65E8E573965B3D2887258C59006E8BCC Hearing Summary

The committee took a brief recess.

Wendy Buxton-Andrade, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Lauren Henry, representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Brian Hill, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Bri Buentello, representing Stand for Children Colorado, read into the record written testimony provided by Pam Casper, a school social worker, in support of the bill. Meghan Raynes, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill. Matt Cook, representing Colorado Association of School Boards, testified to amend the bill. Madeleine Ashour, representing Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.

The panel of witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Senator Marchman distributed and explained amendment L.002 (Attachment B).

The co-sponsors provided closing comments on the bill.