Matt Cook, representing the Colorado Association of School Boards, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Evie Hudak, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Judy Solano, representing Advocates for Public Education Policy, testified in support of the bill.

The prior three witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Germaine Padberg-Ludlow, representing Coloradans for the Common Good, testified in support of the bill.

Brandon Shaffer, representing St. Vrain Valley School District, testified in support of the bill.

Kevin Vick, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill.

The prior three witnesses answered questions from the committee. Committee discussion ensued.

Steve Saunders, representing Westminster Public Schools, testified in support of the bill.

Fran Groff-Gonzales, representing the Westminster Education Association, testified in support of the bill.

Tobin Stone, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Laura Martinez, representing Coloradans for the Common Good, testified in support of the bill.

Bret Miles, representing the Colorado Association of School Executives and the Colorado Rural Schools Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Lundeen and Senator Bridges distributed amendment L.007 (Attachment D). The committee took a brief recess.

The committee came back to order. Senator Lundeen explained amendment L.007 (Attachment D). Committee discussion ensued.

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