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This bill creates an Advisory Council on Civics Education within the Nevada Department of Education to support and enhance the existing State Seal of Civics Program. The Council will consist of 10 members representing various educational and civic organizations, including the Secretary of State, representatives from businesses, state education departments, the Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, higher education, school administrators, and teachers. The Council's key responsibilities include assisting the Superintendent of Public Instruction in developing and implementing the civics program, creating application processes for students to receive the State Seal of Civics, reviewing applications, developing evaluation criteria for citizenship proficiency, and setting standards for service learning projects. The bill also modifies existing requirements for students to earn the State Seal of Civics, lowering the required grade point average from 3.25 to 3.0 and adjusting examination and citizenship scoring criteria. Additionally, the bill appropriates $20,000 to the Nevada Center for Civic Engagement to raise awareness about civics education, create an informational website, distribute educational materials, and establish awards in civics education. The initial Council members will draw lots to create staggered initial terms, with half serving one-year terms and half serving two-year terms, ensuring continuity and ongoing development of the civics education initiatives.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12367/Overview