Bill > AB49

This bill revises several provisions related to educational personnel licensing in Nevada, focusing on making it easier for out-of-state teachers and other educational professionals to work in the state. It allows school districts and charter schools to hire teachers from other states on a provisional one-year basis if they hold a valid out-of-state teaching license, have applied for a Nevada teaching license, and complete required background investigations. The bill also requires the Commission on Professional Standards in Education to create new regulations that streamline licensure processes, such as allowing career and technical education professionals to use existing work experience for endorsements, permitting school counseling and psychology students to complete internships while working, and enabling registered nurses and social workers to serve in school roles while awaiting specific educational endorsements. Notably, the bill eliminates the State Board of Education's previous authority to disapprove regulations adopted by the Commission, which should make the licensure process more straightforward and consistent. These changes aim to address potential teacher shortages and create more flexible pathways for educational professionals to enter the Nevada school system, with the new provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2026.