095B90DF26E330CC87258520007C23CF Hearing Summary

The committee recessed.

The committee came back to order.

Representative Soper, sponser, presented Senate Bill 20-016, concerning amending the existent parent notification law to require notification of charges brought against public school employees relating to the provision of illegal substances to students. The bill adds the sale or distribution of certain controlled substances and unlawfully providing alcohol to students under the age of 21 to the current list of criminal charges that require notification to parents of students. Representative Soper responded to questions from the committee.

Luke Ragland, representing Ready Colorado, testified in support of the bill and responded to questions from the committee.

Representative Soper responded to questions from the committee, and Mr. Ragland also answered committee questions. Committee discussion ensued.

Brita Darling, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions from the committee regarding the specific charges that would trigger the notification requirement in the bill.

Sophia San Miguel, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

The committee recessed.

The committee came back to order.

Representative Soper made concluding comments on the bill, and committee discussion ensued.