AB 39 revises Nevada's governance structure for the State Public Charter School Authority, which oversees charter schools. It changes the nine-member Authority to require all members to be at least 21 years old, clarifies that only voting members must complete training, and adjusts quorum rules to require a majority of voting members. The bill also updates eligibility for charter school employees serving on the Authority - replacing performance rating limits with a "good standing" requirement - and removes the need for colleges or cities sponsoring charter schools to sign separate agreements with the Authority. Additionally, it clarifies that charter school renewal applications must include new supporting data beyond previously submitted performance reports. These changes affect charter school sponsors, the Authority members, and schools seeking renewal.
SB 78 consolidates oversight of state boards, commissions, and councils under Nevada’s Office of Nevada Boards, Commissions and Councils Standards (within the Department of Business and Industry). The bill requires all such bodies to use the Office for administrative services - including legal, accounting, IT, and hearing officer services - prohibiting them from hiring outside vendors for these functions. It mandates that all information from these bodies be posted exclusively on a central Office website and creates a dedicated state account for fees collected from boards. The bill also establishes a process for periodic reviews to recommend consolidation, termination, or modification of these bodies.
AB 412 creates the Nevada School Safety Data Grant Program to fund detailed, digital mapping of public school buildings and grounds for emergency response. Law enforcement agencies apply for grants to hire vendors who produce mapping data meeting strict standards (e.g., true north orientation, room labels, hazard locations, compatibility with public safety software). The data must be provided free to school districts and public safety agencies in the county, remain confidential, and cannot be disclosed outside authorized personnel. This directly affects public schools, law enforcement, and public safety agencies by improving emergency response coordination through standardized, accessible facility maps.
AB 445 proposes to shield school and public library staff from lawsuits or criminal charges when they act in good faith to provide access to library materials. It applies specifically to school library media specialists, librarians, and other staff handling library functions, covering all materials listed - including books, digital resources, and government documents. The bill would have amended Nevada law to create this immunity, protecting staff who assist patrons or students in accessing materials. However, the bill was vetoed by the Governor on June 2, 2025, and did not become law.
AB 247 requires public meetings to provide sign language interpreters and real-time captioning services to accommodate people who are deaf or hard of hearing. It also mandates that all new public buildings (designed on or after July 1, 2025) include equipment and software for real-time captioning. The bill adds American Sign Language (ASL) as an official foreign language course in Nevada public schools and directs the Department of Education to study the need for a specialized school for deaf or hard-of-hearing students. These changes directly affect public meeting attendees, building designers, school curriculum developers, and state education officials.
AB 389 revises Nevada’s education reporting requirements to reduce administrative burden. It removes the current requirement for school districts to submit quarterly data to the Commission on School Funding, replacing it with an annual review by the Commission using existing data already reported to the Superintendent or Department of Education. The bill also clarifies that school districts must maintain standardized electronic data systems for pupil performance, repeals the requirement for the Department to recommend minimum textbook spending, and directs the Commission to review reporting requirements for redundancy, recommending eliminations or improvements. These changes primarily affect school districts, the Commission on School Funding, and the Department of Education.
AB 285 establishes the Nevada State Service Corps within the Department of Administration to place recent graduates of the Nevada System of Higher Education in temporary positions with the state's Executive Department. The program allows state agencies to hire participants without standard competitive hiring processes and exempts their service from the usual 160-hour annual limit for temporary appointments. It requires the Department to recruit eligible graduates, provide mentoring, and appoint a legislative advisor to support participants. This creates a dedicated pathway for new graduates to gain state government experience through structured, temporary roles.
AB 205 changes Nevada's sexual education consent process by requiring schools to provide parents or guardians with a form to **opt out** of their child's participation in required courses, rather than requiring parental consent to participate. The bill allows parents to refuse participation for a single school year or for all years their child attends the district, and permits electronic submission via school websites. It affects all Nevada public school districts, parents/guardians, and students enrolled in courses covering HIV, reproductive health, and sexual responsibility (NRS 389.036). The bill maintains existing requirements for parental notice, material inspections, and advisory committees but simplifies the opt-out mechanism.
This bill establishes the "Right to Reproductive Health Care Act," prohibiting Nevada governmental entities (including state agencies and local governments) from imposing restrictions that substantially burden access to reproductive health care services. It directly affects patients seeking services like contraception, pregnancy care, or abortion, and healthcare providers offering such services. The law allows affected individuals or providers to sue government entities for violations and seek court-ordered remedies, including attorney fees. It applies broadly to all existing and future state and local laws (except specific exemptions), requiring governments to prove any restriction serves a compelling interest through the least restrictive means.
AB 387 revises Nevada's guardianship laws for minors, directly affecting minors, their parents, appointed guardians, courts, and legal service providers. Key changes include requiring petitioners to prove guardianship appointments by "clear and convincing evidence" (up from a lower standard), mandating guardians to maintain minors' relationships with both parents, and updating petition requirements to include more detailed care plans. The bill also revises service procedures for legal notices, expands attorney appointment rules for minors' representation, and adds visitation frequency to annual guardian reports. These changes aim to strengthen oversight and family connections in guardianship proceedings.
AB 274 requires Nevada's Secretary of State to waive the standard $200-$500 fee for state business licenses for three groups: (1) eligible veterans, (2) gold star family members (relatives of fallen veterans), or (3) businesses where at least 51% is owned by veterans or gold star family members. The waiver applies to licenses issued on or after July 1, 2025, and covers the initial license fee only (not local permits). This policy directly affects veterans, their families, and veteran-owned businesses seeking state-level licensing. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 76.100 to implement this fee exemption.
AB 219 changes how Nevada distributes revenue from its 9% live entertainment tax. Instead of allocating a fixed $150,000 annually to the Nevada Arts Council, the bill requires 1% of all tax revenue (including interest and penalties) collected in the previous fiscal year to be deposited into the Arts Council’s fund. Any remaining tax revenue after this 1% allocation must go to the State General Fund. This directly affects the Nevada Arts Council (which will receive more funding based on actual tax collections) and the State General Fund (which will receive the balance). The change takes effect July 1, 2025.
