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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
In Committee
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/03/2025
06/03/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
83rd Legislature (2025)
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to education; requiring the Department of Education to establish a program to provide certain professional development relating to literacy instruction; requiring the submission of certain reports concerning literacy and the academic growth of pupils identified as having a reading disability; prohibiting various classes and services for pupils with certain disabilities from exceeding certain size limitations; setting forth certain requirements governing special education classrooms; setting forth certain provisions governing pupils with disabilities who require educational stability; revising provisions governing the safety of pupils in schools; revising certain definitions concerning pupils with disabilities; revising provisions governing instruction and services provided to certain pupils with disabilities; revising provisions governing early literacy screening assessments; revising provisions governing pupils with dyslexia; revising provisions governing due process hearings; revising provisions governing the suspension and expulsion of certain pupils; requiring the submission of certain reports; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. -
AI Summary
This bill makes comprehensive changes to education policy in Nevada, with a primary focus on literacy instruction, special education, and support for students with disabilities. The bill requires the Department of Education to establish a professional development program for educators focusing on evidence-based literacy instruction, including training on phonological awareness, reading fluency, and comprehension. Schools must now implement a universal literacy screening for students in kindergarten through 6th grade at least twice per year, with detailed requirements for identifying and supporting students with potential reading disabilities like dyslexia. The bill also sets strict guidelines for special education classrooms, including maximum class sizes, teacher qualifications, and specific requirements for supporting students with various disabilities. Additionally, the bill revises provisions related to due process hearings for special education, establishes new requirements for emergency operation plans to consider the needs of students with disabilities, and introduces more comprehensive procedures for suspending or expelling students with disabilities. Schools will be required to submit annual reports detailing their literacy screening results, interventions, and academic growth for students. The bill aims to improve educational outcomes, provide more targeted support for students with learning challenges, and ensure more consistent and evidence-based approaches to literacy instruction and special education.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
(No further action taken.) (on 06/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12702/Overview |
| BillText | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/SB/SB396_R1.pdf |
| Senate Amendment 419 | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/Amendments/A_SB396_419.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/SB/SB396.pdf |
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