Representatives Buck and McLachlan, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 20-1135, which eliminates the high school social studies assessment in public schools and requires instead that all graduating seniors take the U.S. citizenship test. Representatives Buck and McLachlan answered questions from the committee.

Representative Buck distributed Amendment L.002 (Attachment A).

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

Mr. Vick answered questions from the committee.

Representative Buck explained Amendment L.002 (Attachment A).

Representatives Buck and McLachlan gave closing remarks.

Committee discussion ensued.