H_ED_2018A 03/26/2018 01:32:18 PM Committee Summary

Representatives Becker J. and Esgar presented and summarized House Bill 18-1277 concerning the Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) financial assistance grant application requirements.

The sponsors answered questions form the committee.

The sponsors provided closing comments.

Representatives Pettersen and Garnett presented and summarized House Bill 18-1209 concerning no 529 income tax deduction for K-12 expenses. The sponsors answered questions from the committee.

The sponsors continued to answer questions from the committee.

Keenan OBrien, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Thomas Cathey, representing the Colorado Association of Private Schools, testified in opposition to the bill.

The previous two witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Barb Bulthuis, representing Crossroads School, testified in opposition to the bill.

Dave Stoecker, representing Longmont Christian School, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ron Stauffer, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Scott Harry, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

The previous two witnesses answered questions from the committee.

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

Evie Hudak, representing the Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill.

Maggie Miller, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Elizabeth Cheever, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.

Sally Augden, representing the League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

The previous two witnesses answered questions from the committee members.

Cindra Barnard, representing Taxpayers for Public Education, testified in support of the bill.

Nicole Ellis, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Peter Langsfeld, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

The sponsors provided closing comments on the bill. The committee members provided closing comments.

The sponsor continued to answer questions from the committee.

Committee discussion ensued.

Scott Harry, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Keenan OBrien, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Dave Stoecker, representing Longmont Christian School, testified in support of the bill.

Thomas Cathey, representing the Colorado Association of Private Schools, testified in support of the bill.

Ron Stauffer, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Barb Bulthuis, representing Crossroads School, testified in support of the bill.

Brigette and Jay Modglin, representing themselves, testified in support of the bill.

The previous three witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Laura Welch, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Jonna Levine, representing Support Jeffco Kids, testified in opposition to the bill.

Nate Golich, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Evie Hudak, representing the Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

The previous two witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Cindra Barnard, representing Taxpayers for Public Education, testified in opposition to the bill.

Elizabeth Cheever, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in opposition to the bill.

The previous two witnesses answered questions from the committee members.

Brendan Reese, representing the Colorado Department of Revenue, was neutral on the bill. He answered questions from the committee members.

Marla Mason, representing herself, spoke in support of the bill. She answered questions from the committee.

Representative Leonard distributed and discussed amendment L.001 [Attachment C].

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

Representatives Kraft-Tharp and Lundeen presented and summarized Senate Bill 18-011 concerning students excused from state assessments. The sponsors answered questions from the committee members.

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

Lisa Escarcega, representing the Colorado Association of School Executives, testified in support of the bill.

The sponsors provided closing comments on the bill. The committee members provided closing comments on the bill.