i_i_schoolreadiness_2018a_2018-07-10t09:09:35z6 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PUBLIC TESTIMONY

INTERIM COMMITTEE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL READINESS
Date Jul 10, 2018
Location HCR 0112

Public Testimony - Committee Discussion Only


	11:43:01 AM	Representative Buckner opened the floor for public testimony. Evie Hudak, representing the Colorado Parent Teacher Association and herself, came to the table to provide suggestions for legislation. She spoke about the TEACH program by Qualistar that funds further education courses for early child care providers and the need to continue tax credits for early child care providers.
	11:44:56 AM	Ms. Hudak continued to discuss ideas for potential legislation. She suggested identifying which recommendations from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Child Fatality Report can be implemented through legislation at the state level. She also suggested that the committee schedule presentations on early childhood discipline and toxic stress, the two-generation/ASCEND program from the Aspen Institute, and the Strengthening Families approach from the Office of Early Childhood. She concluded by encouraging the committee to watch a documentary called Raising America.