NevadaSB24583rd Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET

AN ACT relating to education; revising provisions relating to the State Seal of Civics Program; creating the Advisory Council on Civics Education; establishing the membership and duties of the Council; making an appropriation to the Nevada Center for Civic Engagement to raise awareness of and create awards for civics education; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Sponsored By: Natha C. Anderson (Democratic), Michelee "Shelly" Cruz-Crawford (Democratic), Roberta Lange (Democratic)

Failed

BDR 34-827

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More students qualify for civics honors

Beginning October 1, 2025, Nevada lowers the State Seal of Civics requirements: the grade-point average falls from 3.25 to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or an approved equivalent, and the test score falls from 90% to 80%. Students must also earn at least three social studies credits, receive a satisfactory citizenship score, and complete a service-learning project. Students must graduate from a participating Nevada public high school; qualifying graduates receive the seal on their diplomas and transcripts. School districts, charter schools, and university schools for profoundly gifted pupils choose whether to participate and must notify the Superintendent and Council. The Superintendent runs the program with the Council, which sets citizenship and project standards, develops applications, and recommends qualifying students.

Nevada funds civics outreach and awards

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law provides $20,000 from Nevada's General Fund to the Nevada Center for Civic Engagement. The one-time funding supports civics outreach, including a website, educational materials, and awards. If the Center accepts the money, it must report to the Interim Finance Committee by December 18, 2026, covering spending through December 1, 2026. Its final report is due September 17, 2027, covering spending through June 30, 2027; records must be available for legislative audit. Funds cannot be committed after June 30, 2027, or spent after September 17, 2027; unspent money must return to the General Fund by September 17, 2027.

New council guides Nevada civics honors

Beginning October 1, 2025, Nevada creates an 11-member civics education council within the Department of Education. Its members represent state government, business, industry, civic education, higher education, school leaders, and urban and rural teachers. The Council sets criteria for Nevada School of Civic Excellence, Student Civic Leader, and Educator Civic Leader honors, replacing rules set through Superintendent regulations. The Superintendent can award these honors to schools, students, teachers, and other school employees that meet the Council's criteria. Members serve without pay but can receive travel and daily allowances; public employees receive paid release time without using leave or making up time.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Natha C. Anderson

    Democratic • House

  • Michelee "Shelly" Cruz-Crawford

    Democratic • Senate

  • Roberta Lange

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Angela D. Taylor

    Democratic • Senate

  • Duy Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Fabian Doñate

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Pazina

    Democratic • Senate

  • Melanie Scheible

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicole J. Cannizzaro

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rochelle T. Nguyen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Skip Daly

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 17 • No: 4

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Final Passage - Senate (As Introduced)

Yes: 17 • No: 4

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