S_ED_2021A 03/10/2021 10:00:50 AM Committee Summary

Senator Lundeen, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 21-037, which concerns financial support for parents to provide educational assistance for students who are subject to required periods of remote learning during a school year and requiring certain education providers to operate student equity education funding programs. Senator Lundeen explained the demographic note that Legislative Council Staff drafted for the bill (Attachment A), as well as amendments L.001 (Attachment B) and L.002 (Attachment C).

Senator Lundeen answered questions from the committee.

Kevin Vick, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Vick answered questions from the committee.

Dawn Fritz, representing the Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Kathy Plomer, representing the Colorado Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Plomer answered questions from the committee.

Eliza Hamrick, representing herself and Teachers United for Immigrant Rights, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Hamrick answered questions from the committee.

Senator Lundeen explained amendment L.002 (Attachment C).

The committee discussed amendment L.002. Josh Abram, Legislative Council Staff, answered questions from the committee.

Senator Lundeen answered questions from the committee. Committee discussion ensued.

Senator Lundeen gave closing comments on the bill. Committee members made comments on the bill.