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S_ED_2025A 03/26/2025 01:32:12 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 03/26/2025
Attendance
Bright X
Kipp *
Lundeen X
Michaelson Jenet X
Rich X
Marchman X
Kolker X
Time 01:32:12 PM to 03:10:28 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Kolker
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB25-1152 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB25-1135 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB25-1006 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB25-1221 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

HB25-1152 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
01:34:41 PM  
Senator Marchman,
sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1152, which concerns noncompliance with
requirements regarding technology accessibility for persons with disabilities
when the noncompliance is caused by a contractor. She provided opening
comments and distributed and explained L.001 (Attachment A).
01:35:39 PM  
Nathan Fall, representing Weld County School District 6, testified in support of the bill.
01:39:25 PM  
Brandon Shaffer, representing St. Vrain Valley School District, testified in support of the bill.
01:40:54 PM  
The witnesses answered questions from the committee.
01:57:01 PM  
Josh Abram, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to answer questions from the committee.
02:00:40 PM  
Senator Marchman
discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment A) and answered questions from the
committee.


02:02:37 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Bright
Kipp
Lundeen
Michaelson Jenet
Rich
Marchman
Kolker
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:02:39 PM  
Senator Marchman provided closing comments on the bill. Jacob Baus, Office of Legislative Legal Services, answered questions from the committee.


02:07:20 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1152, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Bright No
Kipp Yes
Lundeen No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1135 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:07:30 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
02:09:37 PM  
The committee came
back to order. Senator Marchman and Senator Frizell, co-sponsors, presented
House Bill 25-1135, which concerns requiring the adoption of a policy regarding
student communication devices in schools.
02:14:22 PM  
Wendy Buxton-Andrade, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Lauren Henry, representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Brian Hill, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Bri Buentello, representing Stand for Children Colorado, read into the record written testimony provided by Pam Casper, a school social worker, in support of the bill. Meghan Raynes, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill. Matt Cook, representing Colorado Association of School Boards, testified to amend the bill. Madeleine Ashour, representing Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.
02:31:12 PM  
The panel of witnesses answered questions from the committee.
02:34:26 PM  
Senator Marchman distributed and explained amendment L.002 (Attachment B).


02:36:09 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Bright
Kipp
Lundeen
Michaelson Jenet
Rich
Marchman
Kolker
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:36:48 PM  
The co-sponsors provided closing comments on the bill.


02:40:42 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1135, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
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



HB25-1006 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:41:02 PM  
Senator Kolker, co-sponsor,
presented House Bill 25-1006, which concerns allowing a school district
to lease district property for any term of years.
02:44:16 PM  
Scott Smith, representing the Colorado Association of School Executives, testified in support of the bill.
02:46:40 PM  
Natalie Menten, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
02:49:13 PM  
The witnesses answered questions from the committee.
02:54:16 PM  
Senator Kolker provided closing comments on the bill.


02:56:46 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1006 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Bright No
Kipp Yes
Lundeen No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Excused
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1221 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:56:55 PM  
Senator Lundeen,
co-sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1221, which concerns authorizing Emily
Griffith Technical College to offer an associate of applied science degree.
He provided opening comments on the bill.
03:02:13 PM  
Daniel Hendricks,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Randy Johnson,
representing Emily Griffith Technical College, testified in support of
the bill. Dr. Linda Van Doren, representing Emily Griffith Technical College,
and Dr. Kim Poast, representing Envision Strategies, were available to
answer committee questions.
03:09:08 PM  
Senator Lundeen provided closing comments on the bill.


03:10:17 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1221 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Bright Yes
Kipp Yes
Lundeen Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Excused
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:10:28 PM   The committee adjourned.