified in support of the bill.

Priscilla Shaw, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Erin Austin, representing themself, testified against the bill.

Katie Piehl, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Pamela Kaspar, representing Stand For Children, testified in support of the bill. Ivana Bejaran, representing Stand For Children, testified in support of the bill. Miss Christine Hawkinson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Marsia Ronyak, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Mark Sass, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Vallerie Bustamante, representing Stand for Children, testified in support of the bill. Kelly Osuna, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jonathan Finer, representing Ready Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Kelly Jones-Wagy, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Lisa Jenkins, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jesse Andrews, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Laura McKone, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Amanda Crosby, representing Littleton Education Association, testified in support of the bill.

Phyllis Robinette, representing Colorado National Board Network, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Hamrick and Weinberg wrapped up their presentation to the committee.