| Issue |
Status/Date |
Level |
Summary |
 Curriculum |
Adopted 11/2012 |
Postsec. |
Revises and describes what should be included in courses of study in career and technical education. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-389.html
Title: NAC 389.516, 520, 521, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 529, 530, 532, 534, 536, 537, 543, 5435, 545, 5455, 547, 5475, 549, 5495, 5515, 553, 5535, 572, 573, 575, 576, 577, 579, 581, 582, 584, 586, 588, 589, 590, 592, 594, 596, 597, 598, 600, 601, 6013, 6015, 6017, 604, 606, 608, 610, 611, 612, 614, 616, 618, 620, 622, 624, 6525, 6529, 653, 6534, 6535, 6536, 6537, 6538, 6539, 6541, 6542, 6543, 6544, 6545,6546
Source: www.leg.state.nv.us |
Career/Technical Education |
Adopted 09/2012 |
P-12 |
Requires a pupil who completes the final course of instruction for a particular course of study in career and technical education to take an examination prescribed by the Department of Education which measures the proficiency of the pupil in the course of study, if such an examination is available. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/2012Register/R061-12A.pdf
Title: NAC 389.800
Source: www.leg.state.nv.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Adopted 09/2012 |
P-12 |
Details the documentation and fees required to be submitted with an application for initial issuance of a license as a teacher or other educational employee. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-391.html#NAC391Sec045
Title: NAC 391.045
Source: www.leg.state.nv.us |
Postsecondary Students--Military |
Adopted 07/2012 |
Postsec. |
Establishes the Governor's Interagency Council on Veterans Affairs to help identify and prioritize the needs of Nevada veterans. The Council is to produce a report for the governor on how to improve services to veterans. http://gov.nv.gov/news/item/4294973661/
Title: Executive Order #2012-15
Source: gov.nv.gov |
Curriculum |
Adopted 06/2012 |
P-12 |
Adopting the Common Core Standards at certain grade levels for English language arts and mathematics; providing for the implementation of the Common Core Standards in prescribed school years; repealing certain existing standards in English language arts and mathematics; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Register/2011Register/R019-11A.pdf
Revising provisions governing alternate methods for demonstrating proficiency in writing. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Register/2012Register/R083-12I.pdf
Revising substance of curriculum for career readiness courses. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Register/2012Register/R001-12A.pdf
Title: NAC 389
Source: www.leg.state.nv.us |
Postsecondary Accountability--Accreditation |
Adopted 06/2012 |
Postsec. |
Revises various provisions governing licensing, personnel, instruction, and operations in postsecondary education. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Division/Legal/LawLibrary/NAC/NAC-394.html
Title: NAC 394.535, 380, 385, 390, 400, 405, 410, 415, 420, 427, 435, 440, 445, 450, 485, 490, 522, 525, 535, 537, 540, 550, 560, 570, 575, 580, 600, 605, 610, 615, 623, 650, 655, 720, 735
Source: ww.leg.state.nv.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Adopted 06/2012 |
P-12 |
Revises various provisions governing the licensure of educational personnel. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Register/2011Register/R114-11A.pdf
Title: NAC 391.070
Source: www.leg.state.nv.us |
Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Certification and Licensure |
Issued 05/2012 |
P-12 |
Every professional licensing board organized pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statues is ordered to:
Facilitate endorsement of a current license from another state as long as the requirements for licensure in that jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to the requirements in Nevada; and
Where possible, provide for a temporary or provisional license allowing a military spouse to practice while fulfilling requirements needed to qualify for endorsement in this state, or while awaiting verification of documentation supporting such an endorsement; and
Expedite application procedures for a military spouse, including where possible the approval of a license based on an affidavit from the applicant that the information provided on the application is true and that verifying documentation has been requested.
In the case that statutory requirements prohibit any of the actions above, the executive director or chairman of a professional licensing board shall inform the Governor's office in writing of the suggested statutory changes to make reciprocity for military spouse licensure an efficient and practical reality. http://gov.nv.gov/news/item/4294973520/
Title: Executive Order# 2012-11
Source: gov.nv.gov |
P-3 Child Care |
Adopted 03/2012 |
P-12 |
This regulation requires child care facilities that provide care for certain younger children to have an early care and education program. The regulation has numerous non-education related provisions. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-432A.html
Title: NAC 432A.010, 012, 020, 050, 070, 080, 145, 170, 180, 190, 200, 210, 220, 280, 290, 304, 306, 308, 310, 326, 340, 350, 385, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 420, 425, 450, 460, 526, 528, 530, 532, 534, 536, 538, 580, 585, 685, 030, 146, 160, 522
Source: www.leg.state.nv.us |
High School--Graduation Requirements |
Adopted 12/2011 |
P-12 |
Amends provisions relating to credit for certain courses without attending class. Specifies that each district's board of trustees must make available to school counselors, students and parents a list of the courses of study for which a student may be granted credit without having attended the regularly scheduled course. Directs each board of trustees to (1) review and approve the exam developed by the principal and the pupil's teacher who provides instruction in the course in which credit is being sought, (2) review and approve any exam the principal determines to be more rigorous than that selected by a committee of teachers and administrators. Sets timelines for a pupil who wishes to receive credit by exam and who is deficient in an area of study to submit an application for such credit by exam. Permits the state board to review any exam for which a pupil may be awarded credit without having attended the course. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/RegsReviewed/$R041-11_ADOPTED.pdf
Title: NAC 389.670
Source: www.leg.state.nv.us |
Career/Technical Education |
Adopted 10/2011 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing majors and minors in career and technical education.
Title: NAC 391.120, 13025, 13066, 13082, 13092, 1308, 1301, 131
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Adopted 10/2011 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions relating to the enrollment and attendance of pupils in programs of distance education. (NRS 385.080, 387.123, 388.874) http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
Title: NAC 387.193
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
P-16 or P-20 |
Issued 10/2011 |
P-12 |
Directs the P-16 council to discuss a strategy for conducting a review of existing data systems in the state and making recommendations for the design and implementation of a quality statewide longitudinal education data system tracking student and educator data from early learning through postsecondary. Requires that the recommendations address:
(1) Establishing a cross-agency governance structure with representatives holding decisionmaking authority
(2) Identifying resource needs in the areas of staffing, technology and funding
(3) Developing policies outlining issues related to data sharing, data storage, data updating, privacy protection, who will conduct analyses, etc.
(4) Creating a vision for the state's longitudinal data system to ensure it supports the state's education and workforce development needs
(5) Any necessary legislation to carry out the council's recommendations.
Requires quarterly reports to the governor, such that work on all assignments is completed by August 1, 2012.
http://gov.nv.gov/news/item/4294972270
Title: EO # 2011-17
Source: gov.nv.gov |
Special Education |
Adopted 10/2011 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions relating to special education endorsements.
Title: NAC 391.054, 343, 347, 356, 360, 363, 376, 380, 381, 383
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Creates the Office of Parental Involvement and Family Engagement within the Department of Education. Describes the duties of the office, which include adopting policies and developing a list of practices designed to increase the involvement of parents and the engagement of families in the support of the education of their children. Revises the contents of the annual reports of accountability for school districts prepared by school districts to include information on the involvement of parents and the engagement of families in the education of their children.Revises requirement that all school districts develop a plan for improving the pupil achievement to require that such plans include strategies and practices to improve and promote effective involvement and engagement of parents and families. Requires the Commission on Professional Standards in Education to prescribe coursework on parental involvement and family engagement. Revises the membership of the Statewide Council for the Coordination of the Regional Training Programs to include the Director of the Office of Parental Involvement and Family Engagement. Requires the Statewide Council to establish a statewide program for teachers and administrators concerning parental involvement and family engagement. Requires the regional training programs for the professional development of teachers and administrators to provide training on parental involvement and family engagement.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB224_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 224
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Accountability--School Improvement |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Removes the provisions creating the 10-member elected State Board of Education and provides for the election and appointment of members whose terms will commence on January 8, 2013. Bill provides for the appointment of the superintendent of public instruction by the governor from a list of candidates submitted by the state board. Further provides that the superintendent serves at the pleasure of the governor and is in the executive department of state government. Bill provides that the superintendent of public instruction is responsible for ensuring that the duties and responsibilities of the previously created Commission on Educational Excellence, Advisory Council on Parental Involvement, Commission on Educational Technology, Council to Establish Academic Standards for Public Schools, and the Commission on Professional Standards in Education are successfully carried out by the commissions, councils and programs. The bill further revises the qualifications and duties of the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) possess the knowledge and ability to carry out the duties of the position; (2) provide that the superintendent is the educational leader for the K-12 public education in the state; (3) require the superintendent to enforce the observations of statutes and regulations governing K-12 public education; and (4) request a plan of corrective action if the superintendent determines that a school district or charter school has not complied with those statutes and regulations. Provisions of the bill require the state board, in developing the plan to improve the academic achievement of pupils enrolled in public schools, to establish clearly defined goals and benchmarks for improving the achievement of pupils and prescribes those goals and benchmarks. Requires the Commission on Professional Standards in Education to submit annual reports to the State Board and the Legislative Committee on Education describing the status of the regulations adopted by the Commission and a work plan designating the proposed activities of the Commission during the next year. Provisions assign the three regional training programs for the professional development of teachers and administrators and designates the schools districts which will fall within the jurisdictions of the three programs. The bill requires the governing body of each of the regional training programs to establish an evaluation system for the teachers and other licensed educational personnel who participate in the program and prescribes the requirements of that evaluation system. The bill provides for the funding of the three regional training programs and requires the Department of Education to transfer sums to the appropriate districts for the purchase of professional development for teachers and administrators.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Sessions/76th2011/ Bills/SB/SB197_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 197
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Accountability--School Improvement |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Makes requirements imposed by statute on school districts and public schools to adopt a pilot program to provide a program of small learning communities in certain middle schools, junior high schools and high schools; extending the effective date for the implementation of academic plans for pupils enrolled in middle school or junior high school; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/SB/SB365_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 365
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Assessment |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
This bill eliminates the statutory requirement for the administration of norm-referenced examinations and revises
existing law to delete references to the norm-referenced examinations.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB498_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 498
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Creates and prescribes the membership of a State Public Charter School Authority. Removes the authority of the State Board of Education to sponsor charter schools and authorizes the State Public Charter School Authority to sponsor charter schools. Provides for the appointment of the Director of the State Public Charter School Authority. Transfers the duty to prepare an annual report of accountability information of each charter school in the state from the board of trustees of a school district to the sponsore of that charter school. Provides for the transfer of certain personnel positions from the Department of Education to the State Public Charter School Authority. Requires the members of the State Public Charter School Authority to be appointed. Transfers the sponsorship of all charter schools sponsored by the State Board of Education to the State Public Charter School Authority. Codies into statute the provisions of this regularion and defines educational management organization for purposes of that section. Repeals the Subcommittee on Charter Schools of the State Board of Education.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/SB/SB212_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 212
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Revisesprovisions governing the membership of a committee to form a charter school and the governing body of a charter school; revises provisions for the process of review of an application to form a charter school; authorizing the governing body of a charter school to set a salary for the attendance of its members at meetings of the governing body; revises the requirements for a charter school to be eligible for an exemption from annual performance audits and to receive certain money for facilities; revises provisions governing the employment of licensed employees by a charter school; revises various other provisions governing charter schools; repealsthe Subcommittee on Charter Schools.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB171_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 171
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Encouraging a student who receives a Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship to volunteer at least 20 hours of community service per year.
Title: S.B. 96
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Provides for the creation of a nonprofit corporation, with a Board of Directors appointed by the Legislative Commission, to provide educational programs and opportunities and administer and oversee the activities of the Youth Legislature. Provides for a acount in the legislative fund for gifts, grants, donations and legislative appropriations may be deposited and expenses and operations of the Youth Legislature are paid. Increases the term of a member of the Youth Legislature from 1 to 2 years, with the possibility of a single, successive 2-year reappointment if the member continues to meet thequalifications for initial appointment. Expands the eligibility requirements to allow pupils in grade 9 to apply for appointment to the Youth Legislature. The position of a member of the Youth Legislature becomes vacant upon the unexcused absense of the member from any two official, scheduled meetings, courses, events, seminars or activities of the Youth Legislature. A vacancy on the Youth Legislature must be filled within 30 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/SB/SB237_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 237
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Economic/Workforce Development |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
Creates an Advisory Council on Economic Development and prescribes its duties. Creates the Board of Economic Development, consisting of the governor or his or her designee, the lieutenant governor or his or her designee, the secretary of state or his or her designee, the chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education or his or her designee and seven persons appointed by the governor, the speaker of the assembly, the majority leader of the senate, the minority leaders of the assembly and senate and the department of employment, training and rehabilitation. Creates the Office of Economic Development with the office of the governor and the position of executive director of that office, who must be appointed by the governor from a list of three persons recommended by the Board. Establishes a fund to provide grants and loans to regional development authorities for the purpose of economic development. Establishes a fund to provide financial assistant to certain institutions within the Nevada System of Higher Education for the development and comercialization of new technologies. Amends provisions relation to the Commission on Economic Develop[ment, the Govrenor's Workforce Investment Board and the Secretary of State's business portal. Transfers the duties and powers of the Commission on Economic Development to the Office of Economic Development.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB449_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 449
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Ensures sufficient funding for K-12 public education for the 2011-2013 biennium; apportioning the State Distributive School Account in the State General Fund for the 2011-2013 biennium; authorizing certain expenditures; making appropriations for purposes relating to basic support, class-size reduction and other educational purposes; temporarily diverting the money from the State Supplemental School Support Fund to the State Distributive School Account for use in funding operating costs and other expenditures of school districts; revising provisions governing local funds available for certain school districts for the 2011-2013 biennium.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB546_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 579
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB579_EN.pdf |
Finance--Federal |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Urging Congress to enact legislation requiring the Secretary of the Interior to convey ownership of certain land to the State of Nevada to help fund education in Nevada.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/SJR/SJR3_R1.pdf
Title: S.J.R. 3
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv |
Health--Nutrition |
Vetoed 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires the implementation of a school breakfast program at certain public schools; requiring the Department of Education to report on the school breakfast program for each public school; requiring school districts to report on school nutrition programs; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB137_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 137
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
High School--Graduation Requirements |
Vetoed 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Bill provides that a pupil who has failed to pass the same subject area of the high school proficiency examination each time the pupil took the examination, including the final administration of the examination to the pupil before the date on which he or she is otherwise regularly
scheduled to graduate, may receive a standard high school diploma if the pupil obtained a cumulative score that meets the required cumulative score prescribed by the State Board and also satisfies certain additional conditions. The bill also removes the satisfaction of the existing alternative criteria as a means by which a pupil may receive a standard high school diploma. The bill requires the board of trustees of each school district, on or before December 31, 2012, to submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the next
regular session of the Legislature a report on the number of pupils who were awarded a standard high school diploma pursuant to the criteria prescribed by this bill. The bill authorizes school districts to adopt a policy that allows a high school pupil who has failed to comply with minimum attendance requirements the opportunity to make up the credits which the pupil missed during his or her absence. Existing law prescribes the actions which must be taken by a juvenile court against a child who has been adjudicated in need of supervision because the child is a habitual truant. This bill authorizes a juvenile court to order the parent or legal guardian of such a child to attend conferences with the
child's teacher and appropriate school administrators to address the status of the child as a habitual truant and to develop a plan to ensure that the child attends school. The bill authorizes the parent or legal guardian of a child between the ages of 16 and 18 years to indicate on a work permit that is issued to the child by the county, if any, the maximum number of hours that his or her child may work and the particular hours in which that work may occur during the week or on the weekend. Existing law provides that a child under the age of 16 years may be employed in certain occupations for not more than 48 hours in any 1 week and 8 hours in any 1 day. Section 9 of this bill revises the hours that a child may be employed to 20 hours in any 1 week when school is in session and 48 hours in any 1 week when school is not in session.authorizing certain pupils to receive a standard high school diploma without passing all subject areas of the high school proficiency examination under certain circumstances; authorizing the board of trustees of a school district to adopt a policy that allows certain pupils enrolled in high school the opportunity to make up credit; authorizing a juvenile court to impose certain orders against the parent or legal guardian of a child who is adjudicated in need of supervision because the child is a habitual truant; revising provisions governing employment of minors.
Title: A.B. 456
Source: Westlaw/StateNet |
Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires the Commission on Professional Standards in Education to adopt regulations prescribing the qualifications for licensing teachers and administrators pursuant to an alternative route to licensure; requiring the State Board of Education to evaluate the providers of education and training approved by the Commission to offer an alternative route to licensure.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/SB/SB315_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 315
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Existing law provides that a teacher or administrator must be evaluated at least once each year. Teachers and administrators who have completed their probationary period is considered postprobationary. Postprobationary teachers or administrators who receive an unsatisfactory evaluation, or any other equivalent evaluation which designates overall performance is below average for 2 consecutive schools years will be deemed to be a probationary employee and must serve an additional probationary period. Sections 4 of this bill provides that the provisions of Section 1 of this are are not superseded by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. Section 5 authorizes a teacher or administrator deemed to be probationary and dismissed before the completion of the current school year to request an expedited hearing.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB225_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 225
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Expands the requirements of the annual reports of accountability to include a reporting of the number and percentages of administrators, teachers, and other staff for each elementary school, middle school or junior high school and high school and for each school district in the state. Requires the board of trustees of each school district to: (1) establish a program of performance pay and enhanced compensation for the recruitment and retention of licenses teachers and administrators; and (2) implement the program commencing with the 2014-15 school year. Section 9 provides that if a written evaluation of a probationary teacher or administrator states that overall performance is "unsatisfactory": (1) evaluation must include a written statement that the contract of the person so evaluated may not be renewed for the next school year and that the employee may request reasonable assistance in correcting the deficiencies identified in the evaluation; and (2) the person must acknowledge in writing that he or she has received and understands the written statement. Section 12 revises the grounds for which a teacher may be suspended, dismissed or not reemployed to include gross misconduct. Section 13 provide that a postprobationary teachers receiving an unsatisfactory evaluation or a minimally effective evaluation must be evaluated three times in the immediately succeeding school year. Effective July 1, 2013, Sections 14 and 16 of this bill revise the policies for evaluations of teachers and administrators to require the designation of an individual teacher or administrators as "highly effective,", "effective," "minimally effective", or "ineffective" and provide that the policies must require that certain information on pupil achievement which is maintained by the automated system of accountability information for Nevada account for at least 50% of the evaluations. Section 19.6 provides that a board of trustees of a school district that determines a reduction in the existing workforce of the licensed educational personnel in the school district is necessary must not base the decision to lay off a teacher or an administrator solely on the seniority of the teacher or administrator and my consider other factors.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB229_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 229
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Creates the Teachers and Leaders Council of Nevada; prescribing the membership and duties of the Council; requiring the State Board of Education to establish a statewide performance evaluation system for teachers and administrators; revising provisions governing the policies for the evaluation of teachers and administrators; revising the designations required of the evaluations of teachers and administrators; making an appropriation; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB222_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 222
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
P-3 |
Vetoed 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Provides for the establishment by statute of the Early Childhood Advisory Council by the director of the Department of Health and Human Services. Provides that the Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council is to be deemed to be the Council required to be established by the Director until such time as the director revises the membership or duties of the Council. The bill requires the Council, in consultation with the Department of Education, to establish goals for the training of persons who are employed in early childhood care in the Pre-Kindergarten Content Standards developed by the Department of Education, assist in developing standards and qualifications for such training, develop standards for professional development. Requiring certain training of persons who are employed in early childhood care; requiring annual reports concerning such training to be submitted to the Department of Education and the Legislative Committee on Education; requiring the Board for Child Care to adopt regulations establishing requirements for courses of training in child care for employees of a child care facility; makes an appropriation.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB546_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 546
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Postsecondary Accountability |
To governor 06/2011 |
Postsec. |
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada, in fixing tuituon charges and assessing registration fees and other fees, to adjust the amount of the tuition charges and registration and other fees based on the demand for or the costs of providing the academic program or major for which the tuition charges are fixed or the registration fees are assessed; requiring the Board of Regents to establish a program authorizing scholarships and reduced fees for students who are economically disadvantaged under certain circumstances; requiring the Board of Regents to make reports to the Legislature which identify the demand for and the costs of each academic program and major and includes a schedule of all tuition charges, registration fees and other fees assessed for each academic program and major; requiring the Director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation to provide certain information on employment and wages to the Board of Regents for purposes of the report made by the Board of Regents.
Title: S.B. 449
Source: Westlaw/StateNet |
Postsecondary Faculty |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
Postsec. |
Existing law requires certain persons who apply for employment or a contract with a private postsecondary educational institution to submit a completed fingerprint card that must be taken by an agency of law enforcement and authorization for the postsecondary institution to conduct an investigation of the background of the applicants. (NRS 394.465) This bill allows the fingerprint card
and authorization to be submitted electronically to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History. This bill also exempts an applicant from the background check if: (1) the applicant will provide instruction from a location outside this state through a licensed program of distance education; (2) the applicant previously underwent a background check; and (3) the Administrator of
the Commission on Postsecondary Education determines that an additional background check is not necessary.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB40_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 40
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Postsecondary Finance |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
Postsec. |
This bill creates the Committee to Study the Funding of Higher Education. Establishes the composition of the committee. Directs the committee to study specified issues, including: (1) Compare the method of funding higher education in Nevada with the methods used in other states, and determine whether other states' funding systems would be appropriate in Nevada; (2) Review the funding of remediation in the context of instructional delivery methods; (3) Consider funding institutions based on course completion rather than enrollment; and (4) Consider rewarding institutions for achieving defined graduation goals.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/SB/SB374_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 374
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Scheduling/School Calendar |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Under existing law, each school district is required to schedule and provide annually a minimum of 180 days of school and a charter school is required to provide at least as many days of school as are required for other public schools in the school district in which the charter is located. For the 2011-2013 biennium, Section 6.5 of this bill authorizes the board of trustees of a school district and the governing body of a charter school to request a waiver of not more than 5 noninstructional days from the required minimum number of school days for a school year in that biennium during an economic hardship to avoid the layoff of teachers and other educational personnel employed by the school district or charter school. A request for a waiver must be reviewed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and, if approved, transmitted to the Interim Finance Committee, which makes the final determination of whether to grant a waiver. The circumstances in which an economic hardship exists for a school district or charter school are identical to the circumstances in which an economic hardship exists under existing law for a school district or charter school to request a waiver from the required minimum expenditures for textbooks, instructional supplies, instructional software and instructional hardware. Section 7 sets forth the intent of the legislation in establishing a program certified by the the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of a charter school whereby employees of school districts and charter schools who are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System and who take furlough leave due to extreme fiscal need be held harmless in the accumulation of retirement service credit and reported salary. Section 7 further sets forth provisions concerning the furlough leave as it relates to the Public Employees' Retirement System in a manner similar to the furlough program of state employees.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB117_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 117
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Scheduling/School Calendar--Extended Day Programs |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Establishing the Interim Task Force on Out-of-School-Time Programs; requiring the Task Force to prescribe standards for out-of-school-time programs and to make certain recommendations relating to out-of-school-time programs; exempting out-of-school-time programs, out-of-school recreation programs and seasonal or temporary recreation programs from licensure and regulation as child care facilities; requiring certain out-of-school recreation programs to obtain a permit; establishing certain requirements for the operation of an out-of-school recreation program; authorizing an out-of-school-time program to report certain information to the Bureau of Services for Child Care of the Division of Child and Family Services of the Department of Health and Human Services.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB362_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 362
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School Safety |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires the Department of Education to establish and recommend training programs for members of the State Board of Education, boards of trustees of school districts and school district personnel on the prevention of bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment and intimidation in public schools; creating the Bullying Prevention Fund in the State General Fund; requiring the principal of each public school to establish a school safety team; authorizing a parent or legal guardian of a pupil involved in an incident of bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment or intimidation to appeal a disciplinary decision of the principal made against the pupil concerning the incident; revising provisions governing the grounds for disciplinary action against teachers and administrators; requiring the Governor to annually proclaim the first week in October to be "Week of Respect".
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/session/76th2011/Bills/SB/SB276_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 276
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School Safety |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Prohibits a minor from using an electronic communication device, such as a cell phone, to possess, transmit or distribute a sexual image of himself or herself or of another minor. A minor who uses an electronic communiction device to transmit or distribute a sexual image of himself or herself is considered a child in need of supervision for the purposes of the laws governing juvenile justice for the first violation, and is considered to have committed a delinquent act for a second or subsequent violation. A minor who uses an electronic communication device to possess a sexual image of another minor is considered a child in need of supervision, while a minor who uses an electronic device to transmit or distribute a sexual image of another minor is considered to have committed a delinquent act. Also provides that a minor who violates the provisions of this act is not considered a sex offender and is not subject to registration or community notification as a jevenile sex offender or as a sex offender. Section 4 of this bill revises the definition of "cyber-bullying" to clarify that the term includes the use of electronic communication to transmit or distribute a sexual image of a minor. The revised definition also applies to certain other provisions related to eduction. Specifically, the term applies to existing law which requires the Council to Establish Academic Standards for Public Schools to establish the standards of content and performance for courses of study in computer education and technolocy. Those standards must include a policy for the ethical, safe and secure use of computers and other electronic devices which includes methods to ensure the prevention of cyber-bullying. Further, the revised definition applies to existing law which prohibits a person from using any means of oral, written or electronic communication, including the use of cyber-bulling, to knowingly threaten to cause bodily harm or death to a pupil or school employee with the intent to: (1) intimidte, frighten, alarm or distress the pupil or school employee; (2) cause panic or civil unrest; or (3) interfere with the operation of a public school. Effective 07/01/2011.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/SB/SB277_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 277
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us\ |
School Safety--Disaster/Emergency Preparedness |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Revising provisions governing plans for responding to a crisis in public schools of school districts, charter schools and private schools, so that such plans also address responding to an emergency; defines what constitutes an emergency; requires establishment of development committees to prepare plans and requires the committee to correspondent with local division of emergency preparedness or department of safety; describes duties of a school principal when an emergency occurs.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/SB/SB317_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 317
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Standards--Common Core State Standards |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires the Legislative Committee on Education to conduct a study concerning the implementation of the Common Core State Standards in the public schools.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/SB/SB211_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 211
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires the board of trustees of each school district and the governing body of each charter school to adopt a policy requiring the licensed employees of the school district or charter school to report information concerning arrests for or convictions of certain crimes; requiring the Commission on Professional Standards in Education to include in the fee for the renewal of licensure of teachers and other educational personnel the amount required for processing the fingerprints of the applicant for renewal by the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; requiring the Central Repository to investigate the criminal background of each applicant for renewal of a license submitted to the Superintendent of Public Instruction; revising other provisions governing the renewal of licensure of teachers and other educational personnel.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB393_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 393
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
relating to educational personnel; removing the requirement that the Superintendent of Public Instruction notify a licensee by mail of the date of expiration of his or her license; requiring the Department of Education to maintain a directory of licensees on the Internet website maintained by the Department; requiring the Department to provide on a monthly basis an electronic file with a list of each licensed employee whose license will expire to the board of trustees of the school district that employs the person; requiring the board of trustees of the school district to notify each licensee of the date of expiration of his or her license.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB39_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 39
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires the State Board of Education to evaluate certain providers of education and training which are offered to qualify a person to be a teacher or administrator or to perform other educational functions; requires the Commission on Professional Standards in Education to adopt regulations prescribing the qualifications for licensing teachers and administrators pursuant to an alternative route to licensure.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB230_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 230
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Textbooks and Open Source |
Signed into law 06/2011 |
P-12 |
Extends the prospective expiration of the temporary waiver from certain requirements governing expenditures of money for textbooks, instructional supplies, instructional software and instructional hardware by school districts, charter schools and university schools for profoundly gifted pupils; providing a temporary waiver from certain requirements governing expenditures of money for library books, software for computers, the purchase of equipment relating to instruction and the maintenance and repair of equipment, vehicles, and buildings and facilities by school districts.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB493_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 493
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Section 1 of this bill removes the requirement that the automated system of accountability information have the capacity to identify which paraprofessionals are assigned to provide services to individual pupils and removes the requirement that the information on pupil achievement maintained in the system be used to evaluate paraprofessionals. Under existing law, the board of trustees of each school district and the governing board of each charter school are required to administer certain examinations to determine the achievement and proficiency of pupils and to report the results of those examinations to the Department of Education. Section 2 and 3 revise the manner in which the results of pupils on those examinations are reported by requiring the governing body of each charter school to submit the results and other required information through the sponsor of the charter school.
Title: S.B. 35
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Revised the requirements for the reports of accountability information prepared by the State Board of Education and the board of trustees of each school district to include: (1) certain information relating to adult diplomas; and (2) reports on incidents resulting in suspension or explusion for bullying, cyber-bulling, harassment and intimidation.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB138_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 138--Report Cards
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Accountability--School Improvement |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Revising the contents of plan to improve the academic achievement of pupils prepared by the State Board of Education to require a 5-year strategic plan; revising the dates on which determinations must be made whether public schools and school districts are making adequate yearly progress; revising various other dates for the preparation and submission of reports and plans relating to the statewide system of accountability for public schools; requiring the Department of Education to revise the testing schedule for the administration of the criterion-referenced examinations in grades 3 through 8; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Chapter 122
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB113_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 113
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Assessment |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Authorizes the principal of a high school or the principal's designee to postpone the administration of the high school proficiency
examination in the subject area of mathematics or science, or both, for a pupil enrolled in grade 10 for not more than 1 year if: (1) the
principal and the teacher who provides instruction in the applicable subject area determine, based upon the criteria for grading established by the school district for the applicable subject area, that the pupil is not academically ready to take the examination; and (2) the parent or legal guardian of the pupil agrees in writing that the pupil is not academically ready for that subject area of the examination. If the administration of the examination is postponed, the pupil's academic plan for high school must be revised to ensure that: (1) the pupil is enrolled in or scheduled to enroll in the appropriate course work for his or her grade level and receives the necessary preparation to enable the pupil to take the subject area of the high school proficiency examination which was postponed; and (2) the pupil participates in the statewide program to prepare pupils for the high school proficiency examination or enrolls in a course of study offered by the board of trustees of the school district designed to assist pupils with passing the high school proficiency examination; authorizes the board of trustees of a school district to administer the practice test of the high school proficiency examination to pupils enrolled in high school.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB290_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 290
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Attendance--Compulsory |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Bill repeals provisions relating to the exemption of children from compulsory school attendance as follows: Repeals 392.090 which permitted a child who has completed eighth grade to leave school; Repeals 392.100 excusing attendance of a child 14 years of age or older who must support himself or his parent.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB138_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 138--Compulsory Attendance
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Career/Technical Education |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Revises the provisions governing the policy for the 4-year academic plan for ninth grade pupils to provide that the policy may ensure that each ninth grade pupil and his or her parent or legal guardian are provided, to the extent practicable, with information concerning certain courses and programs available to the pupil, as well as the requirements for graduation, for admission to the Nevada System of Higher Education and for receipt of the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB138_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 138--Counseling/Guidance
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Curriculum--Language Arts |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires the state board of education to develop a model curriculum for the subjects of English language arts and mathematics. Provides for the dissemination of the model curriculum to school districts, charter schools and the regional training programs for the professional development of teachers and administrators.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/SB/SB14_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 14
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Finance--Bonds |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
Postsec. |
Existing law authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to issue bonds and other securities to finance certain projects at the University of Nevada, Reno, in a total principal amount not exceeding $312,695,000. This bill increases the authorized amount of such bonds to $348,360,000.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB478_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 478
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Vetoed 05/2011 |
P-12 |
AN ACT relating to education; ensuring sufficient funding for K-12 public education for the 2011-2013 biennium; apportioning the State Distributive School Account in the State General Fund for the 2011-2013 biennium; authorizing certain expenditures; making appropriations for purposes relating to basic support, class-size reduction and other educational purposes; temporarily diverting the money from the State Supplemental School Support Fund to the State Distributive School Account for use in funding operating costs and other expenditures of school districts; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB568_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 568
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Governance--Site-Based Management |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Removes the restriction on the number of empowerment schools that may be established statewide and removes the prospective expiration of the Program of Empowerment Schools.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/SB/SB196_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 196
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Health |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association and the board of trustees of each school district to adopt policies concerning the prevention and treatment of injuries to the head sustained by pupils while participating in sports and other athletic activities and events. The policy must require that a pupil who sustains or is suspected of sustaining an injury to the head while participating in such activity or event: (1) be immediately removed from the activity or event; and (2) may not return to the the activity or event unless the parent or legal guardian of the pupil provides a written statement from a health care provider medically clearing the pupil to participate and the date on which the pupil may return to the activity. Annually, a pupil participating in interscholastic activites and his parent or legal guardian must sign a form acknowledging they have received a copy of the policy and understand its terms and conditions before the pupil may participate. The board of trustees of each school district is required to adopt a similar policy for participation in the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association. Certain organizations for youth sports in this State is required to adopt a similar policy.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB455_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 455
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
High School--College Readiness |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Authorizes the Department of Education to work in consultation with the Nevada System of Higher Education to establish clearly defined goals and benchmarks for pupils enrolled in public high schools to ensure that those pupils are adequately prepared for the educational requirements of postsecondary education and for success in the workplace.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB138_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 138--Readiness
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
High School--Graduation Requirements |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions granting credit for a course of study without attending the classes for the course if the pupil passes an examination prescribed by the State Board of Education and thereby demonstrates competency in the area of the course. This bill provides that a pupil may also be granted credit in lieu of course attendance if the pupil: (1) demonstrates proficiency on an examination developed by the principal and the pupil's teacher who provides instruction in the course; or (2) passes an examination that the principal determines is as rigorous or more rigrous than the examination prescribed by the State Board. Chapter 127
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB233_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 233
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Parent/Family |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Revises the requirements for the policy adopted by the State Board of Education to encourage parental and family involvement in supporting the education of their children This bill requires the revised policy to include: (1) promotion of an atmosphere for parents and families to visit the school that their children attend and feel welcome, valued and connected to the staff of the school, other parents and families and to the education of their children; (2) promotion of regular two-way meaningful commuication between parents, families and schools relating to learning by pupils; (3) collaboration among parents, families and schools to support learning by pupils and health development of pupls at home and school; (4) empowerment of parents and families to advocate for their children to ensure that all pupils are treated fairly and have access to learning opportunities that support pupil achievement; (5) promotion of an equal partership between parents, families and schools in making decisions that affect children, parents and families; and (6) collaboration of parents, families and schools with the community.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/SB/SB229_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 229
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Postsecondary Accountability |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
Postsec. |
AN ACT relating to the Nevada System of Higher Education; encouraging the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to examine, audit and revise certain aspects of the System to ensure the educational needs of students and prospective students will be met in an economical and efficient manner; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Chapter 44
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB220_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 220
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School Safety |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Authorizes the board of trustees of each school district to adopt a policy that allows a pupil enrolled in a public school within a school district to report, anonymously if the pupil chooses, any unlawful activities that are being conducted on school property, at an activity sponsored by the public school or on a school bus, commonly referred to as a "secret witness program."
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB138_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 138--Safe Schools
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School/District Structure/Operations--Facilities |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires boards of trustees of school districts, under certain circumstances, to grant the use of certain athletic fields to nonprofit organizations which serve adults and children with disabilities or which provide programs for youth sports.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB227_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 227
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School/District Structure/Operations--Shared Services |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Requires the board of trustees of each school district in this state to assess the feasibility of sharing services, functions and
personnel with other school districts of this state.This bill also authorizes a school district to join in the contract of another
school district with which it has entered into an agreement for the sharing of services, functions or personnel. This bill further
requires the Committee on Local Government Finance to adopt regulations to assist the boards of trustees in consolidating or sharing services, functions or personnel.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB551_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 551
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; establishing provisions for new school buses purchased on and after July 1, 2014, governing the permissible flammability of occupant seating and plastic components contained within the engine compartments of the school buses; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/SB/SB318_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 318
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Special Education |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
This bill provides that in all due process hearings held pursuant to the feder Individuals with Disabilities Education Act where the school district is a party, the school district bear the burden of proof and the burden of production.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB318_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 318
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Special Populations--Gifted and Talented |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Authorizes the Superintendent of Public Instruction to deduct from, withhold from or otherwise make adjustments to the quarterly apportionments paid to a school district, charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils if the required report has not been provided; revising provisions governing the calculation of apportionments which take into account the effect of the declining enrollment of pupils in a school district or charter school
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/SB/SB38_EN.pdf.
Title: S.B. 38
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Special Education |
Signed into law 05/2011 |
P-12 |
Existing administrative regulations require teachers to obtain endorsements to their teaching licenses to teach special
education. Section 1 of this bill creates a separate category of licensure to teach special education.
Existing law requires the Commission to adopt regulations which provide for the reciprocal licensure of educational personnel
from other states. Section 2 of this bill requires those regulations to include provisions providing for the reciprocal licensure of
persons who hold a license to teach special education.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB395_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 395
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
P-3 Teaching Quality/Professional Development |
Adopted 04/2011 |
P-12 |
Repeals duplicate licensure requirements for early childhood education.
Title: NAC 391.088
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Finance--Bonds |
Vetoed 03/2011 |
P-12 |
Revises the provisions regarding the establishment and maintenance of a reserve account for payment of the outstanding bonds of a school district.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/76th2011/Bills/AB/AB183_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 183
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Adopted Regulations 10/2010 |
P-12 |
Revises various provisions relating to charter schools: Relates to one year renewal of license and fiscal condition of the charter .
Title: NAC 386.180, 240, 320, 325, 345, 350, 405
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl |
Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
Adopted 09/2010 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions relating to the enrollment and attendance of pupils in programs of distance education.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
Title: NAC 387.193
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Accountability--School Improvement |
Adopted 07/2010 |
P-12 |
Establishes provisions relating to corrective actions for schools
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-385.html#NAC385Sec558
Title: NAC 385
Source: Westlaw/StateNet |
Class Size |
Signed into law 02/2010 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing class-size reduction to allow school districts flexibility in addressing budget shortfalls; allows a school district to elect to increase class size by not more than a specified number of pupils to achieve specified ratios in specified grades; establishes requirements for the use of moneys that would have otherwise been expended by the school district electing to increase class sizes in such a manner.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/26th2010Special/Bills/AB/AB4_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 4B
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Finance |
Vetoed 02/2010 |
P-12 |
Provides for a temporary reduction in salary in lieu of furlough leave for state employees who are exempt from taking unpaid furlough leave; require the approval of a plan for additional overtime to be approved before the overtime is worked; provides for a temporary reduction in compensation for employees of the Senate and Assembly; provides for the closing of state offices on certain days and the revision of the workweek of state employees with certain exceptions; authorizes school districts to require furloughs.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/26th2010Special/Bills/SB/SB3_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 3B
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Special Populations--Gifted and Talented |
Signed into law 02/2010 |
P-12 |
Provides a temporary waiver for the biennium to each school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils from the minimum expenditure requirements for textbooks, instructional supplies, instructional software and instructional hardware.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/26th2010Special/Bills/AB/AB5_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 5B
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Teaching Quality--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
Signed into law 02/2010 |
P-12 |
Eliminates the prohibition on the use of pupil achievement data for the evaluation and discipline of teachers, paraprofessionals and other employees; provides that such information must be considered, but must not be the sole criterion; removes the prohibition and makes the state eligible to apply for a competitive grant from the Race to the Top Fund. Chapter 5
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/26th2010Special/Bills/SB/SB2_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 2B
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Rule Adoption 01/2010 |
P-12 |
Revises the provisions concerning the single-subject majors and minors recognized by the State Board of Education.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
Title: NAC 391.111, .131, .1312
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Attendance |
Rule Adoption 10/2009 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing credit granted for a specific course of study without having attended regularly scheduled classes.
www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
Title: NAC 389.670
Source: www.leg.state.nv.us |
Attendance |
Rule Adoption 10/2009 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the reasons listed in the master register of enrollment and attendance for withdrawal of a pupil.
www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
Title: NAC 387.048, .215
Source: www.leg.state.nv.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Rule Adoption 10/2009 |
P-12 |
Establishes provisions governing finances and budgets of charter schools and university schools for profoundly gifted pupils.
www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
Title: NAC 386, 387
Source: www.leg.state.nv.us/l |
Health |
Rule Adoption 10/2009 |
P-12 |
Revises and repeals provisions governing courses of instruction for health.
www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
Title: NAC 389.2423, .2944, .281, .381, .455
Source: www.leg.state.nv.us |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans |
Rule Adoption 10/2009 |
Postsec. |
Revises provisions governing the Nevada College Savings Program. Clarifies the succession of the owner of the plan and procedures for changing the beneficiary specifies the conditions under which the program manager can refuse to open an account.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
Title: NAC 353B, .550, .555, .560, .585, .605, .610, .615, .620, .635, .645,.660, .665, .670, .675, 680, .690, .695, .700, .705
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us
|
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans |
Rule Adoption 10/2009 |
Postsec. |
Revises provisions governing the Nevada Higher Education Prepaid Tuition Program.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
Title: NAC 353B, .010, .020, .040, .050, .065, .070, .090, .150, .160, .170,.180, .190, .200, .210, .350, .410, .420, .430, .440, .450, .460, .500, .510
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl |
Accountability--School Improvement |
Signed into law 06/2009 |
P-12 |
Relates to public schools that are designated as demonstrating need for improvement; eliminates the requirement for the Department of Education to establish a support team for a school; requires a school district or charter school to conduct a comprehensive audit for a school designated as demonstrating need for improvement for 3 consecutive years, including an audit of the curriculum implemented at the school; requires the implementation of a restructuring plan under certain circumstances. Chapter 422
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB389_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 389
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Accountability--School Improvement |
Adopted 06/2009 |
P-12 |
Revises the criteria for designation of a public school as demonstrating exemplary, high or adequate achievement or need for improvement and for recognition of a public school as demonstrating significant improvement.
www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
Title: NAC 385
Source: www.leg.state.nv.us |
Assessment |
Signed into law 06/2009 |
P-12 |
Relates to the administration of certain tests, examinations and assessments by the boards of trustees of school districts; suspends temporarily the administration of norm-referenced examinations in public schools. Chapter 423
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB416_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 416
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Economic/Workforce Development |
Signed into law 06/2009 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College |
Provides for greater coordination of Nevada's economic development and workforce development goals; requires the Governor's Workforce Investment Board to establish industry sector councils to identify job training and education programs to best meet regional economic development goals; requires the Board to identify and seek federal funding to provide grants to fund those job training and education programs. Chapter 417
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB239_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 239
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Signed into law 06/2009 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Requires the Interim Finance Committee to approve the employment of a consultant by a department, agency, or local governmental entity; requires a board, commission, school district and institution of the Higher Education System to submit a report concerning consultants; requires that contracts with temporary employment services be awarded by open competitive bidding; provides certain exceptions for persons employed for federally funded transportation projects; requires an audit of consultant contracts. Chapter 384.
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB463_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 463
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Special Populations--Military |
Signed into law 06/2009 |
P-12 |
Enacts the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Chapter 463
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB303_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 303
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative |
Adopted 06/2009 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing alternative routes for licensure.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
Title: NAC 391
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention) |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Requires the development of an academic plan for pupils enrolling in their initial year at a middle school or junior high school; requires small learning communities in certain larger middle schools and junior high schools; requires a program of peer and adult mentoring for pupils initially enrolling in middle school or junior high school; requires a pupil enrolled in middle school or junior high school to conduct at least one conference on his or her educational progress. Chapter 311 http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/bills/AB/AB487_en.pdf
Title: A.B. 487
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions relating to the enrollment of certain pupils in charter schools; authorizes a charter school to enroll a child who is in a particular category of at-risk pupils if the child meets the eligibility for enrollment prescribed by the charter school for that particular category; requires a charter school to include in its application to form a charter school a statement of whether the charter school will enroll pupils who are in a particular category of at-risk pupils. Chapter 75
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB391_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 391
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Authorizes a charter school which is dedicated to providing certain services to pupils who are at risk to enroll a child who was enrolled in a prekindergarten or other early childhood educational program at the charter school and to enroll a child whose parent is employed full-time by the charter school before enrolling other eligible children. Chapter 162
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB393_en.pdf
Title: A.B. 393
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Changes the name of the Youth Legislative Issues Forum to the Youth Legislature; revising the appointment process and eligibility requirements for the members; expands the eligibility requirements to authorize a pupil to apply not only to the Senator of the district in which the pupil resides, but also to the Senator of the district in which the pupil is enrolled in a public school or a private school or, if he is homeschooled, otherwise eligible to be enrolled in a public school. Chapter 73
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB161_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 161
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Curriculum--Home Economics |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Requires instruction on financial literacy for pupils enrolled in the public high schools; provides that this instruction may be included within a course or program of instruction that pupils enrolled in high school are otherwise required to complete for graduation. Chapter 268
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB317_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 317
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Finance |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Ensures sufficient funding for K-12 public education for the 2009-2011 biennium; makes appropriations for class size reduction; authorizes school district bonds for purchase of school buses. Chapter 389
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB563_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 563
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Finance |
Senate sustained governor's veto 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Revises various provisions relating to funding for public education; creates the K-12 Public Education Stabilization Account; repeals the provisions applying certain tax abatements to taxes imposed for public education and authorizing certain tax credits against taxes imposed for public education; exempts certain taxes imposed for public education from the reallocation of property taxes levied on property in a redevelopment area.
