EB5FD0E2384A0DF387258225008372CC Hearing Summary

Representative Michaelson Jenet, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1064 to the committee.  The bill allows funds from the Colorado Children's Trust Fund (CCTF) to be used to develop, promote, maintain, and monitor a research-based child sexual abuse prevention training model.  The bill expands current training to include all persons who interact with young children, including parents, childcare providers, teachers, and any other mandatory reporter.  Finally, the bill adds a component to the voluntary child care credentialing system for education and training on the prevention of child sexual abuse.  A handout was distributed to the committee (Attachment I).

Representative Michaelson Jenet responded to committee questions.  Amendments L.001 and L.002 (Attachments J and K) were distributed to the committee.

Representative Ginal proceeded with witness testimony.

Jade Woodard, Illuminate Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mary Martin, Colorado Department of Human Services (DHS), testified in support of the bill.

Kendra Dunn, DHS, and Ms. Woodward responded to committee questions.

Representative Michaelson Jenet responded to committee questions.

Eileen Dolbeare, Illuminate Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Catherine Goodwillie, Illuminate Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Joann Fujioka, Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill.  Dr. Fujioka responded to committee questions.

Diana Goldberg, Sungate Kids, testified in support of the bill.

Laura Richards, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Michaelson Jenet discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment J).

Bill Jaeger, Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Jaeger discussed amendment L.002 (Attachment K) with the committee.

Mr. Jaeger responded to committee questions.

Committee members commented on the bill.