Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB05-1087

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Votes:
Action Taken:
Moved amendment .001 (Attachment F). The motion p
Moved to refer House Bill 05-1087 to the Committee		Pass Without Objection
PASS



03:45 PM -- House Bill 05-1087

Representative Lindstrom reviewed the provisions of House Bill 05-1087, concerning the provision of international education opportunities in public schools. The bill requires the State Board of Education to establish an international education advisory council to make recommendations to the State Board of Education.

03:49 PM

Representative Lindstrom responded to questions regarding funding the program through gifts, grants, and donations received. Representative King asked about the potential success for the program without a stable funding source. Representative Larson asked further questions about funding for the program and the advisory council.


03:53 PM

The following persons testified:


03:55 PM -- Mark Montgomery, representing the University of Denver, came to the table and voiced support for the bill. He provided information on results from a survey of what young adults know about international affairs and geography. He discussed the importance of international education and provided specific examples of students involved in international education programs. He said that Colorado should join 22 other states that have commissions or councils on international education.



04:03 PM

Mr. Montgomery responded to questions regarding language in the bill that requires the State Board of Education to survey school districts.

04:08 PM -- James Reis, representing the Rocky Mountain World Trade Association, spoke in support of the bill and said that he represented the business community in Colorado. He discussed the benefits that Colorado receives from international trade.


04:12 PM -- Joe Rice, representing himself, spoke in support of House Bill 05-1087. He said that increased international education will enhance the climate of the state. He spoke about his experience as a member of the Army Reserves and as a member of a team advising and assisting in the formation of local councils in Iraq.



04:17 PM -- Martie Semmer, representing herself as a foreign language teacher, testified in support of the bill and distributed a hand-out (Attachment E). She spoke about the challenges teachers face in meeting required standards in certain areas and said the bill has the potential to strengthen K-12 education.


BILL:HB05-1087
TIME: 04:21:35 PM
MOVED:King
MOTION:Moved amendment .001 (Attachment F). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:McKinley
VOTE
Balmer
Benefield
King
Larson
McKinley
Penry
Pommer
Rose
Solano
Todd
White
Paccione
Merrifield
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:HB05-1087
TIME: 04:22:39 PM
MOVED:Paccione
MOTION:Moved to refer House Bill 05-1087 to the Committee of the Whole, as amended. The motion passed on an 11-0-2 roll call vote.
SECONDED:Larson
VOTE
Balmer
Yes
Benefield
Yes
King
Yes
Larson
Yes
McKinley
Yes
Penry
Yes
Pommer
Excused
Rose
Excused
Solano
Yes
Todd
Yes
White
Yes
Paccione
Yes
Merrifield
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS




04:25 PM

The committee adjourned.