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB458_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 458
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Health |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Establishes provisions relating to public health emergencies; requires the Governor to determine whether a public health emergency or other health event requires a coordinated response if there is an immediate threat to the health and safety of the public; provides for the establishment of an emergency team to coordinate a response to a public health emergency or other health event; prescribes the membership, duties and scope of authority of such an emergency team. Chapter 98
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/7tth2009/Bills/AB/AB112_en.pdf
Title: A.B. 112
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Health |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Extends the prospective expiration of the requirement that each school conduct examinations of the height and weight of a representative sample of pupils until a specified date; revises the grades in which the examinations of the height and weight of a representative sample of pupils are conducted to require each school district to conduct and report on the examinations for grades 4, 7 and 10 and authorizes a school district to conduct the examinations in other grade levels.
Chapter 285
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB191_en.pdf
Title: A.B. 191
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
P-3 |
Vetoed 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Establishes requirements for certain early childhood education programs; requires the Department of Education to develop a plan for such programs.
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB378_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 378
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
P-3 Child Care |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Exempts licensed child care facility from certain regulations adopted by the State Board of Health or a local board of health governing standards for the construction of a food establishment and the equipment required in such establishments, regardless of whether the facility includes a kindergarten. Chapter 249.
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB231_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 231
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Parent/Family |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Requires employers with a certain number of employees to grant to an employee who is a parent, guardian or custodian of a child enrolled in a public school a specified number of hours of leave from their place of employment, to be taken in specified increments, per school year per child to attend school-related activities or events or to volunteer at the school in which the child is enrolled. Chapter 292
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB243_en.pdf
Title: A.B. 243
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Postsecondary |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
Postsec. |
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to plan for and establish programs for the study of renewable energy resources within the Nevada System of Higher Education. Chapter 217
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB298_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 298
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
Postsec. |
Revises provisions governing the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program; requires the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to establish criteria with respect to students who actively served or participated in a charitable, religious or public service assignment or mission to exempt such students from the 6-year limitation on applications for the Millennium Scholarship. Chapter 192
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB209_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 209
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
Postsec. |
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to waive certain fees and tuition for a child, widow or widower of a person who was killed while serving in the Nevada National Guard. Chapter 28
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB188_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 188
Source: http://leg.state.nv.us |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
Postsec. |
Provides that tuition at all campuses of the Nevada System of Higher Education must be free for certain veterans. Chapter 420
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB318_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 318
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Postsecondary Participation |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
Postsec. |
Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to submit a report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for submission to the Legislature every other year concerning the participation, both as students and employees, of ethnic and racial minorities, women and other members of protected classes in the State System of Higher Education, and to make that report available to the public. Chapter 157
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB327_en.pdf
Title: A.B. 327
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Public Involvement |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Requires the board of trustees of each school district to prepare a notice of information identifying all the advanced placement courses, honors courses, international baccalaureate courses, special education services, gifted and talented programs, charter school programs and any other educational programs available to pupils enrolled in the school district; requires each public school within the school district to post the notice in a conspicuous place at the school.
Chapter 304
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB348_en.pdf
Title: A.B. 348
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School Safety |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Amends existing law which authorizes the boards of trustees of school districts to establish policies prohibiting the activities of criminal gangs on school property; makes the establishment of such policy mandatory. Chapter 282
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB154_en.pdf
Title: A.B. 154
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
School Safety--Bullying Prevention/Conflict Resolution |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing safe and respectful learning environments in public schools to include a prohibition on bullying and cyber-bullying; requires the standards of content and performance for courses of study in computer education and technology established by the Council to Establish Academic Standards for Public Schools to include a policy for the ethical, safe and secure use of computers and other electronic devices; revises certain prohibited acts to specifically include cyber- bullying. Chapter 188
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/SB/SB163_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 163
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Authorizing the Superintendent of Public Instruction to issue an additional license to teach elementary education, middle school or junior high school education or secondary education to certain licensed teachers; revises provisions governing the reciprocal licensure of teachers and other educational personnel; requires the Commission on Professional Standards in Education to conduct a review of the regulations of the Commission governing the licensure and endorsement of special education teachers. Chapter 166.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB425_en.pdf
Title: A.B. 425
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School/District Structure/Operations--Facilities |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Revises requirements for the purchase of property on subdivided land for school construction; provides that in counties of a specified size a school district and subdivider may negotiate a purchase price which is the lesser of the fair market value of the land on the date of purchase or the fair market value of the land at the time the tentative subdivision map was approved plus the costs of certain expenses paid by the subdivider. Chapter 288
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/Ab/AB220_en.pdf
Title: A.B. 220
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Student Supports--Remediation |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Provides for the reversion of certain money in the Account for Programs for Innovation and the Prevention of Remediation created to provide grants of money to public schools and consortiums of public schools for programs designed for the achievement of pupils that are linked to the plan to improve the achievement of pubils or for innovative programs, or both, to the State General Fund. Chapter 241
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB530_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 530
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Related to teachers; relates to an existing law which provides for the issuance of a special qualifications license to an applicant who holds a master's, graduatee, or doctoral degree in a field for which the applicant will provide classroom instruction; expands the issuance of a special qualifications license to applicants who hold a bachelor's degree; requires that the applicant participate in a program of student teaching or mentoring. Chapter 130.
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB542_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 428
Source: http://leg.state.nv.us |
Teaching Quality--Preparation |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Creates the Grant Fund for the Training and Education of Personnel Who Work With Pupils With Autism; requires that the boards of trustees of school districts and the governing bodies of charter schools ensure that certain personnel possess the skills and qualifications necessary to work with pupils with autism; requires the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that certain personnel possess the skills and qualifications necessary to provide services to children with autism and their families. Chapter 342
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB359_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 359
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Reorganizes the Regional Training Programs for the Professional Development of Teachers and Administrators. Chapter 320
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB560_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 560
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Textbooks and Open Source |
Signed into law 05/2009 |
P-12 |
Relates to school districts; revises provisions governing the required minimum expenditures for textbooks, instructional supplies and instructional hardware; includes instructional software within such provisions; requires the Department of Education to determine the required minimum expenditure; subjects charter schools and university schools for profoundly gifted pupils to the minimum expenditure requirements; requires that a university school for profoundly gifted pupils report on certain expenditures. Chapter 131
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB429_en.pdf
Title: A.B. 429
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Assessment |
Adopted 04/2009 |
P-12 |
Revises various provisions governing proficiency examinations, include pass of proficiency examinations and an alternative method to demonstrate proficiency in science, social studies, and automobile technology . http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
Title: NAC 389
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Signed into law 04/2009 |
P-12 |
Makes a supplemental appropriation to the State Distributive School Account for unanticipated shortfalls in Fiscal Year 2008-2009 in certain tax revenue.
Chapter 17
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB533_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 533
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 04/2009 |
P-12 |
Amends existing law which requires the board of trustees of each school district to notify the postprobationary and probationary employees who are employed by the board of trustees to notify those employees, on or before a specified date of each year, of the reemployment status of those employees for the next school year; temporarily delays the statutory deadline for notifying school employees of their reemployment status. Chapter 18
http://leg.state.nv.us/75th2009/Bills/AB/AB542_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 542
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Finance--Taxes/Revenues |
Signed into law 03/2009 |
P-12 |
Imposes an additional tax on the gross receipts from the rental of transient lodging in certain counties to be deposited into the state Supplemental School Support Fund for distribution to school districts and charter schools; requires voter approval. Chapter 4
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/
Title: I.P. 1
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Adopted 02/2009 |
P-12 |
Revises various provisions governing charter schools including applications, reporting of data, preparation of budgets, and definitions.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS
Title: NAC 386
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Signed into law 12/2008 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing state financial administration; authorizes the State Treasurer to establish a line of credit on behalf of the state with the Local Government Pooled Investment Fund not to exceed a specified amount and to sell notes to the Fund to establish the line of credit; requires the bond funds to be placed into the General Fund; reduces the moneys budgeted for Fiscal Year 208-09; provides that specified examinations will not be administered to pupils in the 2008-09 school year. Chapter 1
Title: A.B. 2A
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Adopted 09/2008 |
P-12 |
Revises various provisions relating to charter schools for the Department. NEVADA 4427
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
Title: NAC 386
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Adopted 09/2008 |
P-12 |
Establishes provisions relating to applications to form a charter school for sponsorship by the State Board of Education.
Title: NAC 386
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Adopted 09/2008 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing educational management organizations relating to charter schools.
Title: NAC 386
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Textbooks and Open Source |
Signed into law 06/2008 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing expenditures for textbooks, instructional supplies and instructional hardware by school districts; reduces the amount previously appropriated for textbooks, instructional supplies and instructional hardware; reduces the basic support guarantee for school districts.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/24thSpecial/Bills/SB/SB5_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 5A
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Accountability |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the annual reports of accountability and the plans to improve. Eliminate the requirement for the establishment of technical assistance partnerships. Revises provisions governing the school support teams and the recommendation of corrective action. Revises provisions governing the factors for consideration by the Commission in awarding grants of money from the Account. Requires the Commission to conduct an assessment of the needs of each school district relating to educational technology during the spring semester of each even-numbered school year for submission to the Legislative Committee on Education and the Legislature.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB184_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 184
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Alternative Education |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Creates pilot program for alternative programs of education for disruptive pupils established, appropriates funds and district eligibility requirements.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/23rdSpecial/Bills/AB/AB2_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 2A
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Bilingual/ESL |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the inclusion of certain information in the biennial budget request for the state distributive school account for submission to the department of administration based upon the annual budgets submitted by the school districts. Creates the Grant Fund for Incentives for licensed educational personnel and requires the board of trustees of each school district to establish a program of incentive pay for certain employees of the school district. Individuals eligible for grant: (1) Licensed teachers, school psychologists, school librarians, school counselors and administrators employed at the school level who have been employed in that category of position for at least 5 years in the state or another state and who are employed in schools which are at-risk; and (2) Teachers who hold an endorsement in the field of mathematics, science, special education, English as a second language or other area of need within the school district, as determined by the state superintendent.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/23rdSpecial/Bills/AB/AB1_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 1A
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Authorizes the boards of trustees of school districts to establish a program of empowerment schools for the public schools of the school district. Authorizes public schools to develop empowerment plans. Prescribes the process for the approval of empowerment plans by the boards of trustees of school districts. Provides principals of empowerment schools with autonomy in areas relating to the operation of the school, including, without limitation, the school schedule, governance, incentives for employees, staffing, budgeting and the provision of instruction.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB238_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 238
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College |
Authorizes a college or university within the Nevada System of Higher Education to sponsor charter schools. Sets forth the requirements for a charter school that has been in operation for at least 5 years to be exempt from an annual performance audit and undergo a performance audit every 3 years and to be eligible for available money from legislative appropriation or otherwise for facilities. Expands the services that a school district must provide if the school district sponsors a charter school. Authorizes a governing body to consist of at least two licensed teachers and one person who previously held a license to teach and prohibits more than two persons who serve on the governing body from representing the same organization or business or otherwise representing the interests of the same organization or business.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB591_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 591
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Finance |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to recalculate the basic support guarantee for Fiscal Year 2008-09 based upon a salary increase of 4.375 percent rather than 4 percent if the projected revenues from the local school support tax exceed a certain threshold.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB563_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 563
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Finance |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the review of school districts based upon financial management principles. Revises provisions governing the preliminary report of the review and requires the consultant to submit the preliminary report to the superintendent of the school district or the superintendent's designee for preparation of a written response of the school district. Also makes the preliminary report confidential until the final report has been submitted.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB244_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 244
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Finance |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
If a municipality proposes to issue or incur general obligation bonds, the proposal must be submitted to the electors at an election. Provides that such a question may authorize the transfer of any excess revenue generated to the fund for capital projects of the school district for the payment of capital projects which can lawfully be paid from that fund. Increases the amount of the guarantee of each school district outstanding at any one time to $40,000,000.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB615_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 615
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Finance--Bonds |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
Increases revenue bonding authority of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB455_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 455
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB455_EN.pdf |
Governance--School Boards |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the salaries of the members of the boards of trustees of school districts based on the population of the county in which the school district is located. Authorizes a member of the board of trustees to donate all or a part of his salary to a school within the school district or to the school district. requires the board of trustees of each school district to adopt a program to engage administrators employed at the district level in annual classroom instruction, observation and other activities in a manner that is appropriate for the responsibilities, position and duties of the administrators.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB328_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 328
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Excuses compulsory attendance if a child is enrolled in a private school or if a notice of intent to homeschool the child is filed with the superintendent of schools of the school district in which the child resides. Authorizes the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of a charter school, as applicable, to require a birth certificate or other documentation to prove the identity of the homeschooled child who wishes to participate in certain activities and classes offered by the public schools in this State and requires such proof under certain circumstances. Sets forth requirements concerning a notice of intent to homeschool and establishes certain rights for a child that is being homeschooled and the parents of that child. Sets forth requirements concerning notice of intent of a homeschooled child to participate in programs and activities, which must be filed before a homeschooled child may participate in
certain classes, activities and programs in a public school or through a school district, or through the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association. Prescribes the information that must be provided by a homeschooled child who wishes to enroll in a public high school to demonstrate competency in those courses of study or successful completion of those courses. Requires the board of trustees of each school district to maintain on its Internet website pertinent information concerning the examinations available to children in the school district. Requires each school district to ensure that homeschooled children who reside in the school district have adequate notice of the availability of the website.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB404_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 404
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
No Child Left Behind--Parent Involvement |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Establishes an Advisory Council on Parental Involvement and prescribes the membership and duties of the council. State accountability law requires that support teams must be established for each public school that is designated as demonstrating need for improvement for 3 consecutive years or more. Requires each support team to review certain information pertaining to the school and revise the school's plan to improve accordingly. Authorizes a teacher in an elementary school to provide to each parent and legal guardian of a pupil enrolled in the school a report containing certain information about the pupil and the involvement of the parent or legal guardian in the education of his child. Requires principals of schools designated as demonstrating need for improvement for 3 consecutive years or more to provide aggregate information concerning the educational involvement accords to the support team established for the school. Requires provision of the code of honor relating to cheating to the pupil as well as his parent or legal guardian for their signature on that document.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB143_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 143
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
P-16 or P-20 |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College |
Creates the P-16 Advisory Council to assist in the coordination between elementary, secondary and higher education in the state. Provides for the organization, powers and duties of the council.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB239_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 239
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
Provides an exception from the 2-year residency requirement for students who have a parent or legal guardian on active duty serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Further requires the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to establish a procedure by which an applicant for a millennium scholarship would be required to execute an affidavit declaring his
eligibility for a millennium scholarship and his citizenship or immigration status.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/23rdSpecial/Bills/SB/SB5_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 5A
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Postsecondary Finance |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
Postsec. |
Authorizes the creation of tax increment areas by cooperative agreement between a city and the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada in certain circumstances.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB374_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 374
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Postsecondary Participation--Access |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Expands the annual reports of accountability information to include the rate of pupils who drop out of school in grades 6, 7 and 8. Requires the State Board to prescribe alternative criteria that a pupil may satisfy to receive a standard high school diploma if that pupil passes the mathematics and reading subject areas of the high school proficiency examination but has not passed the examination in its entirety after taking the examination at least three times before 12th grade. Provides that a pupil may be granted credit for a course without attending the course if he passes an examination, as prescribed by the State Board, demonstrating competency in the subject area of the course. Requires the board of trustees of each school district to adopt a policy for a pupil to be placed on academic probation and to earn credits required for high school while the pupil is completing the requirements for promotion to high school. Expands the age of compulsory school attendance to 18 years.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB312_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 312
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School Safety |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Requires children who are taken into custody for possession of a firearm while on school property to submit to an evaluation by a qualified professional and a drug test.
