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NevadaSB50083rd Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET
AN ACT relating to education; ensuring sufficient funding for K-12 public education for the 2025-2027 biennium; apportioning the State Education Fund for the 2025-2027 biennium; authorizing certain expenditures; making appropriations relating to base per pupil funding, weighted funding and other educational purposes; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Sponsored By: Senate Committee on Finance
Signed by Governor
BDR S-1232
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
17 provisions identified: 12 benefits, 0 costs, 5 mixed.
Raises for teachers stay funded
The state funds teacher and support staff raises. It sends $124,941,393 in FY2025–2026 and $124,941,393 in FY2026–2027 to school districts. Money goes out monthly, about one‑twelfth each month. District caps include Clark County $86,902,945 and Washoe County $19,332,519 each year, with listed amounts for all districts. These dollars keep the approved 2023 pay increases in place.
More money for special education
The state puts $257,566,256 in FY2025–2026 and $262,431,514 in FY2026–2027 into the State Special Education Account. The Department must transfer $256,066,256 in FY2025–2026 and $260,931,514 in FY2026–2027 to districts and charter/university schools for pupils with disabilities. It also authorizes $2,000,000 each year from non‑General Fund sources for added support. In addition, the Department sends listed local special education funds from the main account to each district in both years (for example, Clark $453,025,801; charter schools combined $24,608,056 in FY2025–2026).
Per-student funding set for 2025–2027
The statewide base is $9,416 per pupil in FY2025–2026 and $9,486 in FY2026–2027. Each district has an adjusted base (for example, Clark $9,501 → $9,572; Washoe $9,708 → $9,781; Esmeralda about $31,441 → $31,442). For charter and university schools, the base is $9,416 in FY2025–2026 and $9,486 in FY2026–2027, and the Department applies attendance‑area and county cost factors to set the final amount. Esmeralda, Eureka, and Storey counties may reapportion money in a way similar to FY2019–2020 to keep pupil opportunity roughly equal.
Two-year K-12 funding secured
The state funds K‑12 operations with $1,396,505,764 in FY2025–2026 and $1,376,804,316 in FY2026–2027 from the General Fund. It also authorizes $4,359,915,395 in FY2025–2026 and $4,416,907,000 in FY2026–2027 from the State Education Fund to the Pupil‑Centered Funding Plan Account. The Education Stabilization Account can spend or transfer $755,251,719 in FY2025–2026 and $648,653,965 in FY2026–2027, and must transfer $126,895,438 in FY2024–2025 and $115,701,395 in FY2025–2026 into the Account. The Governor may move Account money between FY2025–2026 and FY2026–2027 without Interim Finance Committee approval.
More aid to become a teacher
Beginning July 1, 2025, the state funds $2,436,623 each year for Pathways to Teaching stipends. Stipends can be up to $800 per week for up to 12 weeks, mainly for final student teaching. To apply, you must be in an approved traditional licensure program and agree to complete an English‑learner or special education endorsement. You must also agree to teach in Nevada public schools for five straight years after you finish, unless the State Board grants a good‑cause waiver. Teach Nevada Scholarships get $2,407,861 each year plus other account funds, and the Teacher Advancement Scholarship pays required 25% disbursements ($323,628 in FY2025–2026 and authorized non‑General‑Fund spending in FY2026–2027).
More funds for high-need students
Schools get extra money using set multipliers: English learners 0.45, at‑risk 0.35, and gifted 0.12 of the base in both years. The Department must send listed weighted funds by district in FY2025–2026 and projected amounts in FY2026–2027, with updates allowed after counts are verified. For FY2025–2026, an at‑risk pupil is based on the GRAD score. If a new measure later raises the at‑risk count, the Department must adjust transfers and lower the multiplier so total dollars do not increase.
Student jobs and leadership programs funded
The state adds $162,436,046 in FY2025–2026 and $162,436,046 in FY2026–2027 to the Other State Education Programs Account. It funds Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates with $3,927,708 each year, and up to $314,293 more if other revenues fall short. It provides $300,000 each year to the Leadership Institute if matching funds are committed, and requires spending reports and audit access. These program funds can be moved between the two years with Interim Finance Committee approval and the Governor’s recommendation. Adult diploma spending reports are due by November 1, 2025 and November 1, 2026, and unspent balances must stop being used after June 30, 2027 and be returned by September 17, 2027. The same return rules apply to money set aside to maintain salary increases.
