H_ED_2023A 03/08/2023 12:58:33 PM Committee Summary

Representatives Titone and Lukens presented House Bill 23-1198 to the committee, along with amendments L.001, L.002, and L.003 (Attachments A-C). The bill establishes a teacher externship program in the Department of Labor and Employment and establishes a tax credit for participating employers. Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment D.

Shanna Atzmiller, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Janelle Johnson, representing Colorado STEM Ecosystem, testified in support of the bill. Amy Claeson Dhingra, representing ZimVie Spine, testified in support of the bill.

Heather Waldron, representing Jeffco Public Schools, testified in support of the bill. Zaragoza Briseno, representing TriSalus Life Sciences, testified in support of the bill.

John Armstrong, Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee members' questions.

Representatives Titone and Lukens wrapped up their presentation on the bill.

Representatives Hamrick and Weinberg presented House Bill 23-1207 to the committee, along with amendments L.001, L.002, L.003, and L.004 (Attachments E-H). The bill expands eligibility for national board certified educator stipends, and requires an annual appropriation for stipends. Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment I.

Cam Short-Camilli, representing Colorado School Social Work Association, testified in support of the bill. Katherine Dorman, representing American Federation of Teachers, testified in support of the bill.

Priscilla Shaw, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Erin Austin, representing themself, testified against the bill.

Katie Piehl, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Pamela Kaspar, representing Stand For Children, testified in support of the bill. Ivana Bejaran, representing Stand For Children, testified in support of the bill. Miss Christine Hawkinson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Marsia Ronyak, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Mark Sass, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Vallerie Bustamante, representing Stand for Children, testified in support of the bill. Kelly Osuna, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jonathan Finer, representing Ready Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Kelly Jones-Wagy, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Lisa Jenkins, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jesse Andrews, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Laura McKone, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Amanda Crosby, representing Littleton Education Association, testified in support of the bill.

Phyllis Robinette, representing Colorado National Board Network, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Hamrick and Weinberg wrapped up their presentation to the committee.