h_ed_2018a_2018-01-29t13:31:36z1 Hearing Summary

Representative Pettersen and Representative Becker J. introduced and summarized House Bill 18-1005 concerning notice to students of postsecondary courses.

The sponsors answered questions from the committee regarding notification requirements.

Diane Hegeman, representing the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), tetified in favor of the bill.  She provided an overview of CCCS and discussed the importance of concurrent enrollment.

Landon Pirius, representing CCCS, testified in favor of the bill.  He discussed career training through the community college system.

The committee members discussed the enrollment in concurrent enrollment programs. Dr. Pirius answered questions regarding growth in concurrent enrollment programs.

Andy Dorsey, representing Front Range Community College, testified in favor of the bill. He discussed the concurrent enrollment programs in the Front Range Community College system.

The sponsors distributed and discussed amendment L.001 [Attachment D].

The committee members provided closing comments on the bill.