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Newsletter

Powerline: April 28, 2023

Welcome to another edition of NSEA's Powerline Newsletter! It was deadline week! All bills, unless exempted, needed to be out of their house of origin by Tuesday. Check below for this week's update.
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By: Nevada State Education Association, The Voice Of Nevada Educators For Over 120 Years
Published: April 28, 2023

 

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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

  • Assembly Bill 164 (Support)

    • NSEA supports AB164 to better incorporate outdoor recreation into the curriculum of public schools.

  • Assembly Joint Resolution 5 (Support - No Memo)

    • NSEA Supports AJR 5 to establish a Nevada State Lottery to fund youth mental health and education 

  • 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.

       

  • 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.

       

  • 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.

       

BILL TRACKER UPDATE

Senate (Bills NSEA Supports)

Assembly (Bills NSEA Supports)

Senate (Bills NSEA Opposes)

Assembly (Bills NSEA Opposes)

Amend (Bills NSEA Seeks to Amend)

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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: 

  1. SB231 leaves behind a majority of Nevada school districts.
  2. An unintended consequence of SB231 could be even larger class sizes.
  3. SB231 literally leaves out thousands of educators who make our schools run. 
  4. School district concern over the one-time nature of funds in SB231.
  5. SB231 is another example of a flawed legislative process.
  6. 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. 

Click Here to Send a Letter

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.

Click here to Send a Letter

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