7E735CE2A142B30187258529007B837D Hearing Summary

Representatives Michaelson Jenet and Titone, co-sponsors, introduced HB20-1312, which concerns behavioral health training requirements for an educator license. Representatives Michaelson Jenet and Titone distributed and explained Amendment L.001 (Attachment D).

Representatives Michaelson Jenet and Titone distributed witness testimony on the bill (Attachment E).

Representatives Michaelson Jenet and Titone responded to questions from the committee.

Andrew O'Connor, representing himself, testified against the bill. Mr. O'Connor distributed a hard copy of his testimony (Attachment F).

Ashley Nguyen, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Brooke O'Drobinak, representing Public Education & Business Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Sarah Davidon, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Nate Golich, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill.

The panel responded to questions from the committee.

Tazia Bazarian-Chestine, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ashley O'Day, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Karin Parks, representing herself, testified in support of the bill and distributed

Isabella Chambers, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Michaelson Jenet and Titone gave closing remarks.

Representatives Michaelson Jenet and Titone responded to questions from the committee.