Revises the jurisdiction of school police officers under certain circumstances.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB354_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 354
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School/District Structure/Operations--Facilities |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Provides that, in a county whose population is less than 400,000 (currently counties other than Clark County), plans, designs and specifications pertaining to the construction or renovation of school buildings must be reviewedby, and the construction or renovation must be inspected by, the county building department or another local building department in the county.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB499_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 499
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School/District Structure/Operations--Libraries |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Requires school districts to pay increased salaries to certain professional school library media specialists who hold certain national certification.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB166_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 166
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Special Education |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the rights of parents of pupils with disabilities. Provides that the rights of a parent of a pupil with a disability under the IDEA transfer to the pupil when the pupil attains the age of 18 years. Authorizes the parent of a pupil with a disability to submit a concise application to the school district or the charter school in which the pupil is enrolled for the appointment of the parent to represent the educational interests of the pupil when the pupil attains the age of 18 years.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB115_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 115
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Student Supports--Remediation |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the Commission on Educational Excellence. requires the Commission to establish guidelines for reviewing, evaluating and approving applications for grants of money from the Account. Directs that the guidelines include consideration of the list of priorities of schools provided to the Commission by the Department of Education and revises the contents of that list. Also requires each school district to provide assistance, upon the request of a public school within the school district, in the development of an application for a grant. Provides that the Commission shall not award a grant of money from the Account for a program of full-day kindergarten. Identifies specific information relating to allocations from the Account that the Commission is required to include in its annual report on the Account. Places a limitation on the amount of money that may be expended from the Account each biennium for expenses incurred by members of the Commission to travel to the school districts and schools that receive allocations from the Account. Also authorizes the Commission to spend a maximum amount of money from the Account each biennium for: (1) the costs incurred by the Commission to hold meetings and conferences for recipients of allocations from the Account to discuss or display effective programs, practices and strategies; and (2) an evaluation of the programs that received allocations from the Account by an independent consultant.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB185_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 185
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Teaching Quality |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Appropriates money to provide for pilot programs of performance pay and enhanced compensation for the recruitment and retention of licensed teachers.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/23rdSpecial/Bills/AB/AB3_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 3A; (NEW BILL)
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Teaching Quality |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Relates to probationary teacher evaluation. Requires an administrator who is responsible for evaluating a teacher to personally observe that teacher in the classroom for not less than 60
minutes during each evaluation period. If a deficiency is discovered during the evaluation process, a reasonable effort must be made to assist the teacher to correct the deficiency. Requires an admonition to include a description of the deficiencies of the teacher and the actions that are necessary to correct those deficiencies.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB460_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 460
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Teaching Quality--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
Signed into law 06/2007 |
P-12 |
Requires an administrator who is responsible for evaluating a teacher to personally observe that teacher in the classroom for not less than a cumulative total of 60 minutes during each evaluation period. Requires that, if an administrator admonishes a teacher, an admonition must include a description of the deficiencies of the teacher and the actions that are necessary to correct those deficiencies.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB328_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 328
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Assessment |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Limits the district-wide tests, examinations and assessments that the board of trustees of a school district may administer between July 1, 2007, and January 1, 2009. Authorizes the board of trustees of each school district to require, beginning on January 1, 2009, the administration of district-wide tests, examinations and assessments that the board of trustees determines are vital to measuring pupil achievement and progress. Requires the board of trustees of each school district to submit a report to the legislative committee on education concerning the testing of pupils within the school district during the 2006-2007 school year.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB110_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 110
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention) |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Authorizes school districts to operate an alternative program for all grade levels of pupils who are at risk of dropping out of school, subject to the approval of the state superintendent. Eliminates the restriction on the eligibility of a provider of the distance education to receive payment for a pupil if an agreement is not filed with the superintendent. Expands the eligibility for independent study to include all pupils who are enrolled in public schools, pupils who are enrolled in an alternative program and pupils who are enrolled in a program designed to meet the requirements for an adult standard diploma. Provides that if a pupil enrolled in a program designed to meet the requirements for an adult standard diploma successfully completes a college course, the pupil must be granted credit towards that diploma. Eliminates the requirement that a provider of a program of distance education submit to the department of education and the legislative bureau of educational accountability and program evaluation an annual report of the program.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB535_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 535
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Attendance |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Require a report of pupils who drop out of school in grade 8 to be included in the reports of accountability prepared by the State Board of Education and the boards of trustees of school districts. Requires the board of trustees of a school district located in a county whose population is 100,000 or more (currently Clark and Washoe Counties) to establish a school attendance council. Requires the board of trustees of each school district to establish procedures to monitor the attendance and truancy of pupils within the school district. Makes the inducement or attempt unlawful if the person knowingly induces or attempts to induce the child to be unlawfully absent from school. Clarifies that a parent or guardian may be in violation of this law if the parent knowingly induces or attempts to induce a child to be unlawfully absent from school. Authorizes the juvenile court to order the parent or guardian of the child to pay a fine if the parent or guardian knowingly induced the child to be a habitual truant.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB485_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 485
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Background Checks |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Requires the department of education to establish a procedure for the notification, tracking and monitoring of the status of criminal cases involving licensed teachers and other licensed educational personnel.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB313_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 313
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Bilingual/ESL |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Establishes a pilot program to study English immersion and English language learner programs for pupils who are limited English proficient. The Department of Education will select the public schools to participate in the pilot program.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB398_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 398
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Career/Technical Education |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Requires reports of accountability information for public schools to include certain information regarding pupils enrolled in career and technical education. Revises provisions governing the acquisition of joint facilities and projects by school districts for the purpose of providing career and technical education.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB131_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 131
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Creates a school district for charter schools sponsored by the state board for federal law purposes. Revises provisions governing the closure of a charter school. Clarifes certain provisions governing the payments of money to a charter school for the enrollment of certain pupils. Revises provisions governing the employment of administrators for a charter school.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB334_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 334
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Establishes the Program of School Choice for Children in Foster Care for certain pupils who are in foster care, to be administered by the department of education. The legal guardian or custodian of a child who is in foster care may apply to participate in the Program and enroll in a public school other than the public school which the child is zoned to attend. A child who
participates in the program is included in the count of pupils in the school district in which the child attends school for purposes of apportionments and allowances from the state distributive school account.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB400_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 400
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Civic Education |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Create the Nevada Youth Legislative Issues Forum, consisting of 21 members who are enrolled in grades 9-12. Sets forth the powers and duties of the Forum. The Forum must hold at least two public hearings each school year, review issues of importance to the youth in the state and submit an annual report of the activities of the Forum.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB247_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 247
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Curriculum--Arts Education |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Provides for a portion of the money in the Account for License Plates for the Support of the Education of Children in the Arts to be distributed to VSA arts of Nevada
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB76_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 76
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Economic/Workforce Development |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
Revises provisions relating to student loans administered by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education for students enrolled in certain workforce educational programs. Revises the interest rate and delinquency charge that may be charged to students who receive certain loans from the Commission.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB357_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 357
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Governance--School Boards |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Authorizes the board of trustees of a school district in a county whose population is 50,000 or more to cause each meeting of the board to be broadcast on a television station created to provide community access to cable television by using the facilities of the school district, county or any city located in the county. Requires those school districts to provide a report to the legislative committee on education and the legislature concerning the progress of the school district in televising the meetings of the board of trustees.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB267_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 267
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Health |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College |
Requires a physical examination before the completion of the first year of enrollment in elementary school. Requires examinations of height and weight of a representative sample of pupils. Authorizes the board of trustees of a school district to adopt a policy encouraging the school district and schools within the district to collaborate with qualified health care providers and students enrolled in health care programs in postsecondary educational institutions to assist in the physical examinations. Requires notice be provided to the parent
or guardian of a child before the physical examinations are performed on a child. Requires school nurses or a designee of a school nurse to report the results of such physical examinations to the state health officer for statistical purposes and to exclude from the reports any identifying information relating to a particular child.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB354_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 354
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Health |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Existing law requires the immunization of children in public schools, private schools and child care facilities in certain circumstances. Requires the department of health and human services to establish an immunization information system.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB410_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 410
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Instructional Approaches--Grading Practices |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Provides for high school reform. Requires the board of trustees of each school district to adopt a policy for each public school of the school district in which ninth grade pupils are enrolled, to develop a 4-year academic plan for each of those pupils. Requires the board of trustees of each school district that includes at least one high school in which 1,200 pupils or more are enrolled - including 9th grade pupils - to adopt a policy to provide a program of small learning communities to be carried out by each principal. Requires the state board to prescribe a uniform grading policy for all public high schools. Requires the board of trustees of each school district to adopt a policy that sets forth the duties, roles and responsibilities of school counselors.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB212_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 212
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Parent/Family |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Requires the parent of a child who is the victim of a sexual offense to give written consent before the name of the child may provided to a school.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB57_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 57
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Postsecondary Governance and Structures |
Passed Legislature, On November 2010 Ballot 05/2007 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
Proposes to amend the state constitution to require the legislature to provide for the organization and duties of the board of regents and the appointment of its members by the governor.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SJR/SJR4_EN.pdf
Title: S.J.R. 4
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Private Schools |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Revises requirements relating to emergency drills for pupils in private elementary and secondary educational institutions. Revises provisions that relate to the inspection of such institutions and govern the fees relating to such institutions.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB250_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 250
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Scheduling/School Calendar |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Expands the circumstances under which a school district in a county whose population is 100,000 or more may apply for an alternative schedule to include an alternative schedule that is designed solely for the purpose of providing professional development for educational personnel.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB151_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 151
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
School Safety |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Authorizes the superintendent of schools of a school district to extend the jurisdiction of school police officers to streets adjacent to school property, buildings and facilities for the purpose of issuing traffic citations during the times that school is in session or school-related activities are in progress.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB534_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 534
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Special Populations--Gifted and Talented |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the Nevada plan and the apportionments and allowances from the state distributive school account to include pupils who are enrolled in a university school for profoundly gifted pupils. Revises provisions governing employment of unlicensed personnel at a university school. Revises provisions governing the eligibility of a child for enrollment. Revises provisions relating to membership of the governing body of a university school.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB567_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 567
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Students--Athletics/Extracurricular Activities |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Makes decisions of the Interscholastic Activities Association and certain of its designees final and binding. Provides that a decision of the Association or a designee of the
Association that is authorized to make final decisions on disputes must not be stayed by a court pending the court's final judgment on the matter.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB391_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 391
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Students--Athletics/Extracurricular Activities |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Requires the state board to adopt regulations governing the activities of cheerleaders and other members of a spirit squad at public schools, charter schools, private schools and parochial schools.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB386_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 386
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Teaching Quality |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Amends current law to require districts to maintain an employee in a position of employment rather than suspend employment for failure to maintain a valid license if the lapse of the employee's license occurs during a time that school is in session. Requires the state superintendent to provide written notice to each licensed teacher informing the teacher of the date of license expiration. Notification must be mailed between six months and a year before date of expiration.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB432_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 432
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Teaching Quality |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Provides that a special qualifications license to teach may be issued to a person who holds a Passport to Teaching certification from the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence, passes certain examinations required by this State and agrees to participate in a program of mentoring for the first year of his employment as a teacher with a school district or charter school.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB264_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 264
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Teaching Quality |
Signed into law 05/2007 |
P-12 |
Requires a school district which has entered into an agreement for the assignment of student teachers within the district for training purposes to employ certain student teachers as substitutes in at-risk schools and in hard to fill subject areas when licensed teachers are not available to fill those positions. Requires the legislative committee on education to conduct a study of issues relating to the use of long-term substitute teachers during the 2007-09 interim.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB512_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 512
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation |
Signed into law 04/2007 |
P-12 |
Requires drivers to stop at any location for a school bus displaying a flashing red light signal.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/AB/AB66_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 66
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
Postsecondary |
Rejected by Voters. 12/2006 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
Proposes to amend the Constitution to provide for the election of certain members of the Board of Regents and the gubernatorial appointment of certain members of the Board of Regents; specifies the number and terms of the members.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AJR/AJR11_72_EN.pdf
Title: AJR 11
Source: http://leg.state.nv.us/ |
Finance |
Approved by voters 11/2006 |
P-12 |
Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to require the legislature to fund the operation of the public schools for K-12th grades before any other part of the state budget for the next biennium.
http://www.sos.state.nv.us/nvelection/2004_bq/bq1.htm
Title: Ballot Question # 1
Source: http://www.sos.state.nv.us/ |
Religion |
Died 03/2006 |
P-12 |
The Truth in Science Initiative (Initiative) proposes to add a new section to the Constitution regarding
how evolution is to be taught in the state's schools. Under the Initiative, students must be informed that
although most scientists agree that Darwin's theory of evolution is well supported, a small minority of
scientists do not agree. The Initiative specifies several areas of disagreement about the theory of evolution. The Initiative
requires that all students must be taught the strengths and weaknesses of the theory of evolution with
regard to these specified areas of disagreement before the end of the 10th grade.
http://secretaryofstate.biz/nvelection/int_ref/TruthInScience.pdf
Title: Initiative Petition
Source: http://secretaryofstate.biz |
Curriculum--Arts Education |
Adopted 02/2006 |
P-12 |
Establishes rules adding dance to the list of single- subject majorsand minors
Title: NAC 391.131
Source: Lexis-Nexis |
Attendance |
Adopted 01/2006 |
P-12 |
Establishes rules regarding maximum age for a high school pupil in Nevada -- to allow for basic support apportionment for pupils who are over the normal age of a high school senior where an 18, 19 or 20 year old may need an extra year to complete required credits for high school graduation.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/2005Register/R211-05A.pdf
Title: NAC 387.345
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Accountability |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the statewide system of accountability for public schools; redesignating the four regional training programs for the professional development of teachers and administrators based upon the geographic regions served by those programs. Expands on technical assistance partnerships and says that they may require the school for which the partnership was established to submit plans,
strategies, tasks and measures that, in the determination of the partnership, will assist the school in improving the achievement
and proficiency of pupils enrolled in the school.
Title: H.B. 109
Source: StateNet |
Accountability |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
The board of trustees of each school district and the principal of each public school must prepare an annual summary of accountability information for public dissemination. This bill changes the requirements for the annual report of accountability and expands the school designations that may be appealed. This bill also makes changes to the proficiency exam requirements, including the grade levels for administering the writing and science proficiency exams. Under existing law, fees collected pursuant to the Private Elementary and Secondary Education Authorization Act are deposited in the State General Fund. This bill requires those fees to be deposited in the appropriate account of the Department of Education.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AB/AB154_EN.pdf
Title: H.B. 154
Source: StateNet |
Career/Technical Education |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
Calls for the establishment of "advisory technical skills committees" by superintendents of districts with career and technical education.
Establishes that a pupil who successfully completes a program of career and technical education and who otherwise satisfies the requirements for graduation from high school must be awarded a high school diploma with an endorsement indicating that the pupil has successfully completed the program of career and technical education. The provisions of this subsection do not preclude a pupil from receiving more than one endorsement on his diploma, if applicable. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AB/AB388_EN.pdf
Title: H.B. 388
Source: StateNet |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
AN ACT relating to education; revising provisions governing the operation of charter schools, the employees of charter schools and the enrollment of pupils in charter schools; providing for the issuance of a license to teach to certain persons with graduate degrees and work experience.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AB/AB162_EN.pdf
Title: H.B. 162
Source: StateNet |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the review of applications to form charter schools submitted for sponsorship by the State Board of Education and requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to submit a report to the Legislature concerning the applications to form charter schools that were submitted during the preceding biennium.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AB/AB168_EN.pdf
Title: H.B. 168
Source: StateNet |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
(S) APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR. CHAPTER 490. 06/2005 |
P-12 |
Revises the provisions governing the review of applications to form charter schools submitted to the board of trustees of a school district and the State Board of Education. Requires the governing body of a charter school sponsored by the board of trustees of a larger school district to enroll pupils who reside in the district before enrolling pupils who reside outside the district. Revises the provisions governing the licensed personnel of a charter school, the provisions governing the use of certain accountability information and the provisions governing the reporting of accountability information for charter schools sponsored by the State Board of Education.
