Rep. Reuben D'Silva

Maddy summarySB 295 updates regulations for sidewalk vendors and compact food carts in counties or cities with populations of 100,000 or more (currently Clark and Washoe Counties). It requires local health boards to create and post online in multiple languages clear guidelines, approved food lists, and model menus for vendors. Compact food cart vendors must register annually with the health board, pay a fee (if established), and follow posted rules, while sidewalk vendors must comply with the published guidelines. The bill also exempts compact food carts and vendors selling only whole produce or prepackaged non-hazardous food from being classified as "food establishments," avoiding certain existing regulatory requirements.

Maddy summaryAB 405 requires Nevada's State Department of Agriculture Director to establish a program supporting community gardens and urban farms in areas with high food insecurity (including designated food deserts). This program will help residents in underserved communities access fresh food by expanding local food production. The bill authorizes the Director to accept gifts, donations, grants, or other funding to support this initiative. It directly affects communities facing food access challenges and the state agency managing agricultural programs.

Maddy summaryAB 224 authorizes Nevada to issue $100 million in general obligation bonds to fund capital improvements for school districts in counties with populations under 15,000. The bond proceeds will be deposited into the existing "Fund to Assist School Districts in Financing Capital Improvements," allowing the state to make grants to eligible districts through the Office of Finance. This bill does not change existing requirements for districts (such as tax rate limits or emergency conditions), but expands funding access for small-county districts. The program becomes effective July 1, 2025, with funds specifically targeting physical facility upgrades like repairs or new construction.

Maddy summaryAB 335 requires school districts to appoint an administrator to support English learner students and mandates principals to consult this administrator when creating school improvement plans. The bill specifically directs schools with 10%+ English learners to prioritize closing achievement gaps between these students and proficient peers, setting quantitative goals for their progress. It also requires all teachers to complete English language acquisition training by 2030 and mandates that student data for newcomers be disaggregated without negatively affecting school or staff performance ratings. The bill repeals an outdated requirement for corrective action plans in schools with low English learner achievement. These changes directly affect school districts, principals, teachers, and English learner students across Nevada.

Maddy summaryAB 93 expands Nevada's definition of "police officer" to include school police officers, juvenile probation officers, municipal court bailiffs/deputy marshals, city marshals/deputy marshals, and all category I peace officers. This change directly affects these public safety workers by extending their eligibility for specific benefits and exemptions previously limited to traditional police officers. Key provisions include applying existing industrial insurance coverage, jury exemption, disability compensation, and survivor benefit programs (under NRS 6.020, 281.153, 287.021, and 287.0477) to the newly included roles. The bill also clarifies that departmental designations used by the Department of Public Safety do not exclude eligible employees from this expanded definition. This is a policy change to align benefits with current public safety roles, not a new benefit creation.

Maddy summarySB 277 requires every public school (including charter schools) to employ a full-time school social worker when funding is available, and prohibits schools from contracting with outside providers for these services when feasible. The bill also updates licensing rules to allow current school social workers or counselors to complete required internship hours while employed, rather than needing to leave their positions. This directly affects public schools, their staffing decisions, and the licensing process for school support staff. The policy changes aim to increase in-school mental health support by mandating dedicated staff and streamlining credentialing.

Maddy summarySB 280 appropriates $2.9 million from the State General Fund to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine to create a dedicated cleft and craniofacial medical team. The team must provide dental and medical care to children under 3 years old, and potentially children with special needs aged 3-18, through clinics open at least 4 hours per day, one day monthly (or more if resources allow). The bill requires the team to obtain accreditation from the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association and establish partnerships with other Nevada educational institutions. All funds must be spent by September 17, 2027, with unused amounts reverting to the State General Fund. This bill directly affects children in Nevada with cleft lip/palate or craniofacial conditions who would access these new services.

Maddy summaryAB 289 authorizes Nevada's Board of Regents to establish a required financial literacy course within the Nevada System of Higher Education, which includes the University of Nevada. This bill directly affects public universities in Nevada by giving the Board of Regents the authority to create such a course of study. The key provision adds language to Nevada law allowing the Board to prescribe financial literacy as part of the curriculum. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on June 5, 2025, and became Chapter 284.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises Nevada's high school sports regulations by prohibiting the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) from retaliating against schools or individuals advocating for policies. It bans athletic recruitment (e.g., schools recruiting students specifically for sports) and requires the NIAA to investigate violations, making recruited students ineligible to compete for a season. The bill also updates eligibility rules: students transferring due to military status, lottery school enrollment, or pre-10th grade transfers gain immediate eligibility, while schools cannot impose stricter rules than NIAA regulations. Finally, it clarifies appeal processes for disputes over eligibility or decisions.

Maddy summaryAB 454 requires all public and private high schools in Nevada to maintain accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs) during school days and athletic activities, and mandates that coaches, managers, and other staff associated with school sports complete training on AED operation. It also requires schools to develop specific emergency action plans for responding to serious athletic injuries, including identifying responsible personnel, medical providers, and emergency procedures. Additionally, the bill expands existing requirements to mandate CPR certification and first-aid training for all coaches and staff involved in school athletic activities. These provisions directly affect every high school in Nevada, aiming to improve emergency response during sports events.