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S_ED_2025A 03/05/2025 01:32:36 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 03/05/2025
Attendance
Bright X
Kipp X
Lundeen X
Michaelson Jenet X
Rich X
Marchman X
Kolker X
Time 01:32:36 PM to 03:26:33 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Kolker
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB25-119 Postponed Indefinitely
Conf 25-Educational And Cultural Facilities Authority — Colorado Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 25-Private Occupational School Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 25-Institute Of Cannabis Research Governing Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB25-154 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB25-177 Referred to Senate Appropriations
SB25-143 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

SB25-119 - Postponed Indefinitely
01:32:50 PM  

Senator Kirkmeyer, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 25-119, which was on the table for action only. The bill concerns modifications to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Senator Kirkmeyer asked the committee to postpone the bill indefinitely.



01:34:24 PM
 Motion Postpone Senate Bill 25-119 indefinitely.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Bright Yes
Kipp Yes
Lundeen Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 25-Educational And Cultural Facilities Authority — Colorado - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:34:34 PM  
Mark Heller, Executive
Director of the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority,
introduced the appointees to the board: Heather Schell, Benita Duran, and
Marianne Virgili. The Governor's appointment letter can be found as Attachment
A. The appointees took turns speaking about their background and about
why they would like to serve on the board.


01:40:51 PM
 Motion Refer the appointments of Heather Schell and Benita Duran, and the reappointment of Marianne Virgili, to the Colorado Educational And Cultural Facilities Authority to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Bright Yes
Kipp Yes
Lundeen Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 25-Private Occupational School Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:41:38 PM  
Lorna Candler, Chief
Occupational Educational Officer for the Department of Higher Education,
introduced the appointee to the Private Occupational School, Jennifer Hash.
The Governor's appointment letter can be found as Attachment B. Ms. Candler
provided background information about the Division of Private Occupational
Schools and Ms. Hash spoke about her background and why should would like
to serve on the board.


01:44:43 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Jennifer Hash to the Private Occupational School Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Bright Yes
Kipp Yes
Lundeen Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 25-Institute Of Cannabis Research Governing Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:45:15 PM  
Dr. Chad Kinney,
Director of the Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR), introduced the appointee
to the ICR Governing Board: Michael Hennesy. The Governor's appointment
letter can be found as Attachment C. Mr. Hennesy spoke about his background
and why he would like to serve on the board.


01:48:28 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Michael Hennesy to the Institute of Cannabis Research Governing Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Bright Yes
Kipp Yes
Lundeen Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB25-154 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
01:51:39 PM  
Senator Kipp, sponsor,
presented Senate Bill 25-154, which concerns access to educator pathways.
She provided opening comments on the bill and answered questions from the
committee. She distributed amendment L.003 (Attachment D).
01:55:21 PM  
Payton Pritchard, representing Metropolitan State University of Denver, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Elizabeth Hinde, representing Metropolitan State University of Denver, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Liz Qualman, representing Colorado Mountain College, testified in support of the bill. Cindy Gutierrez, representing University of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. The panel answered questions from the committee.
02:14:51 PM  
Dr. Karla Esser,
representing Colorado Department of Education, testified to amend the bill.
Matt Cook, representing Colorado Association of School Boards, Colorado
Association of School Executives, and Colorado Rural Schools Alliance,
testified in support of the bill. Dr. Margarita Tovar, representing Colorado
Department of Education, was available to answer questions. Dr. Nancy Sileo,
representing University of Northern Colorado, testified in support of the
bill. Liz Waddick, representing Colorado Education Association and AFT
Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Lisa Humberd, representing
Consortium of Directors of Special Education, testified in support of the
bill. The panel answered questions from the committee.
02:36:40 PM  
Senator Kipp explained
L.003 (Attachment D) and answered questions from the committee.


02:39:39 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Kipp
Seconded
Bright
Kipp
Lundeen
Michaelson Jenet
Rich
Marchman
Kolker
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:39:50 PM  
Senator Kipp provided closing comments on the bill. Committee members made closing comments.


02:42:14 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-154 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Kipp
Seconded
Bright No
Kipp Yes
Lundeen Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Rich No
Marchman Yes
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB25-177 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
02:42:29 PM  
Senator Kipp and
Senator Bright, co-sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-177, which continues
the Early Childhood Leadership Commission. They provided opening comments
on the bill.
02:46:27 PM  
Sue Renner, representing Early Childhood Leadership Commission, testified in support of the bill.
02:49:52 PM  
The co-sponsors provided closing comments.


02:51:05 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-177 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Bright
Seconded
Bright Yes
Kipp Yes
Lundeen Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB25-143 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

02:51:17 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
02:57:03 PM  
Senator Daugherty
and Senator Lundeen, co-sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-143, which was
on the table for action only. The bill concerns extending a prohibition
on facial recognition in public schools. They distributed amendments L.002,
L.008, and L.009 (Attachment E, F, and G). They explained the amendments
and answered questions from the committee.  


03:06:44 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Bright
Kipp
Lundeen
Michaelson Jenet
Rich
Marchman
Kolker
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:07:38 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.009
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Bright
Kipp
Lundeen
Michaelson Jenet
Rich
Marchman
Kolker
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:08:15 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.008
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Bright
Kipp
Lundeen
Michaelson Jenet
Rich
Marchman
Kolker
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:08:33 PM  
The co-sponsors provided closing comments on the bill. Committee members made closing comments.


03:26:15 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-143, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Bright Yes
Kipp Yes
Lundeen Yes
Michaelson Jenet No
Rich No
Marchman No
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:26:33 PM   The committee adjourned.