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Assemblymember Yui Nguyen (sponsor) described the proposal as a means to ensure students have “a seat at the table” across Nevada and said the pupil trustee would have the same rights as other trustees except that the member would not cast a binding vote; the bill would require the student’s “preferential vote” — a recorded expression of opinion — to be entered into the public record. Laura Jean Penrod, an English teacher and 2024 Nevada Teacher of the Year, said student trustees should be chosen by their peers and that the role provides civic education and leadership experience.

Student witnesses and youth civic leaders likewise urged support. Sebastian Rios, chair of the Nevada Youth Legislature, told the committee student trustees would broaden the perspectives available to boards and help demystify education governance for peers.

Committee counsel raised a constitutional question: Asher Killian noted Article 15, Section 3 of the Nevada Constitution requires officeholders to be qualified electors (age 18 or older). He said the bill’s authors had structured the pupil trustee as a nonvoting advisory position in part to avoid creating an “office” that would be limited to 18‑year‑old qualified electors, but he cautioned that compensation could transform the role into a public office under the state constitution. “Receiving per diem and travel reimbursement is one thing; the position becoming a paid office could create a constitutional issue,” Killian said.

Several lawmakers also questioned operational details. The draft discussed in committee would allow districts to determine selection processes locally and included attendance expectations (a requirement to attend a stated percentage of meetings) and permissive compensation language (a cap of up to $7.50 per month was discussed in committee materials and witness Q&A). Committee members pressed sponsors about what counts as a meeting for attendance and how the role would handle confidential personnel or legal matters. The sponsor and witnesses said training in open‑meeting law would be provided and that student trustees would not be included in closed‑session matters that involve confidentiality or legal proceedings.

Opponents urged caution about codifying local customs into statute. Dylan Shaver, representing Washoe County School District, said Washoe’s longstanding student representative practices grew by local agreement and warned that a one‑size‑fits‑all statute could limit districts and voters. The Nevada Association of School Boards and Clark County School District also testified in opposition or expressed reservations, citing concerns about student access to sensitive materials, potential impacts on athletics eligibility if a stipend were treated as pay, and the administrative burden in very large districts.

Supporters argued the measure would increase civic engagement and give students formal channels to influence policies that affect their daily lives. The committee did not record a final vote on AB316 in the March 16 hearing. Sponsors said they would continue to refine statutory language to address attendance, confidentiality, compensation and operational training concerns.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3/18/2025 - Assembly Committee on Education","oneSentenceSummary","Assembly Bill 316, heard March 16 by the Nevada Assembly Committee on Education, would add a student‑nominated, nonvoting pupil trustee to each county school board to provide formal student input into board decisions.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature NV, Nevada","taxId",78440,"location","Nevada","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6631878,"Washoe-led bill would let districts choose reading assessments to reduce double-testing",849,1366000,2215000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2676265-4f50b4bb6d6764d394cd2617be67a629&start=1366&end=2215","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2676265-4f50b4bb6d6764d394cd2617be67a629/thumbnail_1366000.jpg","/articles/6631878/Nevada/Washoe-led-bill-would-let-districts-choose-reading-assessments-to-reduce-double-testing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631878-42e4108812c4a65530e706507d52e749/orig.mp4?Expires=1773663926&Signature=Ed~7HbLxni2YL1TZWwmD7cHyjzIZrGd~~U7YHDdWi3KPgqoRkmg0n7XZ6iUnW0Zd4H641zq3~VhIAYkYqRERl0-xZf74QIDPvq-yWYXtGMp5SFkr9xLXVCC7p43LWhT8igDAJYM3vyKsotycFnprQ~nmpksCVm-1TpEs~YqaNWcroBLxMu89yYZXSk54hWgXddzDOZe7fE-cZcIeDCmlEHK-Y3IyIiLI6~aYsNbSFhg8x1WiNdqr9bBamO9SSPQIle5NaYt44enjlujJaBAJ-Ird6V0HG7OUM1G6oY6Fru0PDpianAD0~XsgvyausgFrZ2s2zcxXOj8eIvkV~VCBhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assembly Bill 386, presented March 16 to the Nevada Assembly Committee on Education, would let local school districts submit plans to the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) to use district-selected literacy assessments in place of the state-selected test, provided districts demonstrate comparability and meet regulatory standards. Proponents said the change is intended to reduce repeat testing that consumes classroom instructional time.

Dylan Shaver, representing the Washoe County School District, told the committee the measure — described to members as the Education Assessment Choice Act — would “reclaim some of that instructional time” by allowing districts to choose assessments that better meet local needs rather than having students repeatedly take multiple interim tests with overlapping functions.

The bill would permit districts to submit district-specific assessment plans; NDE would retain authority to set standards by regulation and to offer a common statewide assessment. Dr. Laura Davidson, director of research and evaluation for Washoe County School District, said Washoe adopted i‑Ready in 2023 after concluding a prior interim assessment, MAP, did not meet local needs for reading instruction. Davidson said interim tools like i‑Ready are intended to guide classroom instruction, while Smarter Balanced and other summative assessments support cross-district comparisons.

