Senate Bill 403 receives unanimous support from Nevada education representatives
May 21, 2025 | 2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
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The Senate Committee on Finance convened on May 21, 2025, to discuss Senate Bill 403, which aims to enhance educational opportunities in Nevada. The meeting featured a series of testimonies from various stakeholders, all expressing strong support for the bill.
Nicole Flangas, representing Tom Clark Solutions and the Nevada Association of School Boards, emphasized the importance of the bill and the recommendations made by the commission. Alejandra Rodriguez from the Nevada System for Higher Education and Win Leonardo Benavides from UNLV also voiced their support, highlighting the bill's potential to improve educational outcomes.
Susan Kima, executive director for the Nevada Association of School Superintendents, noted that while the bill addresses some recommendations, ongoing efforts are necessary to ensure personalized learning for students. She stressed the need for alignment between the bill's provisions and the overhaul of the Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF), which is included in the executive budget.
Other supporters included representatives from the Clark County School District, the Vegas Chamber, and Truckee Meadows Community College, all echoing the sentiment that the bill would positively impact education in Nevada.
The committee did not receive any opposition or neutral testimonies during the meeting. After concluding the discussion on Senate Bill 403, the committee moved on to the next item on the agenda, Senate Bill 257.
The unanimous support for Senate Bill 403 indicates a strong commitment among Nevada's educational leaders to advance a learner-centered education system, setting the stage for future legislative efforts in this area.
Nicole Flangas, representing Tom Clark Solutions and the Nevada Association of School Boards, emphasized the importance of the bill and the recommendations made by the commission. Alejandra Rodriguez from the Nevada System for Higher Education and Win Leonardo Benavides from UNLV also voiced their support, highlighting the bill's potential to improve educational outcomes.
Susan Kima, executive director for the Nevada Association of School Superintendents, noted that while the bill addresses some recommendations, ongoing efforts are necessary to ensure personalized learning for students. She stressed the need for alignment between the bill's provisions and the overhaul of the Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF), which is included in the executive budget.
Other supporters included representatives from the Clark County School District, the Vegas Chamber, and Truckee Meadows Community College, all echoing the sentiment that the bill would positively impact education in Nevada.
The committee did not receive any opposition or neutral testimonies during the meeting. After concluding the discussion on Senate Bill 403, the committee moved on to the next item on the agenda, Senate Bill 257.
The unanimous support for Senate Bill 403 indicates a strong commitment among Nevada's educational leaders to advance a learner-centered education system, setting the stage for future legislative efforts in this area.
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