Date: 03/22/2010

Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB10-154

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Moved to refer Senate Bill 10-154 to the CommitteePASS



01:40 PM -- Senate Bill 10-154

Representative Middleton, sponsor of Senate Bill 10-154, concerning the definition of alternative education campuses, presented the bill to the committee. She discussed the role of alternative education campuses in the K-12 education system and explained how the 95 percent threshold works under the definition of alternative education campuses under current law. She noted that the bill changes the current qualifications in order to be designated as an alternative education campus by broadening the definition and criteria.


01:43 PM

Representative Merrifield asked why the designation of alternative education campus is limited to secondary schools. Representative Middleton responded that she believes that under this section of law, high risk students are defined as secondary school students, but noted that she is amenable to bringing an amendment to clarify the bill. Upon discussion of this point, the committee determined to prepare amendments for second reading. Representative Solano asked how many alternative education campuses are in Colorado. Representative Middleton responded that she did not know the exact count, but noted that such campuses are located statewide.
BILL:SB10-154
TIME: 01:45:03 PM
MOVED:Middleton
MOTION:Moved to refer Senate Bill 10-154 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a 11-0-2 vote.
SECONDED:Benefield
VOTE
Benefield
Yes
Massey
Excused
McNulty
Yes
Middleton
Yes
Murray
Yes
Peniston
Yes
Scanlan
Yes
Schafer S.
Yes
Summers
Excused
Tipton
Yes
Todd
Yes
Solano
Yes
Merrifield
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS