House Committee on Education (05/03/2010)

Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Date:	05/03/2010	ATTENDANCE

Time:	01:35 PM to 05:53 PM	Benefield	X
		Massey	X
Place:	HCR 0112	McNulty	X
		Middleton	X
This Meeting was called to order by		Murray	X
	Representative Merrifield	Peniston	X
		Scanlan	E
This Report was prepared by		Schafer S.	X
	Katey McGettrick	Summers	X
		Tipton	X
		Todd	*
		Solano	X
		Merrifield	X
		X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call

Bills Addressed:		Action Taken:
HJR10-1030 HCR10-1007 HB10-1427 HB10-1428 HB10-1430		Postponed Indefinitely Postponed Indefinitely Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole Amended, Referred to Appropriations Amended, Referred to Appropriations

01:35 PM -- House Joint Resolution 10-1030

Representative Swalm, sponsor of House Joint Resolution 10-1030, concerning avoiding teacher layoffs, presented the measure to the committee. He explained why he decided to bring the measure forward for consideration. He noted examples of other government service branches, such a policemen and firefighters, who have agreed to defer compensation in order to avoid layoffs.

01:39 PM

Representative Merrifield asked if there is anything keeping unions from undertaking these measures currently. Representative Swalm responded that it is not prevented under current law, but it is an important point to be considered. Representative McNulty shared his thoughts on the measure, noting that he believes it is an important public policy discussion. Representative Swalm also discussed the cuts made to the Colorado Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA), and stated that there is value in having union representatives discussing this issue with school districts.

01:43 PM

Representative Peniston asked if this resolution represents a conflict with local control. Representative Swalm responded that it is a consideration, given that local funding also supports K-12 public education, but noted that the state funds a larger part of the budget, and that money should be spent properly. Representative Massey asked Representative Swalm whether he could add something to the effect of achieving savings through attrition or vacancy savings. Representative Swalm responded that he is open to adding something to that effect, explaining that his intent is to provide suggestions for avoiding teacher layoffs. Representative Schafer also commented on the measure, expressing concern about setting one standard for all school districts.

01:48 PM

Representative Summers shared his views on the measure, noting that the resolution is a statement of encouragement, and does not infringe on local control.


BILL:	House Joint Resolution 10-1030
TIME:	01:50:43 PM
MOVED:	Massey
MOTION:	Moved to refer House Joint Resolution 10-1030 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a 5-7-1 vote.
SECONDED:	Murray
		VOTE
	Benefield	No
	Massey	Yes
	McNulty	Yes
	Middleton	No
	Murray	Yes
	Peniston	No
	Scanlan	Excused
	Schafer S.	No
	Summers	Yes
	Tipton	Yes
	Todd	No
	Solano	No
	Merrifield	No

Not Final YES: 5 NO: 7 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:	House Joint Resolution 10-1030
TIME:	01:51:27 PM
MOVED:	Solano
MOTION:	Moved to postpone House Joint Resolution 10-1030 indefinitely. The motion passed on a 7-5-1 vote.
SECONDED:	Benefield
		VOTE
	Benefield	Yes
	Massey	No
	McNulty	No
	Middleton	Yes
	Murray	No
	Peniston	Yes
	Scanlan	Excused
	Schafer S.	Yes
	Summers	No
	Tipton	No
	Todd	Yes
	Solano	Yes
	Merrifield	Yes

Final YES: 7 NO: 5 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

01:52 PM -- House Concurrent Resolution 10-1007

Representative Sonnenberg, sponsor of House Concurrent Resolution 10-1007, concerning the transfer of Great Outdoors Colorado funds to the State Education Fund, presented the measure to the committee. He responded to questions from the committee regarding the measure. Written testimony against the measure from Ducks Unlimited was submitted for the record (Attachment A).

01:56 PM

The following people testified on the resolution:

01:57 PM -- Norma Anderson, representing Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), testified in opposition to the measure. She shared her experience as a state legislator and the budget issues the state faced during her tenure. She explained that the lottery money for GOCO is the primary funding mechanism for parks and open spaces. She also noted that the definition of "fiscal emergency" is not clear in state law. She discussed that many funds are already committed to projects, and this measure would affect approximately 300 projects. She enumerated various projects that would be jeopardized if the GOCO funding was no longer available. She also noted how the measure affects bonding dollars at the local level. She raised concerns regarding the implication of the measure for the GOCO staff.

02:10 PM

Representative Massey asked Ms. Anderson if it is not appropriate to give the voters the opportunity to vote on whether they believe education funding is a higher priority than parks money during fiscal emergencies. Ms. Anderson responded that she is not against increasing education funding, but she believes that this is the wrong mechanism for achieving that goal. Committee discussion on how to address education funding ensued. Representative Middleton commented that the funding that would be taken from GOCO would not be sufficient to cover the funding cuts that K-12 education has seen this year.

02:17 PM -- Harold Yoder, representing GOCO, testified in opposition to the measure. He shared his experience as a rancher in eastern Colorado working with GOCO, the Nature Conservancy, and other ranchers to purchase a ranch for preservation in eastern Colorado. He also shared information about his community in Karval and the budget issues his local school district faces.

02:23 PM -- Steve Lynch, representing Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC), testified in opposition to the measure. He shared his experience with the Mile High Youth Corps and the mission of the organization. He explained that some of the work of MHYC is funded through GOCO. He discussed the importance of youth employment and the opportunities it provides to them.

02:26 PM

Representative McNulty asked Mr. Lynch if GOCO funding is the only source of funding for MHYC and to clarify his position at the organization. Mr. Lynch responded that he is not sure where all the funding comes from and that he is a mentor for current corps members. Representative McNulty discussed the budget pressures the legislature faces and the role in the legislature in prioritizing where funding is allocated and asked Mr. Lynch to comment on whether he believes funding should be kept for parks at the expense of the classroom.

02:28 PM -- Kevin Bommer, representing the Colorado Municipal League (CML), testified in opposition to the measure and noted that he believes the measure creates more problems that it solves, and the budget issues should be solved comprehensively.

02:32 PM

Representative McNulty responded to Mr. Bommer's comments regarding a comprehensive budget solution, noting the challenges the legislature faces in finding a global solution that everyone can agree upon. Discussion on this topic ensued between Representative McNulty and Mr. Bommer.

02:36 PM

Representative Massey commented on Mr. Bommer's testimony, citing concerns about the budget issues the legislature will face in the next fiscal year. He asked if CML could survey its members to find out if education or GOCO grants are the priority for local communities. Mr. Bommer responded by expressing concern about including this language in the state constitution and that the manner for dealing with budget issues is not to legislate by crisis. He also discussed the issue of pitting parks funding advocates against education funding advocates. Representative McNulty asked follow up questions about CML's position on the state's fiscal constraints. Discussion on this topic ensued between Mr. Bommer and Representative McNulty.

02:44 PM -- Jen Boulton, representing Audubon of Colorado and Trout Unlimited, testified in opposition to the measure. She commented on previous testimony and witness discussion on the measure, noting the difference between previous legislative efforts to stabilize the budget, such as the FASTER bill, and amending the state constitution. She shared funding statistics pertaining to General Fund spending on parks and on K-12 education.
02:48 PM -- Ronald Harden, representing himself, testified in opposition to the measure. He stated that he strongly supported the effort to establish the GOCO fund and encouraged the committee to oppose this effort to remove funding for an effective program.

02:50 PM -- Tim Wohlgenant, representing the Trust for Public Land, testified in opposition to the measure. He explained the importance of GOCO funding to local communities, naming specific projects that have benefited from GOCO funds. He responded to questions from the committee.

02:53 PM -- Mark Weston, representing himself, testified in opposition to the measure.

02:55 PM -- Ruth Wright, representing herself, testified against the measure and discussed the issues that arise when funding mandates are included in the state constitution. She responded to questions from the committee.

03:01 PM -- Elise Jones, representing the Colorado Environmental Coalition, testified in opposition to the measure. She stated that the measure will do significant harm to GOCO funding.

03:03 PM -- Matt Claussen, representing the City of Boulder, testified in opposition to the measure. He discussed the impact of GOCO funds in his community for deferred maintenance projects. He shared statistics on the usage of Boulder parks, noting that the local parks serve regional needs.

03:06 PM -- Bruce Eisenhauer, representing the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), testified in opposition to the measure and discussed DOLA's role in administering GOCO funds. He explained that 465 local communities benefit from the program and noted that the funds are restricted for parks usage. He stated the importance of maintaining parks for local usage.

03:08 PM -- Andy McRobers, representing the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association, testified in opposition to the measure because of the need for these funds in local communities for parks. He commented that most local communities use GOCO and conservancy funds to leverage more funding. He cited examples of what the funding is used for, such as pools, trails, and outdoor education.

03:10 PM -- Jo Evans, representing herself, testified in opposition to the measure, stating her agreement with previous testimony against the measure.

03:11 PM -- Nancy Stocker, representing herself, testified in opposition to the measure, and explained that the money is not for general use.

03:12 PM -- Pauline Reetz, representing herself, testified in opposition to the measure and shared her experience as a environmental educator.

03:15 PM -- David DiCarlo, representing the Wickerdale Walkers Parent Group, testified in support of the measure. He shared his experience as a parent of a child in the K-12 public education system. He discussed his concerns for the current state of education funding. He stated that funding for education should be considered a "need" and that funding for parks and open spaces should be considered a "want" when determining budget priorities.

03:23 PM -- Brad Wann, also representing the Wickerdale Walkers Parent Group, testified in support of the measure. He discussed the funding issues that the schools in his community have faced. He noted the effects of school budget cuts on his children. He expressed concern with the lack of vocational training opportunities for students. He responded to questions from the committee about lottery funds and property taxes.

03:32 PM

Mr. Wann continued to respond to questions and comments from the committee regarding the state's school finance formula and stable funding streams for education. Representative Todd asked Mr. Wann whether the Wickerdale Walkers were supportive of the bond issues considered in last year's elections. Mr. Wann explained that he only recently came to understand the funding issues that Colorado faces and did not support the bond measure. Committee discussion on this topic ensued.

03:38 PM

Representative Sonnenberg commented on the committee discussion, noting that many citizens do not realize the funding issues until it rises to a crisis level. Representative Tipton weighed in on the discussion, noting that Mr. Wann pays more than just property taxes. Committee discussion on the topic ensued, with members stating their opinions on whether to grow revenue or use existing revenue in different ways.

03:46 PM

Representative Sonnenberg concluded his remarks on the resolution, thanking both the proponents and opponents for testifying. He stated that he recognizes the importance of parks, open spaces, and recreation areas, but believes the education should be a higher priority at this time. He acknowledged that the funding transfers would not solve the education funding issue, but it provides a tool for the state to address budget issues.

03:49 PM

Representative McNulty provided comments on the measure, noting that previous legislative efforts to address budget issues have been supported on the basis of that it aided in the budget problems, even if the effort did not totally resolve the budget problems. Representative Middleton shared her position on the measure, noting the concerns of parents, but stated that she cannot support the measure today. She expressed concern that the voters will be confused if a number of separate budget fixes come before them.

03:53 PM

Representative Murray responded to previous comments, noting that the measure proposes to use GOCO funds only in times of a fiscal emergency. She noted other cuts that have affected important programs, such as prison closures and the lengthening of waiting lists for services to people with developmental disabilities. She expressed her hope for the establishment of a rainy day fund to assist the state in addressing its budget needs. Representative Summers shared his comments on the measure, stating he understands the need for addressing education funding, but expressing concern about taking all lottery proceeds for education funding.

03:58 PM

Representative Sonnenberg responded to Representative Summers' concerns about the language in the measure, noting that he is open to amending it. Representative Todd commented that she is concerned about taking funding from a successful program and using it in a different way. She stated that the state needs to find a stable source for education funding, but does not believe that this is the appropriate mechanism.


