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Nevada school board approves homeschool assistance handbook amid concerns about tracking and costs
Summary
The Nevada Community School District Board approved a homeschool assistance program handbook July 14, after debate over state minimum contact rules, teacher pay-tracking and the program's financial sustainability; the handbook includes a $250 materials cap under one option and annual program reviews.
The Nevada Community School District Board of Education voted July 14 to approve a homeschool assistance program handbook and to require annual reviews of the program's performance.
Speaker 4 moved to adopt the handbook as presented, with annual reviews; Speaker 1 seconded, and the motion passed by voice vote. The handbook discussion centered on two program options and how the district would meet state minimum contact requirements and track teacher time and program costs.
During discussion, Speaker 4 described state minimum requirements as "four contacts every 45 instructional days…
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