BEE4446F2EEA05A48725822C00793142 Hearing Summary

Senator Lundberg, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-083, which creates an income tax credit for the parents, guardians, or scholarship benefactors of students who enroll in a private or home-based school as a kindergartner or after having previously enrolled in public school. Senator Lunderg distributed a handout illustrating the net budget impact of the bill [Attachment B].

John Rea, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Shawna Fritzler, representing Colorado PTA, testified in opposition to the bill.

Anne Kleinkopf, representing Taxpayers for Public Education, testified in opposition to the bill.

Brian Tanner, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Rea responded to committee questions.

Mr. Tanner and Ms. Fritzler responded to committee questions.

Kristine Cross, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Carolyn Martin, representing Christian Home Educators of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Stefania Vaughan, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jim Johnson, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Johnson responded to committee questions regarding the operating costs of private schools.

Senator Lundberg wrapped up his presentation of the bill.