70DA0D6E6119AE2E8725823200771D2D Hearing Summary

Representative Wilson presented and summarized House Bill 18-1088 concerning funding for full-day kindergarten. He distributed a handouts on kindergarten curriculum [Attachment C] and current statutory requirements regarding full-day kindergarten [Attachment D].

Representative Wilson continued discussing the bill.

Committee discussion ensued.

Cheryl Smith, representing the Junior League, testified in support of the bill.

Former Senator Evie Hudak, representing Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill. She answered several committee questions.

Lisa Escarcega, representing the Colorado Association of School Executives, testified in favor of the bill. She answered questions from the committee regarding early childhood education opportunities and the different ways they are paid for.

Representative Wilson discussed school districts that currently provide full-day kindergarten.

Representative Wilson provided closing comments on the bill. The committee members provided closing comments on the bill.