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Lawmakers take first look at governor’s education, administration bills
(Review Journal) The article focuses on both AB431 and AB400 which NSEA opposed on April 27, 2023.
Democrats press governor’s office on bill to expand school choice, hold back students
(The Nevada Independent) The article mentions NSEA's strong opposition to the voucher scheme contained within AB400.
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BILL HEARINGS
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Assembly Bill 164 (Support)
- NSEA supports AB164 to better incorporate outdoor recreation into the curriculum of public schools.
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Assembly Joint Resolution 5 (Support - No Memo)
- NSEA Supports AJR 5 to establish a Nevada State Lottery to fund youth mental health and education
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Better Than 48 - Budget Hearing
- It's a rainy day in Nevada schools. That’s why it is irresponsible to continue to underfund education with $2.4 billion slated for reserves. NSEA encourages legislators to keep moving forward toward optimal funding, not just running in place, so we can ensure a high-quality education for every Nevada student.
- It's a rainy day in Nevada schools. That’s why it is irresponsible to continue to underfund education with $2.4 billion slated for reserves. NSEA encourages legislators to keep moving forward toward optimal funding, not just running in place, so we can ensure a high-quality education for every Nevada student.
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Assembly Bill 400 (Oppose)
- NSEA is in strong opposition to AB400 with grave concerns about provisions that would fundamentally compromise K-12 public education in Nevada. This includes a massive expansion of private school vouchers and the creation of the Office of School Choice to facilitate this expansion, diversion of funds to charter schools to create competing and redundant transportation systems, allowing cities and counties to sponsor charter schools, automatic transfer of funds in the Education Stabilization Account away from the Education Fund, and the retention of 3 rd graders who don’t pass a high-stakes reading test.
- NSEA is in strong opposition to AB400 with grave concerns about provisions that would fundamentally compromise K-12 public education in Nevada. This includes a massive expansion of private school vouchers and the creation of the Office of School Choice to facilitate this expansion, diversion of funds to charter schools to create competing and redundant transportation systems, allowing cities and counties to sponsor charter schools, automatic transfer of funds in the Education Stabilization Account away from the Education Fund, and the retention of 3 rd graders who don’t pass a high-stakes reading test.
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Senate Bill 431 (Oppose)
- NSEA is in opposition to SB431, particularly to the expansion of the state Rainy Day Fund and use of funds for public/private partnerships. Instead, we believe state revenues should be more aggressively appropriated for public services, including K-12 public education.
- NSEA is in opposition to SB431, particularly to the expansion of the state Rainy Day Fund and use of funds for public/private partnerships. Instead, we believe state revenues should be more aggressively appropriated for public services, including K-12 public education.
BILL TRACKER UPDATE
Senate (Bills NSEA Supports)
- Senate Bill 9 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 47 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 71 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 84 (Dead)
- Senate Bill 92 (20-1)
- Senate Bill 100 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 124 (13-8)
- Senate Bill 131 (15-6)
- Senate Bill 148 (13-8)
- Senate Bill 152 (Dead)
- Senate Bill 227 (Dead)
- Senate Bill 236 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 244 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 251 (13-8)
- Senate Bill 282 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 285 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 291 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 292 (21-0)
- Senate Bill 340 (13-8)
- Senate Bill 344 (13-8)
- Senate Bill 394 (14-7)
- Senate Bill 396 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 426 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 434 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 438 (Exempt)
Assembly (Bills NSEA Supports)
- Assembly Bill 65 (31-11)
- Assembly Bill 69 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 73 (42-0 Vote)
- Assembly Bill 93 (Dead)
- Assembly Bill 128 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 149 (Dead)
- Assembly Bill 150 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 164 (42-0)
- Assembly Bill 172 (28-14 Vote)
- Assembly Bill 182 (22-20)
- Assembly Bill 194 (dead)
- Assembly Bill 222 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 224 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 228 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 237 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 245 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 247 (dead)
- Assembly Bill 250 (27-15)
- Assembly Bill 269 (38-4)
- Assembly Bill 273 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 280 (dead)
- Assembly Bill 282 (31-11)
- Assembly Bill 285 (38-4)
- Assembly Bill 296 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 308 (Dead)
- Assembly Bill 319 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 323 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 332 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 335 (dead)
- Assembly Bill 339 (39-3)
- Assembly Bill 344 (dead)
- Assembly Bill 347 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 357 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 360 (dead)
- Assembly Bill 395 (dead)
- Assembly Bill 421 (dead)
- Assembly Bill 423 (40-0)
- AJR5 (26-15)
- AJR6 (27-14)
Senate (Bills NSEA Opposes)
- Senate Bill 46 (dead)
- Senate Bill 64 (dead)
- Senate Bill 65 (dead)
- Senate Bill 144 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 149 (dead)
- Senate Bill 151 (dead)
- Senate Bill 158 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 200 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 206 (dead)
- Senate Bill 220 (dead)
- Senate Bill 256 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 295 (dead)
- Senate Bill 357 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 441 (18-3)
Assembly (Bills NSEA Opposes)
- Assembly Bill 175 (29-11)
- Assembly Bill 187 (dead)
- Assembly Bill 241 (42-0)
- Assembly Bill 341 (dead)
- Assembly Bill 352 (dead)
- Assembly Bill 374 (dead)
- Assembly Bill 385 (dead)
- Assembly Bill 400 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 420 (dead)
- Assembly Bill 459 (Exempt)
Amend (Bills NSEA Seeks to Amend)
- Senate Bill 231 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 313 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 339 (Exempt)
- Senate Bill 425 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 42 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 72 (Exempt)
- Assembly Bill 330 (38-4)
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Historic vacancies... Low Wages... Overcrowded Classrooms...
If that's not a rainy day for Nevada's kids, what is?
On May 17, 2023, NSEA will be hosting a Time For 20 rally in Carson City, Nevada. The rally will take place out front of the Nevada Legislative Building at 4:30pm.
NSEA has a tool kit with messaging and graphics for you all to share on social media. You can find that here.
We also have a Facebook Event Page below where you can RSVP and share with your friends, colleagues, and community members. RSVP Here.
On May 18, 2023 at 4pm, there will also be a Time For 20 event before the Clark County School District Board of Trustees Meeting in Las Vegas. More details will be forthcoming, but if you're down south, mark your calendars!
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Senate Bill 231 Falls Short
While NSEA appreciates the intent of Senate Bill 231 to deliver raises to Nevada educators, we have serious concerns about the bill as introduced. Here are our concerns:
- SB231 leaves behind a majority of Nevada school districts.
- An unintended consequence of SB231 could be even larger class sizes.
- SB231 literally leaves out thousands of educators who make our schools run.
- School district concern over the one-time nature of funds in SB231.
- SB231 is another example of a flawed legislative process.
- SB231 falls short of a stated goal of 10% raises as well as the 20% gold standard set in Time for 20.
NSEA is working on alternate language to deliver raises to *every* Nevada educator. We're asking you to email the Senate, Assembly, and Governor and share your concerns.
IT'S TIME FOR 20
Ahead of our rally on May 17, 2023, make sure you send a letter to Legislative Leadership! This is a new campaign so if you've previously sent a letter, you can send a new one as well!
It's time to adequately fund public education for our kids and educators. It's time to respect and retain our experienced educators. It's Time For 20.
With an unprecedented shortage of educators to teach our kids and make our schools run, Time for 20 means:
- A 20% increase in educator pay.
- At least $20/hour for the workers who make our schools run.
- With some of the largest class sizes in the country, Time for 20 means reaching an average class size of 20 students.
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