Assembly Member Selena Torres Faucette presents education bill 494 amid federal concerns
May 26, 2025 | 2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
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The Assembly Committee on Ways and Means convened on May 26, 2025, to discuss several legislative proposals, including Assembly Bill 472 and Assembly Bill 494, focusing on education and student protections.
Assembly Bill 472 was the first item on the agenda. The committee sought public testimony in support, opposition, and neutral positions regarding the bill. However, no individuals approached the tables in Carson City or Las Vegas, nor did any callers express opinions on the bill. Consequently, the committee closed the hearing on AB 472 without further discussion.
The meeting then shifted to Assembly Bill 494, presented by Assembly Member Selena Torres Faucette. This bill aims to enshrine federal protections for students into state law, ensuring that rights related to disabilities, privacy, and discrimination are maintained even if federal laws change. The bill is a response to shifting federal policies and seeks to safeguard educational rights at the state level.
An amendment to AB 494 was introduced, which would eliminate a previously significant fiscal note associated with the bill. This amendment allows the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) to collaborate with relevant entities to report on available funding should federal laws be repealed or amended. The NDE would also assess how to transfer federal provisions into state law and present findings to the legislature for future consideration.
Steve Cambero, the interim state superintendent, expressed gratitude for the collaboration on the bill, noting that the solution reached would help maintain necessary funding for educational services without replacing federal dollars. The committee did not receive any questions following the presentation, indicating a smooth progression for the bill.
The discussions during the meeting highlight the Nevada Legislature's commitment to ensuring educational protections for students, particularly in light of potential changes at the federal level. The next steps will involve further evaluation of AB 494 as it moves through the legislative process.
Assembly Bill 472 was the first item on the agenda. The committee sought public testimony in support, opposition, and neutral positions regarding the bill. However, no individuals approached the tables in Carson City or Las Vegas, nor did any callers express opinions on the bill. Consequently, the committee closed the hearing on AB 472 without further discussion.
The meeting then shifted to Assembly Bill 494, presented by Assembly Member Selena Torres Faucette. This bill aims to enshrine federal protections for students into state law, ensuring that rights related to disabilities, privacy, and discrimination are maintained even if federal laws change. The bill is a response to shifting federal policies and seeks to safeguard educational rights at the state level.
An amendment to AB 494 was introduced, which would eliminate a previously significant fiscal note associated with the bill. This amendment allows the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) to collaborate with relevant entities to report on available funding should federal laws be repealed or amended. The NDE would also assess how to transfer federal provisions into state law and present findings to the legislature for future consideration.
Steve Cambero, the interim state superintendent, expressed gratitude for the collaboration on the bill, noting that the solution reached would help maintain necessary funding for educational services without replacing federal dollars. The committee did not receive any questions following the presentation, indicating a smooth progression for the bill.
The discussions during the meeting highlight the Nevada Legislature's commitment to ensuring educational protections for students, particularly in light of potential changes at the federal level. The next steps will involve further evaluation of AB 494 as it moves through the legislative process.
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