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973B36ACD4094B7A87258AF9006DC196 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1323

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date Apr 8, 2024      
Location SCR 357



HB24-1323 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
01:58:52 PM  
Senator Fields, primary bill sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1323 which allows students at preschools, public schools, charter schools and institutions of higher education to wear items of cultural or religious significance during graduation ceremonies. Schools and colleges may not restrict what a student wears underneath their graduation garments and must adopt a policy for graduation attire that aligns with the bill. The State Board of Education may not waive the bill’s provisions for charter schools.
02:02:17 PM  
Miguel Garcia, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.



Emmett Blaney, representing Young Invincibles, testified in support of
the bill.



Ms. Maryori Guzman, representing Maryori Guzman, testified in support of
the bill.



Ms. Kallie Leyba, representing American Federation of Teachers Colorado,
testified in support of the bill.



Ms. Leta Behrens, representing The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified
in support of the bill.



Committee members asked the panel questions.
02:17:03 PM  
Senator Fields provided closing remarks.
02:17:55 PM  
Committee members provided closing remarks.
02:18:42 PM  
Senator Buckner re-opened the testimony phase.

Mr. Dilpreet Jammu, representing The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Dawn Fritz, representing Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill.

Additional written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment A).
02:27:23 PM  
Senator Fields provided additional closing remarks.


02:28:42 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1323 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Fields
Seconded
Baisley No
Fields Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Excused
Rich No
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS