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H_ED_2022A 02/16/2022 09:54:38 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 02/16/2022
Attendance
Baisley X
Caraveo X
Exum X
Geitner *
Kipp X
Larson X
Michaelson Jenet X
Young X
McLachlan X
Time 09:54:38 AM to 11:52:44 AM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by McLachlan
This Report was prepared by Colin Schroeder
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB22-1049 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB22-1110 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB22-1107 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB22-1049 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
09:55:36 AM  
The hearing was called
to order by Representative McLachlan.
09:58:42 AM  
Representatives Bacon
and Ricks, co-sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1049, Prohibiting Transcript
& Diploma Withholding, which was on the table for action only.  The
bill prohibits an institution of higher education from withholding a transcript
or diploma from a student because the student owes a debt to the institution.
The bill sponsors provided the committee with an overview of the changes
that amendment L.006 (Attachment A) makes to the bill.


10:04:03 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded Kipp
Baisley No
Caraveo Yes
Exum Yes
Geitner No
Kipp Yes
Larson No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Young Yes
McLachlan Yes
YES: 6   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
10:04:04 AM  
The bill sponsors provided closing remarks about the bill.
10:11:37 AM  
Members of the committee provided closing remarks on the bill.


10:24:02 AM
 Motion Refer House Bill 22-1049, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Kipp
Seconded Young
Baisley No
Caraveo Yes
Exum Yes
Geitner No
Kipp Yes
Larson No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Young Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1110 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
10:24:09 AM  
Representatives Boesenecker
and Bradfield presented House Bill 22-1110, Board of Education Executive
Session. The bill allows school boards to hold executive session when considering
multiple finalists for district superintendent.
10:27:25 AM  
Members of the committee asked questions of the sponsors.
10:32:43 AM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
10:34:08 AM  
Robert Petterson, representing Poudre School District, testified in support of the bill.
10:38:03 AM  
Sam Jones-Rogers, representing Colorado Association of School Boards, testified in support of the bill.
10:41:19 AM  
The bill sponsors provided closing remarks on the bill.
10:44:56 AM  
Members of the committee provided closing remarks.


10:47:29 AM
 Motion Refer House Bill 22-1110 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Kipp
Seconded Young
Baisley Yes
Caraveo Yes
Exum Yes
Geitner No
Kipp Yes
Larson Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Young Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1107 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
10:47:36 AM  
Representatives Young
and Bradfield presented House Bill 22-1107, Inclusive Higher Education
Opportunities. The bill creates a grant program in the Department of Higher
Education to assist institutions to create inclusive programs for students
with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
10:53:57 AM  
Members of the committee asked questions of the bill sponsors.
10:58:24 AM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
11:07:19 AM  
Beth Leon, representing
IN! Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education, was available to answer committee
questions.  Diane Woodworth-Jordan, representing herself, testified
in support of the bill.  Shannon Murphy, representing herself, testified
in support of the bill.  Chrisitna Ruffatti, representing UNC GOAL,
testified in support of the bill.
11:09:58 AM  
Maggie Jordan, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
11:16:31 AM  
Nick Harmon, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
11:21:48 AM  
Members of the committee asked questions of the witnesses.
11:29:03 AM  
Autumn Brooks, representing
Clear Creek School District Re-1, testified in support of the bill.  Dawn
Fritz, representing Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support
of the bill.  Christi  Kasa, representing University of Colorado
Colorado Springs, testified in support of the bill.
11:31:30 AM  
The sponsors of the bill provided closing remarks.
11:40:19 AM  
Members of the committee provided closing remarks on the bill.


11:52:22 AM
 Motion Refer House Bill 22-1107 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Kipp
Seconded Young
Baisley Yes
Caraveo Yes
Exum Yes
Geitner Yes
Kipp Yes
Larson Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Young Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


11:52:44 AM   The committee adjourned.






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