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C
A
Here
and
please
mark
assemblywoman,
marzola
absent
excuse.
I
believe
she
is
testifying
in
another
committee
and
should
be
joining
us
as
soon
as
she's
done
so
we
have
all
but
one
so
we
do
have
a
quorum
and
welcome
to
everyone
who's
here
in
carson
city,
especially
our
vip,
my
colleen
bilbray,
my
mother,
welcome
to
the
committee
on
education.
A
We
have
of
three
bills
that
we're
gonna
do
today,
a
few
housekeeping
items,
as
you
guys
are
probably
all
aware
for
those
of
you
who
are
joining
online
on
the
zoom.
If
you
haven't
done
so
already,
please
make
sure
to
mute
your
microphone
if
you're,
not
speaking,
to
minimize
the
background
noise.
Additionally,
everyone
please
put
your
electronic
devices,
especially
cell
phones,
into
a
and
laptops
into
a
silent
mode
for
individuals
presenting
our
medium
room.
Please
keep
your
face
coverings
on
at
all
time
and
maintain
social
distancy.
A
A
This
is
in
person
and
online
and
so
to
keep
everyone
safe.
During
this
covet.
19
pandemic
members
of
the
public
may
provide
testimony
in
a
very
various
number
of
ways
and
they
can
always
write
in
or
call
in
using
the
zoom
assemblyman
hanson.
You
were
here
for
roll
call,
correct,
okay,
sorry,
they
just
wanted
to
make
sure
I
didn't
miss
you
and
all
of
our
items
can
be
found
on
nellis
on
the
committee's
webpage
and
finally,
for
those
of
you
who
are
watching
online
in
this
virtual
world.
A
A
We
will
hear
them
in
that
order
and
you
guys
kind
of
already
know
this.
We
have
allocated
equal
time
for
support,
testimony
and
support
opposition
in
neutral
and
two
minutes
max
please.
So
we
can
get
through
we're
going
to
have
three
bills,
probably
for
every
meeting
up
until
our
next
deadline.
So
we
want
to
keep
it
moving.
So
with
that,
I
will
open
the
hearing
on
sb
160
revises
provisions
relating
to
dual
credit
course
offerings
welcome
senator
kikefer
to
the
education
committee,
and
I
think
this
is
your
first
time
here
right.
E
Thank
you,
madam
chair,
for
the
record
ben
kieckefer.
I
represent
senate
district
16,
which
we
are
all
sitting
in,
and
I
appreciate
you
visiting
us
during
this
legislative
session.
I
am
presenting
senate
bill
160,
which
is
designed
to
accommodate
a
little
bit
of
an
expansion
to
dual
credit
opportunities
for
high
school
students
in
the
state
of
nevada.
E
F
A
H
B
I
Awesome,
thank
you,
madam
chair,
and
members
of
the
assembly
and
kendama
zion
is
speaking
for
the
record
good
afternoon.
Everybody
and
my
name
is
kendamer
zion,
I'm
currently
a
junior
in
high
school,
and
I
first
became
aware
of
this
issue
within
nevada
statutes.
I
I
started
to
look
for
a
farsi
class.
However,
no
farsi
classes
were
provided
at
my
school,
so
I
began
to
look
for
farsi
classes
provided
at
universities
and
colleges
around
the
country,
and
it
was
on
this
search
that
I
found
that
no
nevada
schools
provided
a
farsi
class,
whereas
schools
outside
of
the
state
of
nevada
did
and
eventually
I
was
able
to
find
a
farsi
class
that
worked
with
my
schedule.
I
But
I
decided
that
I
would
keep
looking
to
see
if
there
was
a
possibility
that
I
could
find
a
farsi
class
inside
the
state
of
nevada.
Eventually,
after
two
months
of
looking,
I
was
able
to
create
my
own
independent
varsity
class.
However,
I
do
currently
wake
up
at
5
30
in
the
morning
in
order
to
complete
my
farsi
class
before
I
go
to
school,
because
the
teacher
of
that
class
lives
in
turkey
and
my
experience
is
an
example
of
something
that
senate
bill.
A
Thank
you
for
your
testimony.
Did
you
have
further
comments
senator,
or
did
you
want
to
open
it
to
questions?
Thank.
E
A
K
Thank
you,
chair
and
again
senator
I'd,
just
like
to
remind
you
where
you're
at
here
in
the
assembly
where
we
tend
to
not
over
complicate
but
thoroughly
die
yeah
thoroughly
vet
our
issues.
But
I
I
guess
my
question
is
for
your
co-presenter.
I'm
sorry.
I
forgot
your
name
already,
which
what
is
your
name
again.
K
Hi,
thank
you
so
much
so
for
either
one
of
you
that
could
answer
this
just
so.
