2015 Legislative Implementation Updates

Governor Sandoval's Approved Budget: 2015-17 Biennium

Governor Sandoval proposed a plan to modernize Nevada's PreK-12 education system. Saying that "we live in a state that is transforming before our eyes," the Governor recommended significant investments in our schools and an accountability agenda to support sound return on the investment. The Legislature concurred and enacted virtually all the Governor's proposals. The following information represents a partial list of the Governor's key proposals approved by the 2015 Legislature. Some $340 million in NEW program investment is reflected here.

• Early Learners
  • Preschool Development Grant Match
  • Expand Full Day Kindergarten
  • Read by Grade Three (SB 391)
   
• Modernizing the Nevada Plan
  • Special Education Weights (SB 508)
  • Special Education Contingency Account (SB 508) 
  • Expand Zoom Schools Program (SB 405)
  • Victory Schools Program (SB 432)
  • Gifted and Talented Students
   
• Middle School and High School
  • Nevada Ready 21 Technology Grants & WAN Grants
  • Career & Technical Education (CTE) Expansion
  • College & Career Readiness Grants
  • Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Expansion
  • Advanced Placement
   
• Investing in Change
  • Great Teaching and Leading Fund (SB 474)
  • Teach Nevada Scholarships and Incentives (SB 511)
  • Support for Teachers (SB 133 & SB 332)
  • Social Worker Grants (SB 504)
  • Safe and Respectful Learning Environment Office (SB 504)
  • Underperforming Schools Turnaround (SB 448)
  • Charter School Harbor Master (SB 491)
  • Public Broadcasting
  • Test Security/Data Privacy
  • Nevada Educator Performance Framework (NEPF) Modifications (AB 447)