99B31DE0BD5B5AA5872589860071E3CE Hearing Summary

Representatives Kipp and Wilson presented Senate Bill 23-087 to the committee. The bill creates the Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Program, and establishes a teacher apprenticeship authorization that allows program participants to be employed by a school or school district.

Brenda Dickhoner, representing Ready Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mark Sass, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Meaghan Sullivan, representing CareerWise Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Amie Baca-Oehlert, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill.

Bri Buentello, representing Stand for Children Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Bret Miles, representing Colorado Association of School Executives, testified in support of the bill. Mary Rose Donahue, representing Teach Plus CO, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Kipp and Wilson wrapped up their presentation to the committee.