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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
| Date |
01/31/2024 |
| Attendance |
| Bacon |
* |
| Bradfield |
X |
| Hamrick |
* |
| Hartsook |
X |
| Lukens |
* |
| Pugliese |
* |
| Story |
X |
| Wilson |
X |
| Young |
X |
| Martinez |
X |
| McLachlan |
X |
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| Time |
09:32:24 AM to 10:28:16 AM |
| Place |
HCR 0107 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
McLachlan |
| This Report was prepared by |
Katie Ruedebusch |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hHB24-1076 |
Referred to House Appropriations |
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HB24-1076 - Referred to House Appropriations
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09:33:37 AM |
Reps. Marshall and
Weissman presented House Bill 24-1076. The bill creates a program in the
Colorado Department of Education to designate and recognize public schools
that provide special services and support to military connected students
and their families. They distributed several materials of support to the
committee (Attachment A).
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09:37:57 AM |
Jalen Haynes, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Michelle Richart, representing
the Department of Defense, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Alicia
Pepper, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Stephanie
Iverson, representing the Colorado Air Force School Liaisons, testified
in support of the bill. Committee discussion ensued with the witnesses.
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09:50:35 AM |
Ms. Karen Hobson,
representing Colorado PTA, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Denise
Carrero, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Christy
McGee, representing the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8, testified
in support of the bill. Committee discussion ensued with the witnesses.
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10:02:32 AM |
Emmanuel Hill, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Richard Klodnicki, representing
Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation, testified
in support of the bill. Committee discussion with the witnesses ensued.
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10:08:55 AM |
Reps. Marshall and Weissman gave some closing remarks.
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10:15:49 AM |
Committee members
commented on the bill.
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10:23:02 AM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1076 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Story |
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| Seconded |
Wilson |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Bradfield |
Yes |
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Hamrick |
Yes |
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|
Hartsook |
Yes |
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|
Lukens |
Yes |
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Pugliese |
Yes |
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Story |
Yes |
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|
Wilson |
Yes |
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|
Young |
Yes |
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Martinez |
Yes |
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|
McLachlan |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 10:28:16 AM |
The committee adjourned. |
