FDD8BEDB144A3A5D8725822B00712F72 Hearing Summary

Representative Lundeen presented and summarized House Bill 18-1052 concerning exemptions to two-year higher education service areas. He answered questions from the committee regarding concurrent enrollment at the community college level.

Representative Lundeen continued to answer questions from the committee.

Dr. Landon Pirius, Colorado Community College System, testified in support of the bill. He spoke on concurrent enrollment programs in Colorado. He discussed expanding concurrent enrollment and the importance of removing barriers to provide greater opportunities for students.

Dr. Pirius answered questions from the committee regarding course offerings at community colleges.

Dr. Pirius answered questions from the committee regarding cost savings to families for concurrent enrollment and marketing current programs to increase participation.

Dr. Pirius continued to answer questions from the committee.

Representative Lundeen presented and summarized amendment L.001 [Attachment A] and amendment L.002 [Attachment B].

Representative Lundeen provided closing comments on the bill. The committee members provided closing comments on the bill.