Bill > AB165

This bill establishes the Outdoor Education Council within the Division of Outdoor Recreation of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, creating a diverse 11-member body (10 voting members and 1 non-voting student member) appointed by various state organizations and officials. The Council will be responsible for establishing and administering a program to recognize schools with high-quality outdoor education programs and designate an annual Outdoor Educator of the Year, while also developing voluntary standards for outdoor education curricula, including an interdisciplinary approach and climate-resilient living schoolyards. Additionally, the Council will provide training opportunities for educators, offer technical assistance to schools (prioritizing those with limited access to nature), and identify potential federal funding sources for outdoor education initiatives. The Division of Outdoor Recreation will support the Council by providing administrative assistance and may accept gifts and grants to support its work. The bill includes a modest appropriation of $6,120 for two fiscal years to cover travel expenses related to the Council's administrative support, and the provisions will become effective in October 2025, with the appropriation becoming available in July 2025.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Natural Resources (A)

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12115/Overview