BILL:	House Concurrent Resolution 10-1007
TIME:	04:02:18 PM
MOVED:	McNulty
MOTION:	Moved to refer House Concurrent Resolution 10-1007 to the Committee on State, Veterans, and Military Affairs. The motion failed on a 5-7-1 vote.
SECONDED:	Massey
		VOTE
	Benefield	No
	Massey	Yes
	McNulty	Yes
	Middleton	No
	Murray	Yes
	Peniston	No
	Scanlan	Excused
	Schafer S.	No
	Summers	Yes
	Tipton	Yes
	Todd	No
	Solano	No
	Merrifield	No

Not Final YES: 5 NO: 7 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:	House Concurrent Resolution 10-1007
TIME:	04:03:03 PM
MOVED:	Benefield
MOTION:	Moved to postpone House Concurrent Resolution 10-1007 indefinitely. The motion passed on a 7-5-1 vote.
SECONDED:	Solano
		VOTE
	Benefield	Yes
	Massey	No
	McNulty	No
	Middleton	Yes
	Murray	No
	Peniston	Yes
	Scanlan	Excused
	Schafer S.	Yes
	Summers	No
	Tipton	No
	Todd	Yes
	Solano	Yes
	Merrifield	Yes

Final YES: 7 NO: 5 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

04:03 PM -- House Bill 10-1427

Representative Todd, sponsor of House Bill 10-1427, concerning group benefit insurance coverage at higher education institutions, presented the bill to the committee.

04:06 PM

The following people testified:

04:06 PM -- Jeremy Hueth, representing University of Colorado (CU), testified in support of the bill. He explained that the bill allows CU to offer insurance coverage option to its classified employees other than what is offered by the Department of Personnel Administration (DPA).

04:09 PM -- Tom Montoya, representing DPA, testified in support of the bill. He explained that DPA will work with the Department of Higher Education to making this option available to other higher education institutions.


BILL:	HB10-1427
TIME:	04:11:05 PM
MOVED:	Todd
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.001 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Solano
		VOTE
	Benefield
	Massey
	McNulty
	Middleton
	Murray
	Peniston
	Scanlan	Excused
	Schafer S.
	Summers
	Tipton
	Todd
	Solano
	Merrifield

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB10-1427
TIME:	04:11:22 PM
MOVED:	Todd
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.002 (Attachment C). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Solano
		VOTE
	Benefield
	Massey
	McNulty
	Middleton
	Murray
	Peniston
	Scanlan	Excused
	Schafer S.
	Summers
	Tipton
	Todd
	Solano
	Merrifield

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB10-1427
TIME:	04:12:32 PM
MOVED:	Todd
MOTION:	Moved to refer House Bill 10-1427, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a 12-0-1 vote.
SECONDED:	Massey
		VOTE
	Benefield	Yes
	Massey	Yes
	McNulty	Yes
	Middleton	Yes
	Murray	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Scanlan	Excused
	Schafer S.	Yes
	Summers	Yes
	Tipton	Yes
	Todd	Yes
	Solano	Yes
	Merrifield	Yes

Final YES: 12 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

04:13 PM -- House Bill 10-1428

Representative Middleton, sponsor of House Bill 10-1428, concerning student loans, presented the bill to the committee. She explained why she is bringing the bill forward and prepared amendment L.002 (Attachment D). Representative Murray asked Representative Middleton to explain section 17 of the bill. Representative Middleton responded that Section 17 references the federal changes in student loan practices, whereby the federal government is the originator of student loans. Representative Massey asked if the state loses oversight over the program to the federal government with the passage of this legislation. Representative Middleton responded that the authority for this program will be ended, but a new plan will come forward for the state to consider. Representative Massey asked while the state is waiting for federal policy, would students lose access to funds. Representative Middleton responded, explaining the federal application for financial aid (FAFSA) process and the transitioning of student loans to the federal Department of Education. Representative Massey asked if there have been any job losses in the state because of this federal change. Representative Middleton responded that she is not aware of any effect on jobs.

