Dear Powerful Parents,
At 4:30 today, Governor Joe Lombardo's education bill (AB584) will get a hearing in the Committee on Ways and Means. This bill represents a significant shift towards educational accountability statewide, The governor has made improving education in Nevada the centerpiece of his administration and is working hard to make sure we see progress this legislative session. The bill is large, but here are some of the highlights:
- (Section 38): Establishes an account enabling parents of students attending chronically low‑performing schools to access alternative settings either public, charter, or private .
- (Sections 22–24): Requires districts to allow transfers across attendance zones, with required transportation support for students leaving low‑performing schools .
- (Sections 25–27): Sets up a $1 million “Empowering Parents Account” to fund K–3 reading interventions, with priority based on household income. .
- (Section 17) Funds teacher and administrator incentives that awards performance-based bonuses.
Governor Lombardo's bill balances school choice options with needed financial support for public school improvements. These provisions will help improve education in Nevada and provides real hope for students trapped in failing schools with few options. Please click the link below to write to your representatives and ask them to support this bill. We have a letter written, but feel free to change it to reflect your thoughts on the bill.
Thank you for your advocacy. Together, we can make positive things happen for education and families in Nevada! |
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