This bill grants discretion to the State Board whether to approve or deny an application, similar to the discretion currently granted to the boards of trustees of school districts. This bill also amends existing law to provide that an application may be submitted directly to the State Board without first being denied by a school district, regardless of whether the proposed charter school is designed exclusively for the enrollment of special education pupils. This bill requires each member of the governing body of a charter school to submit an affidavit to the Department of Education indicating that he has read and understands the material concerning membership on the governing body, if such material is provided by the Department. This bill requires the governing body of a charter school sponsored by the board of trustees of a school district located in certain larger counties to enroll pupils who live in the district before enrolling pupils who live outside the district. This bill provides that a person who holds a valid license to teach with an administrative endorsement may be employed as an administrator at the charter school. This bill also reduces the period during which a licensed teacher who is on a leave of absence from a school district to work at a charter school may return to a guaranteed comparable teaching position.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AB/AB180_EN.pdf
Title: H.B. 180
Source: StateNet |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
AN ACT relating to education; requiring the governing body of a charter school sponsored by the board of trustees of a school district to enroll pupils who reside in the district before enrolling pupils who reside outside the district; making various changes concerning the employment practices of charter schools; revising provisions governing an application to form a charter school and the revocation of the written charter of a charter school; revising the provisions governing apportionments from the State Distributive School Account to charter schools sponsored by the State Board of Education; revising the provisions governing programs of distance education; requiring a charter school to pay for an additional administration of achievement and proficiency examinations under certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
This bill requires all unlicensed applicants for employment with a charter school to submit a set of fingerprints to the governing body of the charter school for submission to the FBI for a criminal history report. This bill also requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to review the criminal history report of an applicant for employment with a charter school if that applicant has been convicted of a felony or an offense involving moral turpitude.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/SB/SB56_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 56
Source: StateNet |
Class Size |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
Each school district that does not meet the ratio of pupils per class (15:1 in grades k-3) must request a variance from the State Board by providing a written statement that includes the reasons for the request and the justification for exceeding the applicable prescribed ratio of pupils per class.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AB/AB526_EN.pdf
Title: H.B. 526
Source: StateNet |
Class Size |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
Authorizes certain school districts to develop plans for alternative pupil-teacher ratios. In lieu of complying with the pupil-teacher ratio, a school district in a county whose population is less than 100,000 may, in consultation with the recognized associations representing licensed educational personnel, develop a plan to reduce the district's pupil-teacher ratios per class for specified grade levels in elementary schools. Alternative ratios for grade 6 may only be approved for those school districts that include grade 6 in elementary school. The alternative pupil-teacher ratios must not:
(a) Exceed 22 to 1 in grades 1, 2 and 3; and
(b) Exceed 25 to 1 in grades 4 and 5 or grades 4, 5 and 6, as applicable.
3. The State Board shall approve a plan submitted pursuant to subsection 2 if the plan:
(a) Reduces the district's pupil-teacher ratio in the elementary schools within the school district; and
(b) Is fiscally neutral.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/SB/SB460_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 460
Source: StateNet |
Class Size |
(H) APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR. CHAPTER 433. 06/2005 |
P-12 |
Makes appropriations to the State Distributive School Account for purposes relating to class-size reduction. The state appropriates from the State General Fund to the State Distributive School Account the sum of $125,552,187 for distribution by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to the county school districts for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 which must, except as otherwise provided in sections 3 and 4 of this act, be used to employ teachers to comply with the required ratio of pupils to teachers, as set forth in NRS 388.700, in grades 1 and 2 and in selected kindergartens with pupils who are considered at risk of failure by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and to maintain the current ratio of pupils per teacher in grade 3. Expenditures for the class-size reduction program must be accounted for in a separate category of expenditure in the State Distributive School Account.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AB/AB575_EN.pdf
Title: H.B. 575
Source: StateNet |
Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
This bill designates the association for interscholastic activities as the "Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association." This bill allows homeschooled children to participate in interscholastic activities and events in addition to those that are governed by the association that is currently formed for high school athletics. A homeschooled child must be allowed to participate through the public school that the child is otherwise zoned to attend, and the same rules governing eligibility and participation for public school pupils apply to homeschooled children.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/SB/SB221_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 221
Source: StateNet |
P-3 Kindergarten--Full-Day Kindergarten |
(H) APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR. CHAPTER 3. 06/2005 |
P-12 |
Authorizes the Department of Education transfer from the State Distributive School Account 2 the sum of $9,330,000 for allocation to school districts to provide full-day kindergarten during the 2005-2007 biennium. The money must be used to provide full-day kindergarten in schools approved by the Department of Education.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AB/AB4.pdf
Title: H.B. 4
Source: StateNet |
Parent/Family |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes a monitoring system for the statewide system of accountability; revises various provisions governing the statewide system of accountability; requires the Department of Education to prescribe an educational involvement accord for use in all public schools which includes a description of how the parent or legal guardian will be involved in the education of the pupil; requires the Department of Education to prescribe a code of honor relating to cheating.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/SB/SB214_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 214
Source: StateNet |
Postsecondary |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
AN ACT relating higher education; requiring the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to ensure that students enrolled in a program for the education of teachers are instructed in the academic standards required for high school pupils; requiring access to library facilities for students enrolled at an institution within the University and Community College System of Nevada; specifying that a student at a university or state college within the System completes a full course of study for the issuance of a diploma of graduation from the System if he satisfies the requirements for graduation and a degree as set forth in the catalog of the university or state college that is in effect at the time of enrollment or at the time of graduation, whichever the student elects; revising the terms of office of members of the Board of Regents; revising provisions regarding the degrees and transferability of credits earned within the System; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Legislative Counsel's Digest: Existing law provides for the establishment of courses of study and academic standards for the public schools in this State. (Chapter 389 of NRS) This bill requires the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to work with the State Board of Education and the Council to Establish Academic Standards for Public Schools to ensure that students enrolled in a program for the education of teachers are provided instruction in the standards for high school pupils. Existing law sets forth the requirements for issuance of a baccalaureate degree by the Board of Regents. (NRS 396.560) This bill specifies the manner in which a student is determined to have completed a full course of study for the issuance of a diploma of graduation from the System. Existing law prescribes 6-year terms of office for the members of the Board of Regents. (NRS 396.040) This bill reduces the terms of office to years. The current members elected will continue to serve out their 6-year terms of office. This provision becomes effective only if AJR 11 of the 72nd Session of the Nevada Legislature is not passed by the 73rd Session of the Legislature. Existing law requires that all credits earned at a community college within the System be transferable to a university or state college within the System if the course catalog identifies the course by the same title and description. (NRS 396.568) This bill requires that all courses earned at a community college within the System automatically transfer to a university or state college within the System and removes the requirements regarding the course catalog. This bill also provides that a student who has been awarded an associate's degree must be enrolled as a junior if he enrolls in any institution within the System. This bill further provides that a student enrolled at any campus of the System must be granted access to library facilities available within the System and must be adequately informed of those facil
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AB/AB280_EN.pdf
Title: H.B. 280
Source: StateNet |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
(S) ENROLLED AND DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR. 06/2005 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
AN ACT relating to the University and Community College System of Nevada; providing for the applicability of certain policies established by the Board of Regents in determining residency for purposes of eligibility for free tuition and certain student loans; lengthening certain minimum periods of residency required for students at institutions of the System to qualify for free tuition from to 12 months; and expanding the categories of persons who are entitled to receive free tuition to include employees of the System who take classes other than
during their regular working hours; and members of the Armed Forces of the United States.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/SB/SB32_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 32
Source: StateNet |
School Safety |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
Requires the Department of Education to prescribe a policy for public schools to provide a safe and respectful learning environment; prohibiting a school official from interfering with or preventing the disclosure of information concerning harassment or intimidation in public schools; provides that certain causes of action may not be brought against a pupil or an employee or volunteer of a school who reports an incident of harassment or intimidation.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AB/AB202_EN.pdf
Title: H.B. 202
Source: StateNet |
School Safety--Expulsion/Suspension |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
Revises governing the formation of charter schools designed exclusively for pupils with disciplinary problems. Provides that a pupil who is suspended or expelled from a public school may enroll in a program of independent study, in a program of distance education or in a charter school under certain circumstance.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/SB/SB367_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 367
Source: StateNet |
School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
Requires the Nevada Association of School Boards to study the feasibility and necessity of safety restraints for use by pupils on school buses.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AB/AB411_EN.pdf
Title: H.B. 411
Source: StateNet |
Special Populations--Gifted and Talented |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
Provides for the enrollment of certain pupils in a university school for profoundly gifted pupils in lieu of enrolling in the schools that such pupils are otherwise scheduled to attend.
A university school for profoundly gifted pupils will determine the eligibility of a pupil for admission to the school based upon a comprehensive assessment of the pupil's potential for academic and intellectual achievement at the school, including, without limitation, intellectual and academic ability, motivation, emotional maturity and readiness for the environment of an accelerated educational program. The assessment must be conducted by a broad-based committee of professionals in the field of education.
Profoundly gifted pupil" means a person who is under the age of 18 years:
1. Whose intelligence quotient as determined by an individual administration of the Wechsler or Stanford-Binet Series tests or other test approved by the governing body of the university school for profoundly gifted pupils is at or above the 99.9th percentile; or
2. Who scores at or above the 99.9th percentile for his age on an aptitude or achievement test, including, without limitation, the Scholastic Aptitude Test or the American College Test.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/SB/SB461_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 461
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
Signed into law 06/2005 |
P-12 |
AN ACT relating to education; requiring the plans to improve the achievement of pupils to include strategies for the professional development of teachers and administrators that directly address the needs of pupils; revising provisions governing the professional development provided to teachers and administrators; requiring the governing body of each regional training program for the professional development of teachers and administrators to review certain plans to improve the achievement of pupils.
If the board of trustees of a school district or the
superintendent of schools of a school district schedules a day or
days for the professional development of teachers or
administrators employed by the school district:
1. The primary focus of that scheduled professional
development must be to improve the achievement of the pupils
enrolled in the school district;
2. The scheduled professional development must be
structured so that teachers attend professional development that is
designed for the specific subject areas or grades taught by those
teachers.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/SB/SB368_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 368
Source: StateNet |
Accountability |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College |
AN ACT relating to education; renaming the University and Community College System of Nevada as the Nevada System of Higher Education; clarifying that the System includes state colleges; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. NRS 385.3469 is hereby amended to read as follows: 385.3469 1. The State Board shall prepare an annual report of accountability that includes, without limitation: (a) Information on the achievement of all pupils based upon the results of the examinations administered pursuant to NRS 389.015 and 389.550, reported for each school district, including, without limitation, each charter school in the district, and for this State as a whole. (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, pupil achievement, reported separately by gender and reported separately for the following subgroups of pupils: (1) Pupils who are economically disadvantaged, as defined by the State Board; (2) Pupils from major racial and ethnic groups, as defined by the State Board; (3) Pupils with disabilities; (4) Pupils who are limited English proficient; and (5) Pupils who are migratory children, as defined by the State Board. (c) A comparison of the achievement of pupils in each subgroup identified in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 385.361 with the annual measurable objectives of the State Board. (d) The percentage of all pupils who were not tested, reported for each school district, including, without limitation, each charter school in the district, and for this State as a whole. (e) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the percentage of pupils who were not tested, reported separately by gender and reported separately for the subgroups identified in paragraph (b). (f) The most recent 3-year trend in the achievement of pupils in each subject area tested and each grade level tested pursuant to NRS 389.015 and 389.550, reported for each school district, including, without limitation, each charter school in the district, and for this State as a whole, which may include information regarding the trend ; 2 ; in the achievement of pupils for more than 3 years, if such information is available. (g) Information on whether each school district has made adequate yearly progress, including, without limitation, the name of each school district, if any, designated as demonstrating need for improvement pursuant to NRS 385.377 and the number of consecutive years that the school district has carried that designation. (h) Information on whether each public school, including, without limitation, each charter school, has made adequate yearly progress, including, without limitation, the name of each public school, if any, designated as demonstrating need for improvement pursuant to NRS 385.3623 and the number of consecutive years that the school has carried that designation. (i) Information on the results of pupils who participated i
Title: H.B. 527
Source: StateNet |
Attendance |
(H) APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR. CHAPTER 47. 05/2005 |
P-12 |
AN ACT relating to education; authorizing the board of trustees of a school district to accommodate certain pupils who are physically or mentally unable to attend school in the policy for attendance of pupils at school.
Title: H.B. 76
Source: StateNet |
Attendance--Compulsory |
(H) APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR. CHAPTER 151. 05/2005 |
P-12 |
AN ACT relating to education; authorizing the boards of trustees of school districts to apply to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for additional days or minutes of instruction for certain programs of remedial education; authorizing the board of trustees of a school district to prescribe the minimum attendance requirements for pupils who are enrolled in kindergarten or the first grade and for pupils who are enrolled in certain programs of remedial education; revising related provisions governing the attendance and truancy of pupils.
Title: H.B. 518
Source: StateNet |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Temporary Rule Adoption 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Amends provisions regarding meetings of governing bodies of charter schools. NEVADA REG 3708 (SN)
Title: NAC 386.345
Source: StateNet |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Temporary Rule Adoption 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Revises various provisions governing charter schools, including certain insurance information to be provided with applications to form charter schools, and apportionment of funding. NEVADA REG 3707 (SN)
Title: NAC 386.140, .355
Source: StateNet |
Curriculum--Science |
Temporary Rule Adoption 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Revises state academic standards for science.
Title: NAC 389.244, .2947, .411, .491, .4915
Source: StateNet |
Governance |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Creates the Commission on Educational Excellence; prescribing the membership and duties of the Commission; creating the Trust Fund for Educational Excellence; authorizing school districts and charter schools to apply for grants of money from the Trust Fund to improve the achievement of pupils; revising provisions governing the statewide system of accountability.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/SB/SB404_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 404
Source: StateNet |
Health |
(H) APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR. CHAPTER 43. 05/2005 |
P-12 |
AN ACT relating to pupils; requiring a principal or a school nurse of a public school to allow pupils to self-administer prescribed medications for asthma and anaphylaxis under certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto
Title: H.B. 182
Source: StateNet |
High School--Exit Exams |
Adopted 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Amends provisions governing high school proficiency examinations. NEVADA REG 3705 (SN)
Title: NAC 389.027, .051, .056, .058, .061, .071
Source: StateNet |
School Safety |
(H) APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR. CHAPTER 132. 05/2005 |
P-12 |
AN ACT relating to public schools; requiring local and regional governmental entities to conduct a study of safe walking routes for pupils in a certain area near schools.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/Reports/history.cfm?ID=1755
Title: H.B. 231
Source: StateNet |
School/District Structure/Operations--Facilities |
Signed into law 05/2005 |
P-12 |
The Legislature encourages the board of trustees of each school district in this State to adopt policies, or, if
applicable, to revise existing policies and regulations, governing the use of school buildings and facilities by groups and organizations
that are not part of the school district in a manner that will minimize costs to the school district as well as minimize costs to those groups
and organizations that are dedicated to the furtherance and benefit of the mission of the school district.