04:21 PM

Representative Merrifield asked John Karakoulakis of the Department of Higher Education to come to the witness table to discuss the bill. Mr. Karakoulakis stated that the department is in support of the bill. Representative Merrifield also asked Debra Demuth of CollegeInvest to come to the witness table. Ms. Demuth stated that CollegeInvest has worked with Representative Middleton on the bill and that the bill reflects the changes in student loan practices.


BILL:	HB10-1428
TIME:	04:24:29 PM
MOVED:	Middleton
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.002 (Attachment D). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Todd
		VOTE
	Benefield
	Massey
	McNulty
	Middleton
	Murray
	Peniston
	Scanlan	Excused
	Schafer S.
	Summers
	Tipton
	Todd
	Solano
	Merrifield

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB10-1428
TIME:	04:25:57 PM
MOVED:	Middleton
MOTION:	Moved to refer House Bill 10-1428, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a 12-0-1 vote.
SECONDED:	Todd
		VOTE
	Benefield	Yes
	Massey	Yes
	McNulty	Yes
	Middleton	Yes
	Murray	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Scanlan	Excused
	Schafer S.	Yes
	Summers	Yes
	Tipton	Yes
	Todd	Yes
	Solano	Yes
	Merrifield	Yes

Final YES: 12 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

04:27 PM -- House Bill 10-1430

Representative Solano, sponsor of House Bill 10-1430, concerning a new K-12 education assessment system, presented the bill to the committee. She also shared a handout with the committee members (Attachment E). She explained that colleges do not use the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) scores as an entrance requirement. She also discussed the pilot program the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) implemented under Senate Bill 08-212. She reviewed the provisions of House Bill 10-1430, noting that the bill decouples reading and writing assessments and replaces the 9th and 10th grade CSAP with the ACT standardized test. She also addressed arguments that have been raised against the bill. She explained that CSAP scores have been fairly flat and that the level of poverty of a child is directly linked to how that child performs on the CSAP. She discussed research in this area specific to the CSAP. She also explained how writing assessments are graded, stating that it is reviewed by a person with no connection to the student. She stated that she believes that the bill is a good compromise because it does not alter the CSAPs administered in grades three through eight. She explained that she has an amendment to remove the resource bank in order to address fiscal cost concerns.

04:42 PM

Representative Massey asked if replacing the 10th grade CSAP state jeopardizes federal funding. Representative Solano responded that it would require a change to the state plan. Representative Schafer expressed her disappointment with the lack of student progress on the CSAP and asked for more information on the pilot program. Representative Solano reviewed information about the types of assessments piloted and that the students reacted to the testing positively.

04:48 PM

The following people testified on the bill:

04:48 PM -- Bruce Caughey, representing the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE), testified against the bill. He expressed concerns about the timelines set forth in the bill and stated that the introduced bill is different from the draft version CASE saw in March. He responded to questions from the committee.

04:52 PM -- Richard Wenning, representing the Colorado Department of Education and the State Board of Education, testified against the bill. He explained that the department opposes the bill for three reasons: the bill interrupts the implementation of Senate Bill 08-212, the Race to Top assessment competitive grant process, and is occurring amidst federal discussions regarding the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind. He further stated that the bill is not needed; it is expensive; and it is impractical to implement. He stated that the fiscal note is inaccurate and that the bill undermines the implementation of the Colorado Growth Model. He further stated that the deadlines in the bill are impractical. He responded to questions from the committee.

05:03 PM

Mr. Wenning continued to respond to questions from the committee, with Representative Peniston asking when the assessment changes will be fully implemented. Mr. Wenning responded that the timeline should be clearer once the department knows whether it is part of the federal assessment grant program. Representative Schafer asked what kind of assessments are considered postsecondary and workforce readiness (PWR) assessments. Mr. Wenning responded that the ACT and SAT are currently used, and that a revised version of these assessments will likely will emerge.

05:09 PM -- Scott Groginsky, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, testified against the bill because it interrupts the existing stakeholder process for input on assessments, it eliminates the writing exam, and is unnecessary as a process has been established for revising assessments. He addressed Representative Solano's previous comments on deeming CSAP scores flat in the state.

