President Garcia and Senator Hisey, co-sponsors, presented House Bill 21-1006, which concerns fifth-day school week supplemental educational programs.  The co-sponsors gave opening comments on the bill.  Written comments submitted can be found as Attachment A.

Michelle Murphy, representing the Colorado Rural Schools Alliance, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Ms. Murphy answered questions from the committee.

Darcy Cole, representing Boys & Girls Clubs of Fremont County, testified in support of the bill.

Brian Beaulieu, representing Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County, testified in support of the bill.

Patience Ruiz, representing Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County, testified in support of the bill.

Patrick Gaines, Chief Development Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, testified in support of the bill.

Linda Reiner, President & CEO of Caring for Colorado Foundation, testified in support of the bill.

Kelly Caufield, representing Colorado Succeeds, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Menardi and Ms. Reiner answered questions from the committee.

Stephanie Perez-Carrillo, representing Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.

Benjamin Waters, representing Stand for Children Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Janelle Andrews, representing YMCA of Pueblo, testified in support of the bill.

The co-sponsors distributed amendment L.004 (Attachment C) and answered questions about the amendment.

Senator Story distributed and explained amendment L.005 (Attachment D). Committee discussion ensued.

The co-sponsors and committee members provided closing comments on the bill.