2. The Legislature recognizes that the boards of trustees of the school districts in this State have a vested interest in ensuring
that the operations of the school district are consistent with the policies and regulations adopted by the board of trustees. Therefore,
the Legislature hereby encourages the board of trustees of each school district to exercise such authority as is necessary to ensure that a policy or regulation adopted by the board of trustees concerning the use of school buildings and facilities by groups and organizations that are not part of the school district be applied as consistently as possible by all schools located in that school district.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AB/AB70_EN.pdf
Title: H.B. 70
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
(H) APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR. CHAPTER 136. 05/2005 |
P-12 |
AN ACT relating to educational personnel; revising provisions governing the appointment of a hearing officer in cases involving the demotion, dismissal or refusal to reemploy licensed educational personnel and in cases involving the suspension or revocation of an educational license; and providing other matters properly relating thereto
Title: H.B. 108
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Temporary Rule Adoption 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes rules regarding competency tests for initial licensure. NEVADA REG 3701 (SN)
Title: NAC 391.036
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative |
(H) APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR. CHAPTER 46. 05/2005 |
P-12 |
AN ACT relating to education; providing for the issuance of a special license for persons with certain graduate degrees and work experience to teach pupils in public schools;
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AB/AB206_EN.pdf
Title: H.B. 206
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Special Education |
Temporary Rule Adoption 05/2005 |
P-12 |
Sets forth provisions governing limited endorsement to teach one or more core academic subjects exclusively to students with disabilities. NEVADA REG 3702 (SN)
Title: NAC 391
Source: StateNet |
Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
Signed into law 04/2005 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
Makes supplemental appropriation to University and Community College System of Nevada for matching money for National Direct Student Loan Program for Fiscal Year 2004-2005.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/AB/AB107_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 107
Source: StateNet |
Scheduling/School Calendar |
Signed into law 03/2005 |
P-12 |
This bill provides a school district with various methods for scheduling the
contingent school days. The school district may schedule the 3 contingent school
days as full school days, an equivalent number of minutes of instruction added to
any school day or any combination of school days and minutes of instruction as
long as the total minutes of instruction equal at least 3 school days. If minutes of
instruction are added to a school day, at least 30 minutes must be added to the
school day.
http://leg.state.nv.us/73rd/bills/SB/SB202_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 202
Source: |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Temporary Rule Adoption 03/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes rules which extend the date by which the Superintendent of Public Instruction may issue a provisional nonrenewable license from July 1, 2005 to July 1, 2006 NEVADA REG 3691 (SN)
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-391.html#NAC391Sec056
Title: NAC 391.056
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Special Education |
Temporary Rule Adoption 03/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes rules which extend the expiration date of NAC 391.378, allowing persons with a special education endorsement to teach pupils who have autism. NEVADA REG 3690 (SN)
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-391.html#NAC391Sec378
Title: NAC 391.378
Source: StateNet |
Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling |
Temporary Rule Adoption 02/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes rules regarding the use of correspondence programs by homeschooled pupils. NEVADA REG 3671 (SN)
Title: NAC 392.011, .018, .022, .024, .026, .035, .041, .048, .055, .065
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Temporary Rule Adoption 02/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes rules regarding conditional licensure of teachers. NEVADA REG 3675 (SN)\
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-391.html#NAC391Sec057
Title: NAC 391.057
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Temporary Rule Adoption 02/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes rules which authorize the Superintendent of Public Instruction to suspend a license, pending a hearing before the State Board of Education, or invalidate non-renewable licenses, if that person is subject to disciplinary action in another state. NEVADA REG 3673 (SN)
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-391.html#NAC391Sec0535
Title: NAC 391.0535
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Temporary Rule Adoption 02/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes rules which clarify that an individual who carries only a physical education elementary license is not eligible for an elementary license. NEVADA REG 3674 (SN)
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-391.html#NAC391Sec095
Title: NAC 391.095
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Temporary Rule Adoption 02/2005 |
P-12 |
Establishes rules which govern the development and issuance of middle school licenses pursuant to the Federal No Child Left Behind Act. NEVADA REG 3672 (SN)
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-391.html#NAC391Sec339
Title: NAC 391, 391.339
Source: StateNet |
Scheduling/School Calendar |
Temporary Rule Adoption 10/2004 |
P-12 |
Relates to school calendars.NEVADA REG 3637 (SN)
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/nac%2D387.html#NAC387Sec120
Title: NAC 387.120, .140
Source: StateNet |
Finance--District |
Adopted 09/2003 |
P-12 |
Revises the number of courses certain pupils must be enrolled in for the purpose of calculating basic support. NEVADA REG 3129 (SN)
Title: NAC 387.345
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Rule Adoption 09/2003 |
P-12 |
Modifies rules governing endorsements for teaching exceptional pupils. Changes from three years to one year of experience in teaching exceptional pupils (serious emotional disturbances, mental retardation, autism) and requires endorsement in those areas. NEVADA REG 3296 (SN)
Title: NAC 391.350, .356, .360, .378
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Rule Adoption 09/2003 |
P-12 |
Adds a new section: The Commission on Professional Standards in Education determines that a person has obtained "full state certification" for purposes of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 if he satisfies all the requirements for the issuance of a renewable license to teach in the state, regardless of whether he has: (1) submitted fingerprints or (2) complied with the requirements prescribed by NRS 391.090 (other licensure requirements). Prohibits the state superintendent from issuing a provisional nonrenewable license after July 1, 2005 to a person who is applying for an elementary license or to a person applying for a secondary license with an endorsement in one or more of the following fields: art, biological science, chemistry, English, French, general science, history, mathematics, music, physical science, reading, social studies, Spanish, speech and drama. For comprehensive majors or minors, which require 36 or 24 semester hours of credit respectively, a person who holds a BA or higher degree with a major or minor conferred by a regionally accredited college or university, if he has satisfied the requirements of NAC 391.120 (other licensure requirements). (NEVADA REG 3292 (SN)
Title: NAC 391.010, .056, .1301, .392, .156
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Rule Adoption 08/2003 |
P-12 |
Amends exemptions for tests of competency required for initial license. NEVADA REG 3211 (SN)
Title: NAC 391.036
Source: StateNet |
Finance--Funding Formulas |
Signed into law 07/2003 |
P-12 |
Section 164.50, one section of this bill, relates to expenditures on instructional materials, educational retirement and class size. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/20thSpecial/bills/SB/SB8_EN.html
Title: S.B. 8 - Sec. 164.50
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Accountability--Measures/Indicators |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
The measure revises the public school accountability provisions of the Nevada Education Reform Act and related sections of the law to conform to requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The bill requires the state board to define the measurement for determining whether this state, each school district, and each public school has made adequate yearly progress (AYP) in accordance with the federal law. The primary method of measuring AYP will be standards-based test scores in grades 3 through 8, along with the high school proficiency examination. Secondary indicators will include graduation rates for high schools and attendance rates for all other schools. In addition, the state board is required to prepare an annual report of accountability. Further, the measure requires the state board, each school district, and each public school to develop a plan to improve the achievement of pupils. The bill also revises existing provisions concerning the accountability designations of public schools, and for the first time, requires the Department of Education to designate school districts based upon the achievement of pupils enrolled within the school district as a whole, using categories and criteria similar to the school-level accountability categories. As required under federal law, all students must now be tested, including disabled students and English Language Learners. (114 page bill) http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 1 (Omnibus Bill)
Source: Research Division, Legislative Counsel Bureau |
Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Senate Bill 1 also revises provisions governing accountability and reporting requirements, in accordance with implementing spring testing for all statewide achievement tests in grades 3 through 8. Until the 2005-2006 school year, the state will use the combination of standards-based criterion referenced tests (CRTs) and norm referenced tests (NRTs) that are currently in place. Beginning in the 2005-2006 school year, grades 3 through 8 will utilize CRTs, and the NRTs will be permanently shifted to spring administrations in grades 4, 7, and 10. Reporting dates and related accountability deadlines also are changed to accommodate spring administrations. Additional accountability reporting elements for all schools and districts will include the percentage of paraprofessionals who are not qualified as defined within the federal law. (114 page bill) http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 1 (Omnibus Bill)
Source: Research Division, Legislative Counsel Bureau Summary |
Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
The act sets forth the consequences for public schools and school districts that are designated as demonstrating need for improvement. Schools and school districts must be designated as "in need of improvement" on the basis of two consecutive years of data, and only data for pupils who have attended the school or the district for a full academic year may be included in the computations. District level technical assistance partnerships provide technical assistance for schools in need of improvement in the first two years, and the Nevada Department of Education must form state level support teams for the third and subsequent years of needing improvement. Under federal requirements, if schools receiving Title I funds continue to be classified as in need of improvement for five or more years, certain consequences are imposed that can include specified corrective actions and significant restructuring of the school. For non-Title I schools, the consequences of replacing the curriculum, decreasing management authority, or extending the school day or school year are optional, at the recommendation of the state school support teams. School districts that receive Title I funds and are classified as "in need of improvement" face similar sanctions. (114-page bill) http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 1 (Omnibus Bill)
Source: Research Division, Legislative Counsel Bureau Summary |
Assessment--High Stakes/Competency |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Addresses the mathematics portion of the high school proficiency exam. A passing score on this exam is required for Nevada students to obtain a high school diploma. The bill requires the Department of Education to reset the passing score in accordance with a 95 percent confidence interval for the recommended passing score. This change will make the passing rate for students similar to that of the reading portion of the test. For 2003 only, students graduating in 2003 who have otherwise met all requirements for graduation must be allowed to participate in district graduation ceremonies under the presumption that they have passed the tests; however, such a student would not receive a diploma until their score was determined to meet or exceed the new passing score. The Department is directed to incrementally increase the passing score over the next several years, until it is at least the same as the current passing score for the class graduating high school in 2007. During the 2003-2005 interim period, the school districts are required to review their curriculum and the amount and type of mathematics credits they require for high school graduation, make any necessary adjustments, and submit certain information to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for report back to 2005 Legislature. Adding science to the high school proficiency test is effective July 1, 2007. (114 page bill) http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 1 (Omnibus Bill)
Source: Research Division, Legislative Counsel Bureau Summary |
Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Requires that homeschooled children must be allowed to participate in interscholastic activities. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/bills/SB/SB503_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 503
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/ |
No Child Left Behind |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
The Legislative Committee on Education is authorized to review state board regulations adopted pursuant to the bill. School districts are required to develop plans by which parents will receive student test scores in a timely manner; and the Nevada Department of Education is required to prepare information to help parents, educators, and others understand various provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. (114 page bill) http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 1 (Omnibus Bill)
Source: Research Division, Legislative Counsel Bureau Summary |
Postsecondary |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
Creates Committee to Evaluate Higher Education Programs. Requires the Committee to: 1. Examine and evaluate the need in this state for existing and potential higher education programs to ensure economic progress and development within the state and to ensure that the educational needs of its residents are being met; 2. Identify areas of high priority where needs are not currently being met, including, without limitation, the areas of educational programs for students who desire to become nurses or teachers; 3. Determine whether it is feasible to reallocate existing resources within institutions to meet the critical needs of the state that are not currently being met; 4. Determine whether appropriations from the state and student fee revenues are being efficiently distributed internally at each campus of the University and Community College System of Nevada; and 5. Recommend to the Board of Regents and the Legislature such action as may be needed for the efficient and effective operation of higher education in Nevada if the state is to progress economically and socially. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/Reports/history.cfm?ID=472
Title: A.B. 203
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Postsecondary |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
Requires the Legislative Auditor to conduct an audit of the University and Community College System of Nevada and the Board of Regents of University of Nevada including an analysis of capital construction projects, athletic program costs, administration costs, utilization of host accounts, enrollment data, investment income generation policies, contracting and bidding procedures.
Title: A.B. 148
Source: StateNet |
Postsecondary Students--Disabled |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Establishes the Legislative Committee on Persons with Disabilities; requiring the Department of Human Resources to submit certain reports to the Committee; requires the committee to conduct a study for the purpose of establishing an Interagency Transition Plan concerning the transition from school to work for pupils with disabilities, and to facilitate the use of service animals; studies nursing care and intermediate care facilities.
Title: S.B. 137
Source: StateNet |
Promotion/Retention |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Amends NRS 392.125 with the provision "except for the promotion of a pupil to high school," to the requriement that no pupil may
be retained more than one time in the same grade.
Title: S.B. 34
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/bills/SB/SB34_EN.pdf |
School Safety |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the plan required of each public school for the progressive discipline of pupils and on-site review of disciplinary decisions; requiring the principal of each public school to submit to the superintendent of schools of the school district the plan established for the progressive discipline of pupils and on-site review of disciplinary decisions; requiring each school district and the state superintendent to prepare certain compilations and reports concerning the plans submitted by each public school. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/bills/AB/AB218_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 218
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School Safety--Sexual Harassment and Assault |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Provides that the employment of a teacher for whom a license is required must be suspended or terminated for failure to maintain a license in force; prescribes administrative procedural protections for certain teachers who are suspended for failure to maintain a license in force; revises the definition of immorality applicable to the licensed employees of a school district to include certain inappropriate sexual activity with a student. (BDR 34-450)
Title: S.B. 460
Source: StateNet |
Students--Records/Rights |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
Provides certain restrictions upon the disclosure of personally identifiable information concerning students for commercial and noncommercial uses; prescribes a form that provides for the informed consent of students concerning the directory information that a university, university foundation, state college or community college makes public.
Title: A.B. 353
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the regional training programs for the professional development of teachers and administrators and the Statewide Council for the Coordination of the Regional Training Programs. Amends NRS 391.544 to provide that through the Nevada Early Literacy Intervention Program established for the regional training program, training for teachers who teach kindergarten and grades 1, 2 or 3 on methods to teach fundamental reading skills, including, without limitation:
(1) Phonemic awareness;
(2) Phonics;
(3) Vocabulary;
(4) Fluency;
(5) Comprehension; and
(6) Motivation.
Also requires an evaluation of training. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/bills/SB/SB210_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 210
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Teaching Quality--Paraprofessionals |
Signed into law 06/2003 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the qualifications required of certain teachers in core academic content areas, and for paraprofessionals in Title I Schools, as required for compliance with the federal No Child Left Behind Act. A new middle school license is authorized to comply with the federal law. Further, each school district must develop a plan to ensure students in schools receiving federal Title I funds are being taught by experienced teachers. Senate Bill 1 also revises existing provisions governing regional professional development training programs for teachers and administrators and provides for additional duties for the Statewide Coordinating Council for these regional training programs. The act also revises various other provisions governing education to comply with the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and repeals certain provisions related to the current system of accountability. In addition, the measure clarifies that no provisions will supersede, negate, or limit collective bargaining agreements. (114 page bill) http://www.leg.state.nv.us/19thSpecial/bills/SB/SB1_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 1 (Omnibus Bill)
Source: Research Division, Legislative Counsel Bureau Summary |
At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention) |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
The governing body of a regional training program may facilitate and coordinate access to information by teachers and administrators concerning issues related to suicide among pupils. Such information must be offered for educational purposes only. Receipt of or access to information does not create a duty for any person in addition to those duties otherwise required in the course of his employment.
