H_ED_2023A 05/01/2023 06:47:59 PM Committee Summary

Representatives Bird and Wilson presented Senate Bill 23-065 to the committee. The bill increases overall funding for the Career Development Success Program and expands the number of programs and eligible students who can receive funding.

Sarah Swanson, representing Colorado Succeeds, testified in support of the bill. Madison Knapp, representing Colorado Succeeds, testified in support of the bill. Michael Gifford, representing AGC Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Bird and Wilson wrapped up their presentation to the committee.

Representatives Weissman and Wilson presented Senate Bill 23-003 to the committee. The bill creates the Colorado Adult High School Program for adults without a high school education to earn a diploma, industry certificate or college credit at no cost.

Sarah Thomas, representing Goodwill Education Initiatives, testified in support of the bill. James Sanchez, representing Goodwill of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Katie Zaback, representing Colorado Succeeds, testified in support of the bill. Todd Reynolds, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Autumn Brooks, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Representatives Wilson and Weissman wrapped up their presentation to the committee.

Representatives Herod and Epps presented Senate Bill 23-293 to the committee. The bill allows institutions of higher education to solicit opportunities for a student athlete to earn compensation for use of their name, image, or likeness.

Abbey Shea, representing University of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Herod and Epps wrapped up their presentation to the committee.

Representative McLachlan presented Senate Bill 23-281 to the committee. The bill requires institutions of higher education that are not regionally accredited to provide an enrollment agreement to students that includes certain information about credit transferability.