Clark County School District reviews outcomes of 2025 Nevada legislative session

The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees held a regular meeting on June 27, 2025, focusing on the outcomes of the recent legislative session. Chief Communications Officer Todd Story, along with Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brad Keating and Director of Government Relations Dr. Nathan Waugh, provided a comprehensive overview of the session's key developments and legislative priorities.

The meeting highlighted four main student-focused priorities that guided CCSD's advocacy efforts: enhancing student achievement, ensuring equitable access to quality educators, addressing evolving student needs, and modernizing educational systems. These priorities were instrumental in determining which bills the district chose to support during the session.

Among the significant legislative outcomes, Assembly Bill 48 was noted for modernizing bullying statutes, allowing for pre-investigation screenings and the reassignment of perpetrators rather than victims. This bill was successfully passed and signed into law by Governor Lombardo. Other notable bills that passed included SB 445, which improved reporting for career and technical education, and SB 90, which allocated funding for teacher supplies.

However, several proposed education bills did not advance, including AB 24, which aimed to promote competency-based education, and AB 292, which sought to mandate pre-kindergarten spaces in all schools. The meeting also discussed the implications of Senate Bill 460, the most significant education bill of the session, which introduced various reforms, including state intervention for underperforming schools and new accountability measures.

Additionally, the meeting addressed the implications of Assembly Bill 533, which formalizes open enrollment statewide, requiring schools to accept out-of-zone students if space permits. This bill aims to enhance school choice for families and includes provisions for transportation assistance funded by the state.

The trustees also discussed the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) and its recent legislative challenges, including a ban on athletic recruitment and the future sanctioning of lacrosse as a sport in schools.

Overall, the meeting underscored the CCSD's commitment to advocating for policies that support student success and the ongoing challenges faced in the legislative arena. The board will continue to monitor the implementation of these new laws and their impact on the district's educational landscape.