Title: S.B. 36
Source: Nevada Legislative Web Site |
Attendance |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Provides that a pupil must be in attendance for a minimum number of days to obtain credit or to be promoted to the next higher grade; requiring each school to provide notice to the parent or legal guardian of a
pupil before the pupil is denied credit or promotion to the next higher grade; providing that a pupil and his parent or legal guardian may request a review of a decision to deny credit or promotion to the next higher grade. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/bills/SB/SB253_EN.pdf
Title: S.B. 253
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Bilingual/ESL |
Temporary Rule Adoption 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Sets forth provisions governing provisional 1-year endorsements to teach English as a second language and to teach program of bilingual education. NEVADA REG 3150 (SN)
Title: NAC 391.237, 391.242
Source: StateNet |
Finance--District |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Provides that certain money set aside for group insurance for officers and employees of school districts must not be used for other purposes. (BDR 23-195)
Title: S.B. 28
Source: StateNet |
Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Makes supplemental appropriation to State Distributive School Account in State General Fund for unanticipated shortfall in Fiscal Year 2002- 2003.
Title: A.B. 253
Source: StateNet |
Health |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Relates to tobacco; authorizes school districts to adopt more stringent restrictions governing tobacco and products made from tobacco than restrictions imposed pursuant to state law under certain circumstances.
Title: S.B. 50
Source: StateNet |
P-16 or P-20 |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Requires state board to prescribe course to prepare pupils for high school proficiency examination and college entrance examinations. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/bills/AB/AB510_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 510
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Postsecondary Students--Disabled |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
Postsec. |
Requires publisher or manufacturer of instructional materials to provide electronic version of such materials for use by university or college students, staff or faculty with print access disabilities who are unable to use standard instructional materials. (BDR 34-114)
Title: S.B. 62
Source: StateNet |
Postsecondary Success--Transfer/Articulation |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
Postsec.,
Community College |
Revises provisions governing transferability of certain community college credits to university. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/bills/AB/AB507_EN.pdf
Title: A.B. 507
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
School Safety |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Requires the boards of trustees of school districts to adopt policies concerning the use and possession by pupils of pagers, cellular telephones and other similar electronic devices while on the premises of a public school or while at an activity sponsored by a public school; repeals the prohibition against pupils carrying or possessing any electronic device used for paging or communication while on school grounds. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/72nd/Reports/history.cfm?ID=310
Title: A.B. 138
Source: StateNet |
School/District Structure/Operations |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Authorizes school districts to open public school libraries to general public during times that are not regular school hours.
Title: A.B. 407
Source: StateNet |
Special Populations--Corrections Education |
Signed into law 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Requires the department of education to adopt regulations that establish a statewide program of education for incarcerated persons and to coordinate with and assist school districts in operating programs of education for incarcerated persons; creates the fund for programs of education for incarcerated persons.
Title: S.B. 317
Source: StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Paraprofessionals |
Temporary Rule Adoption 05/2003 |
P-12 |
Requires 48 semester hours of credit as the equivalent of two years of study at a college or university; this will be brought back for Board reconsideration within twelve months. NEVADA REG 3146 (SN)
Title: NAC 391
Source: StateNet |
Reading/Literacy |
Temporary Rule Adoption 04/2003 |
P-12 |
Amends rules concerning literacy standards for kindergarten and elementary school. NEVADA REG 3130 (SN)
Title: NAC 389.2433, 389.248, 389.2932, 389.29415, 389.299
Source: StateNet |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Adopted 02/2003 |
P-12 |
Establishes temporary rules revising various provisions concerning charter schools. Specifies the following: application to form charter school, required forms, dates for submission, restrictions, inclusion of information regarding educational program, inclusion of certain miscellaneous information, issuance of written charter to applicant not prepared to commence operation on date of issuance, exploration, effect and contents of charter, supplemental application, and annual report of compliance. NEVADA REG 3106 (SN)
Title: NAC 386.130,
Source: StateNet |
Finance--Bonds |
Rejected by voters 11/2002 |
P-12 |
The proposal to amend the Nevada Constitution would allow an exemption from the state debt limit for the improvement, acquisition or construction of public elementary and secondary schools. Approval of this proposal does not increase bonded indebtedness in the absence of subsequent legislative action. However, approval of additional bonded indebtedness by the Legislature as authorized by this measure could result in an indeterminate increase in property or other taxes to service that indebtedness.
(http://sos.state.nv.us/nvelection/2002_bq/bq7.htm)
Title: Ballot Question 7
Source: Nevada Elections Division |
No Child Left Behind--Supplemental Services |
Active 10/2002 |
P-12 |
-Supplemental Services application; deadline 8/2/2002: (http://www.nde.state.nv.us/nclb/providers/RFA.app.new.doc)
-Application cover letter: http://www.nde.state.nv.us/nclb/providers/RFA.memo.doc
-Scoring Rubric: http://www.nde.state.nv.us/nclb/providers/RFA.rubric.doc
-Note on web site states: "The Nevada Department of Education's decision regarding who will be included on the Supplemental Educational Services provider list has been postponed, pending approval of the criteria, by the Nevada State Board of Education in October 2002. Because no schools will be required to offer supplemental services prior to September 2003, this delay should not create difficulties for potential providers." (http://www.nde.state.nv.us/nclb/)
Source: Nevada Department of Education Web site |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Highly Qualified Teachers |
Temporary Rule Adoption 10/2002 |
P-12 |
Amends rules concerning extension of time prescribed for renewal of license or for validity of provisional license. NEVADA REG 3152 (SN)
Title: NAC 391.077
Source: StateNet |
No Child Left Behind |
Active 06/2002 |
P-12 |
2002 Consolidated Plan: (http://www.nde.state.nv.us/nclb/plan/NCLBPlan.doc)
Source: Nevada Department of Education Web site |
Assessment |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
P-12 |
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Education for the development of a new criterion-referenced test for pupils in grade 8.
Title: S.B. 13A
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Assessment--High Stakes/Competency |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
P-12 |
Relates to achievement and proficiency examinations administered in public schools; revises provisions governing the increase of salary for a teacher who is certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; requires school districts to create and operate regional training programs for professional development of teachers and administrators; authorizes licensure and employment of teachers who are not citizens of the United States.
Title: S.B. 3A
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
P-12 |
Prohibits an existing public school or home school from converting to a charter school; prohibits charter schools from operating for profit; creates the fund for charter schools; provides for the sponsorship of charter schools by the state board of education; revises the collective bargaining provisions applicable to charter school employees who are on a leave of absence from a school district; revises provisions governing the formation, operation and personnel of charter schools; authorizes the boards of trustees of school districts and the governing bodies of charter schools to provide programs of distance education for certain pupils; requires the state board to adopt regulations prescribing the requirements of programs of distance education; revises provisions governing the apportionments of money from the state distributive school account to provide for the payment of money for pupils who are enrolled in programs of distance education; provides that certain property of charter schools and certain property leased or rented to charter schools is exempt from taxation; extends the prospective removal of the limit on the number of charter schools that may be formed. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/71st/bills/sb/sb399%5Fen.html
Title: S.B. 399
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Curriculum |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
P-12 |
Makes an appropriation to the Governor's Advisory Council on Education Relating to the Holocaust for the continuation of its educational programs.
Title: A.B. 520
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Governance |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
P-12,
Postsec. |
Relates to elections; revises the districts from which members of the state legislature are elected; changes the number of members of the state board of education; revises the districts from which members of the state board of education are elected; changes the number of members of the board of regents; revises the districts from which members of the board of regents are elected; revises the districts from which Representatives in Congress are elected; and provides other matters.
Title: S.B. 14A
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
Postsec. |
Requires the state treasurer to adopt regulations to establish and carry out the Nevada College Savings Program as authorized by federal law; creates the Nevada College Savings Trust Fund and provides for its administration; eliminates the prospective expiration of various provisions governing the program for the prepayment of tuition at an institution of higher education.
Title: A.B. 554
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Postsecondary Faculty |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
Postsec. |
Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to establish policies governing the contracts that faculty members and employees of the system may enter into or benefit from; authorizes such faculty members and employees to enter into or benefit from certain contracts that are consistent with those policies.
Title: S.B. 543
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/71st/bills/SB/SB543_EN.html |
Reading/Literacy |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
P-12 |
Expresses the sense of the Nevada Legislature regarding available methods to improve the reading proficiency of Nevada's school children at an early grade level.
Title: S.B. 10A
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
School Safety |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
P-12 |
Prohibits harassment, intimidation, and discrimination in public schools; requires the Department of Education to prescribe a policy for public schools to provide a safe and respectful learning environment; requires the boards of trustees of school districts to adopt local polices and to provide appropriate training for personnel.
Title: A.B. 459
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
School Safety |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
P-12 |
Provides for immunity from civil liability for school officials, teachers, pupils and parents who report certain threats of violence.
Title: S.B. 572
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
P-12 |
Appropriates funds to cover 3% cost of living bonuses for all education personnel.
Title: S.B. 458
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
P-12 |
Requires boards of trustees of school district to place a teacher who has been employed by another school district in this State on the salary schedule that is commensurate with the level of education of the teacher; requires school district to give administrators credit for previous administrative service and place them in a salary schedule comparable to their former classification; revises provisions governing certain employees who voluntarily leave their employment.
Title: A.B. 380
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention |
Signed into law 06/2001 |
P-12 |
Appropriates $9,950,000 for technology grants for fiscal years 2001-2002 and 2002-2003: $1,250,000 per year for grants for the minimal level necessary to provide a networked computer for each classroom; $1,250,000 per year in grants for repair, replacement and upgrading of computer hardware and software; $150,000 in grants for pilot programs that demonstrate best practices for the use of technology to improve student achievement; $50,000 for hiring a consultant to conduct an evaluation of educational technology. Section 4 appropriates $10 million for signing bonuses for teachers who are newly hired by districts for the 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 school years.
Title: S.B. 427
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/71st/bills/SB/SB427_EN.html |
Accountability--Accreditation |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Exempts elementary and secondary education institutions operated by churches, religious organizations and faith-based ministries from requirements of the Private Elementary and Secondary Education Authorization Act. Before a child enrolls in an institution that is exempt pursuant to this section, however, the institution must provide written notice to the parents or legal guardian of the child that the institution is exempt.
Title: S.B. 223
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the accountability of public schools; revises provisions governing the requirements for a person to take tests on general education development; revises provisions governing the pupil count and the calculation of basic support under certain circumstances; revises provisions governing the reporting of results of certain achievement and proficiency examinations; revises the requirements for a course in American government and a course in American history.
Title: S.B. 165
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Accountability--Reporting Results |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Requires regional subdistricts created in certain school districts to prepare annual reports, prescribing the information required to be reported, requires the boards of trustees of such school districts to prepare a compilation of the reports that includes an evaluation of the equity among the regional subdistricts.
Title: A.B. 364
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Assessment |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Requires the Department of Education and each school district to adopt a plan setting forth procedures concerning the security of certain examinations; prohibits retaliatory action against an official of a school district or charter school who discloses information regarding irregularities in testing administration or security; providing that a teacher or administrator who intentionally fails to carry out test security is subject to disciplinary action.
Title: A.B. 214
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Assessment--High Stakes/Competency |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Requires the department to develop an informational pamphlet concerning the high school proficiency examination; requires boards of each school district to provide a copy to each junior high, middle school or high school within the school district for posting. The governing body of each charter school must ensure that a copy of the pamphlet is posted at the charter school. Each principal of a junior high, middle school, high school or charter school must ensure that teachers, counselors and administrators employed at the school fully understand the contents of the pamphlet.
Title: A.B. 318
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing the reemployment of employees of a charter school by a school district; provides that a certain percentage of the apportionment from the state distributive school account must be set aside and paid to the school district that sponsors the charter school for certain administrative costs.
Title: S.B. 243
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Health |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Requires that nursing services in all school districts must be provided under the direction and supervision of a chief nurse; prescribes the qualifications of a chief nurse; revises provisions relating to nursing services provided to certain pupils; provides other matters properly relating thereto.
Title: A.B. 1
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Leadership |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
If a postprobationary teacher who is an administrator is not reemployed as an administrator after either year of his probationary period, and there is a position as a teacher available for the ensuing school year in the school district in which the person is employed, that person must be offered contract as a teacher for the ensuing school year. If the person fails to accept the contract as a teacher, the person shall be deemed to have rejected the offer of a contract as a teacher. An administrator who has completed his probationary period and is thereafter promoted to the position of principal must serve an additional probationary period of 1 year in the position of principal. If the administrator serving the additional probationary period is not reemployed as a principal after the expiration of the additional probationary period, the board must offer the person a contract for the ensuing school year for the administrative position in which [he] the person attained postprobationary status. If the person fails to accept such a contract, the person shall
be deemed to have rejected the offer of employment.
Title: A.B. 130
Source: Nevada Legislative Web Site |
Parent/Family |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Requires the state Board of Education and the board of trustees of each school district to adopt policies encouraging parental involvement in the education of their children.
Title: A.B. 201
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/71st/bills/AB/AB201_EN.html |
Postsecondary Governance and Structures |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
Postsec. |
Removes the commission on postsecondary education from the Department of Education.
Title: S.B. 237
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
School Safety |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Expands causes for expulsion to include possession of a dangerous weapon (in addition to term "firearm) while on the premises of any public school, at an activity sponsored by a public school or on any school bus must. For the first occurrence, students must be expelled from the school for a period of not less than 1 year, although he may be placed in another kind of school for a period not to exceed the period of the expulsion. Also applies to students who sell or distribute any controlled substance or who sells or distributes any controlled substance. For second occurences, students are permanently expelled.
Title: S.B. 115
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
School Safety |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Requires local boards and the governing body of each charter school and private school to establish a committee to develop a plan to be used in responding to certain crises involving violence on school property, at school activities or on school buses; requires each school to establish a committee to review plan; requires the state board of education to develop a statewide plan for the management of certain crises that involve violence at school.
Title: S.B. 289
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
School Safety--Sexual Harassment and Assault |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Revises provisions governing sexual conduct between pupils and persons in position of authority at schools.
Title: S.B. 183
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
School/District Structure/Operations--School Size |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
Requires Clark County School District to establish a special planning committee to plan for the construction of smaller schools; requires the board to report to the Legislative Committee on Education concerning the activities of the special planning committee.
Title: S.B. 311
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet |
Student Supports--Mentoring/Tutoring |
Signed into law 05/2001 |
P-12 |
States that if a child is exempt from compulsory attendance and is employed to work in the entertainment industry pursuant to a written contract for a period of more than 91school days, including employment with a motion picture company or employment with a production company hired by a casino or resort hotel, the entity that employs the child must, upon the request of the parent or legal guardian of the child, pay the costs for the child to receive at least three hours of tutoring per day for at least five days per week. In lieu of tutoring, the parent or legal guardian of such a child may agree with the entity that employs the child that the entity will pay the costs for the child to receive other educational or instructional services, which are equivalent to tutoring.
Title: S.B. 236
Source: http://www.ecs.org/html/offsite.asp?document=http://www.leg.state.nv.us |
Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
Signed into law 04/2001 |
P-12 |
Authorizes commission on professional standards in education to provide exemption for certain persons from examinations required for initial licensure of educational personnel. The regulations may provide an exemption from the examinations required for initial licensure for teachers and other educational personnel who have previous experience in teaching or performing other educational functions in another state.
Title: A.B. 223
Source: Nevada Legislative Web Site |