3DDD18405D21F79987258997006A2C44 Hearing Summary

Representatives Joseph and Gonzales-Gutierrez presented House Bill 23-1291 to the committee, along with amendment L.001 and a handout (Attachments C and D). The bill requires changes to expulsion hearings for schools and requires training for hearing officers and administrators. Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment E.

Amie Baca-Oehlert, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill. Elie Zwiebel, representing Colorado Juvenile Defender Center, testified in support of the bill. Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Jennifer Freeman, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Kallie Leyba, representing American Federation of Teachers, Colorado, testified in support of the bill. JJ Reed, representing AUL Denver, testified in support of the bill.

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

Representatives Joseph and Gonzales-Gutierrez wrapped up their presentation to the committee.