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NV SB500

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Finance

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Origin

Senate

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Total public support for K-12 schools estimated at $13,889 per pupil in FY 2025-2026 and $13,963 per pupil in FY 2026-2027, with statewide base per pupil funding set at $9,416 and $9,486 respectively

  • Appropriates $1.396 billion (FY 2025-2026) and $1.377 billion (FY 2026-2027) from the State General Fund to the Pupil-Centered Funding Plan Account, with additional authorized expenditures of $4.36 billion and $4.42 billion from other State Education Fund sources

  • Establishes weighted funding multipliers for English learners (0.45x base), at-risk pupils (0.35x base), and gifted/talented pupils (0.12x base), with specific dollar allocations to each school district

  • Appropriates $257.6 million (FY 2025-2026) and $262.4 million (FY 2026-2027) for special education services, plus $124.9 million annually to maintain teacher and education support professional salary increases

  • Funds teacher recruitment programs including $2.4 million annually for Teach Nevada Scholarships, $2.4 million annually for Incentivizing Pathways to Teaching stipends (up to $800/week for 12 weeks), and $7.7 million annually for professional development programs

Legislative Description

Ensures sufficient funding for K-12 public education for the 2025-2027 biennium. (BDR S-1232)

Last Action

Chapter 119.

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means5/21/2025
Finance5/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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