“Assessment is best used in the classroom to guide instructional decision making,” Davidson said. She told the committee that linking or equating different assessments is a common and technically feasible practice that can preserve statewide comparability without double-testing students.

NDE staff confirmed there are practical limits to implementation. Peter Zutz, who oversees the department’s Office of Assessment, Data and Accountability Management, told the committee that procuring an assessment under the state process — from issuing an RFP to contract execution — typically takes about six and a half months. He also confirmed that the current statewide contract for MAP growth to meet the Read by Grade 3 law is managed and paid for by the state.

Teachers and local educator groups testified in favor. Angie Joy, a first‑grade teacher at Mountain View Elementary, said some assessment programs are easier for students and teachers to use and provide actionable skill‑level breakdowns for instruction. Erica Jackson, a 27‑year K‑5 educator in Clark County, urged support and said the bill would allow districts and charter schools “to choose from at least two state‑approved valid and reliable literacy assessments.” Tom Clark of the Nevada Association of School Boards also voiced support, saying districts should be able to select tools that match local circumstances.

Committee members asked how long regulatory and procurement steps would take and whether the bill would meaningfully reduce testing time in the next school year. Zutz’s six‑and‑a‑half‑month procurement timeline prompted members to discuss whether regulatory deadlines or expedited processes should be built into implementation plans. Dr. Davidson said districts would need to demonstrate evidence of reliability and validity, typically with vendor support to equate scores across measures.

The bill’s sponsors and supporters emphasized the distinction between statewide accountability and classroom‑level interim assessment use. They said the proposal preserves the department’s ability to set comparability standards while giving districts flexibility to choose assessments that produce more usable instructional information and reduce unnecessary repetition.

No formal committee vote on AB386 was recorded in the transcript of the March 16 hearing. The hearing record shows lawmakers pressed for regulatory timing details and said they would continue deliberations in subsequent committee work sessions.","Assembly hearing on AB386 focused on allowing local school districts to submit alternative assessment plans to the Nevada Department of Education to reduce duplicate testing and reclaim instructional time. Washoe County School District and teachers testified in favor; NDE staff outlined regulatory and procurement timelines.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6631864,"Education committee advances four bills in work session on charter oversight, bullying, board appointments and medical cannabis program repeal",424,3552000,3976000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2676265-4f50b4bb6d6764d394cd2617be67a629&start=3552&end=3976","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2676265-4f50b4bb6d6764d394cd2617be67a629/thumbnail_3552000.jpg","/articles/6631864/Nevada/Education-committee-advances-four-bills-in-work-session-on-charter-oversight-bullying-board-appointments-and-medical-cannabis-program-repeal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631864-f42088aa3a4756039006c42371ea1658/orig.mp4?Expires=1773663926&Signature=DqbRbm60TwMiAtkQiJ~DAkWv6HtkzuaUOwgQ5ZIPRo38AVyf3lUNTCNpRLi1Pv2vW3D3wcq2JblYTWGHSRYsCTPpDEWxeCe96d7wYOfqmUMFQvm3Zqie-ZKMZ6zeoIULDTzbMCSoo4fWkEvs9-2ZhOX2sIjiGdzOIuJLc8NhQmbqo7BUYApx8~FHjdXt6rioO9IS0ha0PmMO3nyhKM3clb3jaZQf3Wo6N28oFTe6h-T0sX4flqzXec0m8fJY9dMxG3CU8KHl4T2rDWfxnu1KgWAMk4uo9h10wedFRuEsHxgLDcAs~g71N9i7lcLs-fZeG9C7l4r8SPQQJADGlJeE0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the March 16 work session, the Assembly Committee on Education moved four measures out of committee by recorded motions.

- AB39 (revisions relating to the State Public Charter School Authority) — Motion to do pass from Assemblymember Mosca, second from Assemblymember Hanson. The committee voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously. The committee assigned the floor statement to Assemblymember Hunt.

- AB48 (revisions related to bullying policy and district reassignment) — Motion to amend and do pass, moved by Assemblymember Dahlia and seconded by Assemblymember Hunt. The bill as amended authorizes district trustees to reassign students upon request of a parent or guardian when a student is identified as a victim or perpetrator of bullying, and requires immediate screening and assessment of reports consistent with NDE procedures. Committee debate included an expression of concern that reassignment could place the burden on victims; the motion passed unanimously. Assemblymember Flanagan was assigned the floor statement.

- AB236 (revising selection of certain education board members) — Motion to do pass by Vice Chair Da Silva, seconded by Assemblymember Dalia. Assemblymember Leroux Hatch recorded a nay on final passage; other committee members voted aye and the motion passed. The committee assigned the floor statement to Vice Chair Da Silva.

- AB365 (repeal of University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine requirement to establish a medical cannabis program) — Motion to do pass moved by Assemblymember Mosca and seconded by Assemblymember Flanagan. The motion carried unanimously and the floor statement was assigned to Assemblymember Orlikar.

Each motion was recorded on the committee audio and reflected in the hearing minutes. Committee staff presented bill summaries and no amendments were listed for AB39 or AB365 as part of the work session record; AB48 advanced with an amendment proposed by Clark County School District and accepted by the committee.

