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NV AB184
Bill
Status
6/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Natha Anderson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) from retaliating against schools or individuals who advocate for or against policies, including through legislative testimony or communication with public bodies
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Bans athletic recruitment by schools, coaches, staff, parents, and booster clubs; pupils who transfer due to athletic recruitment are ineligible to participate in sanctioned sports, and coaches face escalating penalties from suspension to dismissal for violations
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Grants immediate eligibility to transfer students to participate in sports if they transfer to a lottery-admission school or transfer before grade 10 (one-time allowance), in addition to existing eligibility for military family children
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Establishes a waiver process allowing transfer students to gain immediate sports eligibility for qualifying circumstances including court orders, bullying, discontinued programs, foster care, homelessness, financial hardship, or mental health needs
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Requires NIAA policy changes affecting students and schools to follow Nevada Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking, and allows appeals of hearing officer decisions to the local school district; effective July 1, 2025, with regulations due by July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Revises provisions relating to interscholastic activities. (BDR 34-186)
Last Action
Chapter 261.
6/6/2025