Grants for career and tech classes
The Department transfers $13,543,822 in FY2025–2026 and $13,543,822 in FY2026–2027 for career and technical education grants. Unspent money cannot be committed after June 30 each year and must return to the State General Fund by September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2027.
More funding for adult diplomas
The state transfers $19,260,398 in FY2025–2026 and $19,260,398 in FY2026–2027 to fund courses for the adult standard high school diploma. The Department uses an equitable plan to share funds with districts. Any leftover FY2025–2026 money rolls into FY2026–2027. Any leftover FY2026–2027 money must be returned by September 17, 2027.
State support for meals and buses
The Department must send district‑listed sums for school food services and student transportation in FY2025–2026 and FY2026–2027. The law lists amounts by district, including large transportation support for Clark County (for example, $135,130,854) and other named districts.
Teacher training and literacy funded
The state puts $7,667,393 in FY2025–2026 and $7,667,393 in FY2026–2027 into the Professional Development Programs Account. Each year, Clark gets $4,030,407, Elko $1,265,644, and Washoe $2,271,342 to run regional training and early literacy help. The Statewide Council also gets $100,000 each year for administrator training. Leftover FY2025–2026 money can carry into FY2026–2027; any remaining after June 30, 2027 must be returned by September 17, 2027.
Teacher training and pension help
The law provides $882,946 in FY2025–2026 for educator professional development. The Interim Finance Committee must see documents on bargained pay and benefits before releasing it. It also sets aside $560,886 in FY2025–2026 and $560,886 in FY2026–2027 to buy one‑fifth year of retirement credit, with approvals required. Any leftover funds must be returned by September 17, 2027.
Faster adjustments to school funds
Revisions to work programs using the Pupil‑Centered Funding Plan Account no longer need Interim Finance Committee approval. The Department must still follow state allotment and work program rules. This change helps move school funds faster when plans change.
Flexibility for three small districts
Esmeralda, Eureka, and Storey County school districts may apportion funds like they did in FY2020. This helps them give each pupil a more equal educational opportunity.
Updated rules for career education funds
Districts and charter schools with approved career and technical programs are entitled to share state and federal CTE money. The Superintendent sets amounts under the law. The act also repeals an outdated statute and updates references.
Grants for public broadcasting
The state provides $462,725 in FY2025–2026 and $462,725 in FY2026–2027 for public broadcasting grants. Unspent money cannot be committed after June 30 each year. Any leftover funds must be returned by September 18, 2026, and September 17, 2027.
Protected funds for special education
Special education money can be used only to fund enrollment of students with disabilities, following the state’s multiplier. The state transfers $1,500,000 in FY2025–2026 and $1,500,000 in FY2026–2027 for this purpose. It may also transfer up to $2,000,000 each year for other listed special education uses. Any uncommitted funds cannot be committed after June 30 and must be returned by September 18, 2026, or September 17, 2027.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Senate Committee on Finance
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/23/2025
Final Passage - Assembly (As Introduced)
Yes: 42 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/21/2025
Final Passage - Senate (As Introduced)
Yes: 13 • No: 8
Actions Timeline
Chapter 119.
5/29/2025legislatureApproved by the Governor.
5/29/2025legislatureEnrolled and delivered to Governor.
5/23/2025legislatureIn Senate. To enrollment.
5/23/2025SenateRead third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate.
5/23/2025HousePlaced on General File.
5/23/2025HouseTaken from Chief Clerk's desk.
5/23/2025HousePlaced on Chief Clerk's desk.
5/23/2025HouseTaken from General File.
5/23/2025HouseRead second time.
5/22/2025HousePlaced on Second Reading File.
5/22/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass.
5/22/2025HouseRead first time. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means. To committee.
5/21/2025HouseIn Assembly.
5/21/2025HouseRead third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 13, Nays: 8.) To Assembly.
5/21/2025SenateRead second time.
5/20/2025SenatePlaced on Second Reading File.
5/20/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass.
5/20/2025SenateFrom printer. To committee.
5/20/2025SenateRead first time. Referred to Committee on Finance. To printer.
5/19/2025Senate
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