H_ED_2018A 03/21/2018 10:46:08 AM Committee Summary

The previous two witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Brandon Shaffer, representing the St. Vrain Valley School District, testified in support of the bill. He answered questions from the committee.

Mr. Shaffer continued to answer questions from the committee.

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

Luke Ragland, representing ReadyCO, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Lundeen distributed and discussed amendment L.002 [Attachment B], which amends amendment L.001.

Representative Foote provided closing comments on the bill. The committee members provided closing comments on the bill.

Representative Winter presented and summarized Senate Bill 18-087 concerning in-state tuition for foreign nationals settled in Colorado.

Jennifer Wilson, representing the International Rescue Committee, testified in favor of the bill. She answered questions from the committee.

Ms. Wilson continued to answer questions from the committee.

Maytham Alshadaad, representing the Denver Refugee and Immigrant Vitalization and Empowerment (DRIVE) Project, testified in support of the bill. He discussed his experience as an interpreter for the United States Army in Iraq. He answered questions from the committee.

Asam Alweily, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He answered questions from the committee.

Garett Reppenhagen, representing the Vet Voice Foundation, testified in support of the bill.

Enas Alsharea, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She discussed her experience as a refugee with a brother who worked with the United States Army.

Representative Lundeen presented and summarized amendment L.002 [Attachment C].

Committee discussion ensued.

Representative Winter provided closing comments on the bill. The committee members provided closing comments.