Senator Lundeen and Senator Marchman, co-sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1231, which concerns improving mathematics outcomes in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade education.  The co-sponsors gave opening comments on the bill and distributed amendment L.009 (Attachment E).

Krista Spurgin, representing Stand for Children Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Rebecca McClellan, Chair of the Colorado Board of Education, testified in support of the bill.

Jen Walmer, representing Democrats for Education Reform, testified in support of the bill.

The panel of witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Dr. Brenda Dickhoner, representing Ready Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Katie Harshman, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Kaycee Headrick, representing Boys & Girls Clubs in Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Sarah Swanson, representing Colorado Succeeds, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Kolker withdrew his amendment. The co-sponsors provided closing comments on the bill.

Committee members gave closing comments.