Bill > AB533

This bill revises education policies to allow students to attend public schools outside their assigned attendance zone under certain conditions. Specifically, students can transfer to another public school if that school is not at full capacity and the student receives approval. The bill requires school districts to establish clear, non-discriminatory policies for these transfers, including prohibiting arbitrary denials based on factors like address, academic performance, or disability status. School districts must publish the number of vacancies in each school and develop a fair method for prioritizing transfer requests, with preference given to students from lower-performing schools. The bill also creates a grant program to help provide transportation for students attending schools outside their zone of attendance, particularly for students from schools with low performance ratings or in districts that do not offer transportation. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Education publish data about inter-zone school transfers and requires school districts to allow approved transfers to become permanent without requiring annual reapplication. The goal appears to be increasing educational opportunities for students by making it easier to attend schools outside their immediate neighborhood.

Budget and Finance, Education

Education (A)

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12824/Overview