B88B124FB3D31248872585050009AC4F Hearing Summary

Representatives Wilson and Buckner, co-prime sponsors of the bill, introduced HB 1011, requiring the Department of Human Services to run a public awareness campaign and put on a series of workshops focused on increasing the number of early childhood workers and raising awareness on what young children need to know when entertaining kindergarten. Representatives Wilson and Buckner responded to questions from the committee.

Committee discussion ensued.

Riley Kitts, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Kitts responded to questions from the committee.

Representatives Buckner and Wilson, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 20-1043, concerning the effective date of the bill creating the income tax credit for early childhood educators. The sponsors answered questions from the committee.