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I_I_SchoolReadiness_2018A 10/02/2018 09:15:09 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
INTERIM COMMITTEE  EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL READINESS
Date 10/02/2018
Attendance
Martinez Humenik *
Merrifield X
Pettersen *
Wilson X
Priola X
Buckner X
Time 09:15:09 AM to 12:29:59 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Buckner
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
Prenatal, Infant, and Toddler Coalition Committee Discussion Only
Status Update on Pay for Success Program Committee Discussion Only
Public Testimony and Approval of Bill Drafts Committee Discussion Only

09:15:51 AM
Representative Buckner, Chair, called the
meeting to order and provided opening remarks.



Prenatal, Infant, and Toddler Coalition - Committee Discussion Only
09:16:54 AM  
Jacy Montoya Price, Advocacy Manager, Colorado
Children's Campaign, and Christina Walker, Policy and Advocacy Manager,
Clayton Early Learning, came to the table to begin their presentation.
 They distributed a copy of their presentation to the commmission
members [Attachment A].  Ms. Montoya Price spoke about the Prenatal,
Infant, and Toddler Coalition (coalition), which she explained is made
up of a diverse group of stakeholders from across Colorado.  She talked
about the coalition's steering committee members, and stated that the coallition
is focused on: increasing the quality of and access to infant and toddler
care, home visiting programs, and medical and mental health screeing and
referrals, as well as creating paid family leave policies, improving infant
and maternal mental health, and nutrition and obesity prevention.
09:21:49 AM  
Ms. Montoya Price discussed the importance
of partnering with other organizations and entities that work across different
issue areas.  She said that the coalition has working groups that
are looking at engagement and partnerships, increasing access to quality
infant and toddler care, and power mapping and research.  She discussed
issues that are especially impacting Colorado families, such as maternal
and infant mortality, local zoning and child care licensing, access to
transportation, support for new parents, safe sleep, healthy homes and
affordable housing, families impacted by substance use, and family economic
security.  Ms. Walker spoke about the 8th Annual Speak Up for Kids
Day at the Capitol.  She told the commission that the coalition's
focus during its first year has been on early learning and health, and
it hopes to engage more with the commission as it continues to grow and
set its policy agenda.
09:28:26 AM  
The presenters answered questions from
the commission.



Status Update on Pay for Success Program - Committee Discussion Only
09:29:40 AM  
Roger Low, Pay for Success Project Manager
in the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, came to the table to begin
his update.  He distributed a handout to the commission [Attachment
B].  He spoke about the purpose of the Pay for Success program and
provided background information, and gave a status update on the pilot
projects that were chosen for the first full year of the program's implementation.
 He explained the meaning of a pay for success model.
09:39:39 AM  
Mr. Low answered questions from the commission.
 Discussion ensued.
09:51:49 AM  
The commission continued to discuss the
Pay for Success program with Mr. Low.



Public Testimony and Approval of Bill Drafts - Committee Discussion Only
10:12:05 AM  
The commission took a brief recess.
10:20:16 AM  
The commission came back to order.
10:20:23 AM  
Representative Buckner explained Bill 2,
which concerns family child care homes facilities licensing.  She
called the first three witnesses to the table.  Tim Garcia, Early
Head Start Director at Early Learning Ventures, was joined by Mary Ingleby,
representing a caregiver network, and Sharon Mathias, representing Kids'
Castle.  The three witnesses spoke about the bill and answered questions
from the commission members.
10:31:28 AM  
Representative Buckner called next three
witnesses to the table. Nicole Riehl, representing Denver's Early Childhood
Council, was joined by Roger Olson, representing Kids' Castle, and Bill
Jaeger, Vice President of Early Childhood Initiatives, for the Colorado
Children's Campaign.  The three spoke about the bill, and Mr. Jaeger
distributed a handout to the commission [Attachment C].
10:47:29 AM  
The commission discussed Bill 2.
10:55:45 AM  
The motion to send Bill 2 to Legislative
Council died for lack of a second.
10:56:17 AM  
Next, the commission discussed Bills 4
and 5 which concern measures to address literacy challenges faced by young
children.  Katie Hinshaw, representing a group of educators, spoke
in support of the bills.  Ms. Hinshaw answered questions from the
commission.
11:04:55 AM  
The commission discussed whether or not
Bills 4 and 5 were ready to send to Legislative Council.
11:07:20 AM  
The commission continued to discuss Bills
4 and 5.
11:13:07 AM  
Josh Abram, Legislative Council Staff,
came to the table to answer questions from the commission.
11:27:03 AM  
Julie Pelegrin, Office of Legislative Legal
Services, responded to questions from the commission on next steps in the
process.  Mr. Abram continued to answer questions.


11:48:17 AM
 Motion Move that Bill 4 be included as one of the bills forwarded by the Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission to Legislative Council.
Moved Merrifield
Seconded Priola
Martinez Humenik No
Merrifield Yes
Pettersen No
Wilson Yes
Priola Yes
Buckner No
YES: 3   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL
11:48:18 AM  
The commission discussed Bills 6 and 7.
 Bill 6 concerns funding for full-day kindergarten and Bill 7 concerns
the teacher cadet program.


12:05:23 PM
 Motion Move that Bill 7 be included as one of the bills forwarded by the Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission to Legislative Council.
Moved Priola
Seconded Martinez Humenik
Martinez Humenik Yes
Merrifield Yes
Pettersen Yes
Wilson Yes
Priola Yes
Buckner Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
12:05:24 PM  
The commission discussed which members
would be the House and Senate sponsors of Bill 7.
12:06:38 PM  
The commission discussed Bill 8 which concerns
an income tax credit for early childhood educators.
12:08:12 PM  
Bill Jaeger, Vice President of Early Childhood
Initiatives, Colorado Children's Campaign, came to the table to discuss
the bill and distributed a handout [Attachment D].  Mr. Jaeger expressed
support for the bill.  Christina Walker, Policy and Advocacy Manager,
Clayton Early Learning, also spoke in support of Bill 8.


12:16:38 PM
 Motion Move that Bill 8 be included as one of the bills forwarded by the Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission to Legislative Council.
Moved Merrifield
Seconded Pettersen
Martinez Humenik Yes
Merrifield Yes
Pettersen Yes
Wilson Yes
Priola Yes
Buckner Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
12:16:39 PM  
The commission discussed which members
would be the House and Senate sponsors of Bill 8.
12:19:43 PM  
The commission discussed Letters 1, 2,
and 3 to the Joint Budget Committee requesting continued or increased appropriations
for several programs.


12:23:24 PM
 Motion Move that Letter 1 be sent by the Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission to the Joint Budget Committee.
Moved Martinez Humenik
Seconded Pettersen
Martinez Humenik Yes
Merrifield Yes
Pettersen Yes
Wilson Yes
Priola Yes
Buckner Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


12:24:35 PM
 Motion Move that Letter 2 be sent by the Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission to the Joint Budget Committee.
Moved Merrifield
Seconded Pettersen
Martinez Humenik Yes
Merrifield Yes
Pettersen Yes
Wilson Yes
Priola Yes
Buckner Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


12:26:38 PM
 Motion Move that Letter 3 be sent by the Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission to the Joint Budget Committee.
Moved Martinez Humenik
Seconded Merrifield
Martinez Humenik Yes
Merrifield Yes
Pettersen Yes
Wilson Yes
Priola Yes
Buckner Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


12:29:59 PM   Committee Adjourned