H_ED_2023A 04/10/2023 01:37:49 PM Committee Summary

Representatives Kipp and Frizell presented Senate Bill 23-099 to the committee, along with a handout (Attachment A). The bill increases state funding for Tier B special education.

Benjamin Teevan, representing Stand for Children & Special Olympics Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Robert Gould, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill. Lucinda Hundley, representing Consortium of Directors of Special Education, testified in support of the bill. Autumn Brooks, representing Clear Creek School District Re-1, testified in support of the bill. Dawn Fritz, representing Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Ricks and Bradley presented House Bill 23-1262 to the committee. The bill modifies the Colorado Re-engaged Initiative to allow students who have earned less than 15 credits before transferring to qualify for the program.

Peter Fritz, representing Colorado Department of Higher Education, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Angie Paccione, representing Colorado Department of Higher Education, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Ricks and Bradley wrapped up their presentation to the committee.

Representatives Young and Garcia presented House Bill 23-1263 to the committee, along with two handouts and amendment L.001 (Attachments B and C). The bill requires Individualized Education Plans to be translated into the dominant language spoken at the home of the student. Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment D.

Natalia Alvarez, representing Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Bri Buentello, representing Stand for Children Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Dawn Fritz, representing Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill. Khatira Amn, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Richard Garcia, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Young and Garcia wrapped up their presentation to the committee.

Representatives McLachlan and Martinez presented House Bill 23-1261 to the committee, along with amendment L.001 (Attachment E). The bill eliminates the requirement for males between the ages 17 and 26 to register for selective service in order to enroll in a state-supported institution of higher education. Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment F.

Carl Einhaus, representing Colorado Department of Higher Education, testified in support of the bill. Horacio Borja-Duran, representing MSU Denver, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Michael Schulman, representing Colorado Community College System, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives McLachlan and Martinez wrapped up their presentation to the committee.