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DOE proposes uniform definition of 'vulnerable and historically underserved' for early-childhood funding
Summary
The Department proposed a uniform eligibility definition for Nevada Ready Pre-K and Early Childhood Literacy and Readiness grants to ensure consistent application statewide; public trustees raised concerns about overlap with DEI terminology.
The Nevada Department of Education proposed regulatory language on Oct. 20 to define “vulnerable and historically underserved populations” for eligibility under Nevada Ready Pre-K (NRPK) and Early Childhood Literacy and Readiness grants. The Department said the definition would be limited to funding eligibility and would not apply outside those programs.
Office of Early Learning and Development Director Michael Mitchell told the workshop the term was broadened after the 2025 Legislature added it to NRPK…
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