Summary of outcomes: four measures leave committee for further action, with AB236 recorded with one dissent and the other three carrying by unanimous voice votes.","In a March 16 work session the Assembly Committee on Education voted to forward four measures: AB39 (charter school provisions) passed unanimously; AB48 (bullying/student reassignment) amended and passed unanimously; AB236 (board appointment process) passed with one dissent; AB365 (repeal medical cannabis program requirement) passed unanimously.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6631869,"Bill would cap recruiter fees and create grant to help J‑1 teachers stay in Nevada classrooms",2071,7774000,9845000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2676265-4f50b4bb6d6764d394cd2617be67a629&start=7774&end=9845","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2676265-4f50b4bb6d6764d394cd2617be67a629/thumbnail_7774000.jpg","/articles/6631869/Nevada/Bill-would-cap-recruiter-fees-and-create-grant-to-help-J1-teachers-stay-in-Nevada-classrooms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631869-7a44e14c4eb60893a361b7c7dbda3fb2/orig.mp4?Expires=1773663926&Signature=cByaD886rNaHpkOiOan91suFLX6BUml13szaIVYAkEG~AOj5pUBpvxg-ctn-q9jXWfCJeQBdiUnXePz3aopaSfSX5WX16~ODcMbBwTf4SMOf~tg2k6g3nK9Uv-UqyLmdr5DAZZ-CJndSLh0317yUSHSLpSMm~h43~y9y96rTMqSVC8Ynye02ZZ3WgxiN1UrEDqc8VpHicyILgUwRK4SJdZ7BVFveu~3-2cMEnplvGHX8UeNf7t5jYJ4IqDDmdWUarcZN~NA-k4u8YEXRlg1KQeFcDmN9JfY7Ha1-KFWkFmUNy7ofPz0ZiYel4g3~mMBQxMYnCh5K8yrb~JcfAyuP~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assembly Bill 472, presented March 16 by Assemblymember Erica Mosca and co‑sponsors, would limit the charges that certain recruiting agencies or visa intermediaries may collect from teachers placed in Nevada under J‑1 exchange visitor teacher programs and create a state grant program to help districts assist J‑1 teachers who wish to transition to longer‑term work authorization.

Sponsor representatives told the committee they framed the bill to address both recruitment‑side abuses and a retention problem: some J‑1 teachers come to Nevada for several years to fill hard‑to‑staff positions and then must return to their home countries after the J‑1 limit is reached. Witnesses described instances where recruiters or sponsors charged applicants tens of thousands of dollars.

“Some sponsors charge $30,000,” Mairee Nunag told the committee, arguing that large fees and exploitative recruitment practices have harmed teachers and their families. The text discussed in committee would limit agency or recruiter charges to $10,000 per teacher and encourage or require districts to use nonprofit visa sponsors where practicable.

Supporters described practical consequences for school operations if experienced J‑1 teachers leave. Myrie Nunez (presenting on behalf of teacher advocates) told the committee that replacing an experienced teacher can be costly, citing an onboarding cost estimate of about $25,000 per teacher. Several J‑1 teachers from Clark County School District testified about their roles in special‑education and other high‑need assignments and urged lawmakers to create pathways that let effective teachers continue to serve Nevada students.

Witnesses quantified local reliance on the program in different ways. Testimony cited roughly 460 J‑1 teachers in CCSD and said more than 100 of those serve in autism or special‑education roles; Mineral County was described as relying on J‑1 teachers for a majority of its teaching staff in some schools. Witnesses said J‑1 placements are common in rural and high‑vacancy settings and that districts could lose continuity if teachers who have built relationships and classroom experience must depart.

Opposition testimony recorded on the hearing record was limited. A small number of callers and members of the public opposed the bill on broader grounds (arguing recruiting Americans should be preferred); the Nevada Association of School Boards, Nevada Association of School Superintendents and Nevada State Education Association testified in support or neutrality and encouraged legislative action to prevent exploitation while preserving program benefits. Supporters urged the committee to limit exploitative recruiter fees and to fund a district grant program to help converting eligible J‑1 teachers to other visa types or to permanent status where possible.

The bill text discussed in committee had no recorded final vote during the March 16 hearing. Sponsors said they would work with stakeholders to refine cost caps, nonprofit sponsor preferences and grant program details before subsequent committee action.","AB472 would limit agencies’ charges for J‑1 teacher placements to $10,000 and establish a state grant program to help districts transition J‑1 teachers toward longer‑term immigration status. Testimony from J‑1 teachers described recruitment fees, debt, and the impact of losing experienced educators in hard‑to‑fill positions.","actionData","errors"]

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Panel debates adding nonvoting student trustees to Nevada school boards; counsel flags constitutional and pay issues

Washoe-led bill would let districts choose reading assessments to reduce double-testing

Education committee advances four bills in work session on charter oversight, bullying, board appointments and medical cannabis program repeal

Bill would cap recruiter fees and create grant to help J‑1 teachers stay in Nevada classrooms