05:12 PM -- Jane Urschel, representing the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB), testified against the bill. She outlined the reasons for CASB's opposition, namely that Senate Bill 08-212 set out a process for assessment revision, and House Bill 10-1430 interrupts that process.

05:14 PM -- Tim Harp, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He shared his experience as a special education school teacher. He stated that he does not believe the CSAP is effective for high school students because it does not guide career and education decisions for those students.

05:17 PM -- Matt Oehlert, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He shared his experience as a social science teacher who administers the CSAP test. He also shared his experience teaching AVID, which is a program that assists students explore career choices and higher education options. He noted that the students are more engaged in this program because it provides direction for those students. He stated that CSAP is a drain of resources, given the cost of the test and time it takes away from instruction.

05:21 PM -- Stan Hesting, representing Adams 12 Five Star Schools, testified in support of the bill. He shared his perspective as a school administrator on the CSAP and noted the other assessments his school district provides to students: EXPLORE, PLAN, and ACT, and is supportive of using these in lieu of CSAP in high school. He responded to questions from the committee, discussing the importance of instant feedback on assessments.

05:32 PM -- Michael Stelling, representing himself, testified in support of the bill, providing his perspective as a former social studies teacher and a school guidance counselor. He addressed previous testimony on the bill, specifically refuting that the bill will create additional work or take additional time for school personnel. He discussed the importance of students to have the ability to see where they compare nationally.

05:36 PM -- Terry Whitney, representing the College Board, testified in support of the bill.

05:40 PM -- Julie Whitacre, representing the Colorado Education Association (CEA), testified in support of the bill. She stated the importance of accurate assessments.


BILL:	HB10-1430
TIME:	05:42:10 PM
MOVED:	Solano
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.002 (Attachment F). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Todd
		VOTE
	Benefield
	Massey
	McNulty
	Middleton
	Murray
	Peniston
	Scanlan	Excused
	Schafer S.
	Summers
	Tipton
	Todd
	Solano
	Merrifield

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB10-1430
TIME:	05:42:36 PM
MOVED:	Solano
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.003 (Attachment G). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Benefield
		VOTE
	Benefield
	Massey
	McNulty
	Middleton
	Murray
	Peniston
	Scanlan	Excused
	Schafer S.
	Summers
	Tipton
	Todd
	Solano
	Merrifield

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB10-1430
TIME:	05:43:08 PM
MOVED:	Solano
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.004 (Attachment H). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Benefield
		VOTE
	Benefield
	Massey
	McNulty
	Middleton
	Murray
	Peniston
	Scanlan	Excused
	Schafer S.
	Summers
	Tipton
	Todd
	Solano
	Merrifield

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB10-1430
TIME:	05:44:18 PM
MOVED:	Solano
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.005 (Attachment I). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Benefield
		VOTE
	Benefield
	Massey
	McNulty
	Middleton
	Murray
	Peniston
	Scanlan	Excused
	Schafer S.
	Summers
	Tipton
	Todd
	Solano
	Merrifield

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

05:44 PM

Representative Solano concluded her remarks on the bill and asked for the committee's support for the bill. Representative Massey expressed his support for the bill and noted the teacher feedback that has revealed that the CSAP at the high school level is not relevant to high school students. Representative Todd expressed her support for the bill and expressed concern for the amount of money that is spent on assessing students. Representative Murray shared her comments on the bill, stating that she will not be able to support the bill. Representative Schafer asked that she continue to work with stakeholders to bring consensus and agreement on the bill.


BILL:	HB10-1430
TIME:	05:51:04 PM
MOVED:	Solano
MOTION:	Moved to refer House Bill 10-1430, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a 8-4-1 vote.
SECONDED:	Merrifield
		VOTE
	Benefield	Yes
	Massey	Yes
	McNulty	No
	Middleton	Yes
	Murray	No
	Peniston	Yes
	Scanlan	Excused
	Schafer S.	Yes
	Summers	No
	Tipton	No
	Todd	Yes
	Solano	Yes
	Merrifield	Yes

Final YES: 8 NO: 4 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

05:51 PM

The committee adjourned.