h_ed_2018a_2018-03-19t13:32:59z1 Hearing Summary

Representatives Wilson and Buckner presented and summarized Senate Bill 18-151 concerning the Colorado Department of Education's bullying policies and research. They distributed a handout to the committee [Attachment A].

The sponsors answered questions from the committee.

Melissa Colsman, representing the Colorado Department of Education, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Detria Walker, representing DEW Consulting and Care, testified in support of the bill.

The previous two witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Nate Golich, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill.

Dawn Fritz, representing the Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill.

Stephanie Perez-Carnilo, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.

The previous three witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Representative Lundeen distributed amendment L.002 [Attachment B].

Representative Lee distributed and summarized amendment L.003 [Attachment C].

Dr. Colsman was called back to the table. She answered questions from the committee regarding amendment L.003.

The committee recessed.

The committee came back to order.

The sponsors provided closing comments on the bill. The committee members provided closing comments on the bill.