AN ACT relating to education; revising provisions relating to complaints of incidents of discrimination or other unwanted or unsafe activities in a public school; revising provisions relating to the policy adopted by the State Board of Education to encourage parental and family involvement in supporting the education of their children; revising provisions relating to progressive discipline plans required to be established by the superintendent of each school district and the administrative heads of other public schools; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Sponsored By: Dina Neal (Democratic)
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Clearer reporting of school bullying
Beginning January 1, 2026, Nevada’s education department has an Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment. The state superintendent appoints its director. The office must maintain a 24-hour, toll-free statewide hotline and website for reports about discrimination and bullying. The director must also post complaint-filing steps online. The office must provide training on race discrimination, bullying, cyberbullying, reporting, prevention, and suicide risks, including resources for high-risk students. It must investigate complaints alleging that school staff or governing board members violated school discrimination and bullying laws. SafeVoice complaints need no separate investigation unless the earlier team investigation left the issue unresolved or was deficient. The director may request state investigators’ help with possible crimes. Regulations and administrative preparation are authorized upon passage and approval.
School policies encourage more family involvement
Beginning January 1, 2026, Nevada’s State Board of Education policy must promote family involvement in school programs that support students. This includes students with disabilities, students from low-income families, and students from historically underserved communities. School district policies must include the state policy’s elements and goals. The law does not guarantee families a payment or a particular service.
Schools must act on repeated offenses
Beginning January 1, 2026, Nevada public-school discipline plans must rate student offenses by seriousness. Plans must also set thresholds for accumulated offenses that trigger action. When a student reaches a threshold, school leaders must intervene to prevent more offenses. They must coordinate with the school’s organizational team when one has been established under state law. The law does not specify which interventions schools must use.
State oversight addresses gifted student concerns
Beginning January 1, 2026, Nevada’s state superintendent can give schools written notices identifying concerns about profoundly gifted students. These notices address unequal representation or insufficient data and provide 12 to 36 months for corrective work. This authority covers school districts, charter schools, and university schools for profoundly gifted students. Progress must be monitored during that period. Afterward, the superintendent can require an alternative plan if measurable progress is lacking or required progress reports are missing.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dina Neal
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
(No further action taken.)
6/3/2025SenateTaken from General File. Re-referred to Committee on Finance. Exemption effective. To committee.
4/14/2025SenateRead second time.
4/14/2025SenateNotice of eligibility for exemption.
4/14/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass.
4/10/2025SenateFrom printer. To committee.
3/12/2025SenateRead first time. Referred to Committee on Education. To printer.
3/11/2025Senate
Bill Text
As Introduced
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