We
get
a
better
idea,
and
it's
interesting
that
your
high
school
said
they
couldn't
do
the
dual
credit
enrollment,
and
yet
we
know
with
our
colleges
we
offer
dual
within.
I
believe
the
western
some
of
our
western
compact
and
western
governors
college
and
such
so
you're.
You
were
seeking
this
credit
to
be
a
high
school
credit
or
for
a
college
credit,
but
for
for
a
high
school
credit
or
for
a
dual
through
both.
I
I
could
not
receive
a
dual
credit
for.
A
Please
say
your
name
before
you
testify.
I
I
For
high
schooling,
kendama
zion
speaking
just
for
high
school
language,
credit.
K
Okay,
so
not
maybe
we're
using
the
term
dual
a
little
differently,
but
you
just
wanted
it
to
be
for
your
high
school
language
credit,
but
we
just
didn't
physically
offer
it
here,
so
you
sought
it
somewhere
else.
Okay!
Well,
that
opens
a
secondary
question.
Then
senator
with
the
passage
of
this
bill
with
our
traditional
definition
of
dual,
it
would
cover
as
dual
that
I
could
achieve
the
credit
in
high
school
and
college.
Would
that
be
correct?
Yes,.
E
Ben
covered
for
the
record
bedroom
chair
through
you,
too,
your
vice
chair,
absolutely
so
the
the
bill
would
allow
for
for
for
traditionally
what
we
understand
of
as
dual
credit.
E
So
you
could
receive
both
high
school
credit
and
college
credit
and
which
is
why,
in
over
on
the
senate
side
working
with
enshi,
we
wanted
to
ensure
that
any
of
those
courses
were
through
regionally
accredited
institutions
and-
and
we
didn't
carve
out-
and
she
first
right
so
that
basically
ng
has
writer
first
refusal
for
any
courses
that
they
offer
and
then,
if
they're
not
offered
to
an
ng
institution,
then
a
student
could
look
out
of
state
for
a
course
that
they
would
like
to
take
for
dual
credit.
K
Follow-Up
chair
so
with
that
now
that
we're
speaking
of
out
of
state,
we
know
that,
except
for
some
of
our
western
states,
that
we
cooperate
with
now,
there's
a
difference
in
cost.
So
I
know
there's
a
obviously
a
huge
farsi
program
at
university
of
michigan,
but
paying
for
that
would
be.
You
know
a
lot
more
than
of
what
what
we
would
see
here,
especially
for
out-of-state
tuition.
So
has
there
been
any
thought
put
around
that
I
mean
it's
permissive
for
our
students
and
for
enshi.
K
E
Sure
ben
kiker
for
the
record
manager
your
vice
chair,
the
these
would,
since
this
would
be
on
sort
of
a
case-by-case
basis
based
on
the
class.
There
would
have
to
be
an
individual
agreement
entered
into
between
the
school
or
the
or
the
district
and
that
that
institution
of
higher
education,
so
it
would
have
to
be
sort
of
dealt
with
on
a
case-by-case
basis.
We
do
have
some
dual
credit
assistance
for
students
now
within
our
high
schools.
E
Obviously,
as
you
know,
but
sometimes
it
doesn't
always
cover
the
full
cost,
depending
on
the
student's
needs
and
and
so
on
and
so
forth.
So
I
think
it
would
have
to
be
handled
on
a
case-by-case
basis
in
those
individual
agreements
struck
with
those
individual
schools.
A
Other
questions
from
the
committee-
oh
you're,
getting
off
easy.
I
would
ask
your
co-presenter
if
she
knows
where
I
can
get
good
persian
food,
because
I'm
really
craving
tadic
and
gourma
sabzi
anything
up
here.
I
For
the
record,
I
don't
know
of
any
good
persian
food
here.
A
I
A
To
go
back
to
vegas
all
right,
thank
you
and
thank
you
for
your
testimony.
So
with
that
I
will
see
if
anyone
has
testimony
in
support
of
the
bill.
Is
there
anyone
in
the
room?
I
Nasa
is
an
organization
organization
representing
all
17
school
district
superintendents
in
the
state.
We
are
in
support
of
sv
160
and
appreciate
senators,
key
keffer
and
sievert
gansert
for
bringing
the
bill
forward.
This
bill
creates
another
opportunity
for
students
in
nevada.
As
a
recent
graduate
of
unr,
I
can
attest
to
the
fact
that
the
nevada
system
of
higher
education
is
excellent.
However,
when
a
course
is
not
available
in
the
system,
this
bill
will
enable
a
student
to
find
a
school
that
does
offer
the
course
and
allow
them
to
receive
proper
credit
for
it.
I
A
Thank
you
for
your
testimony
and
you
are
a
very
fast
speaker
which
I
appreciate,
but
if
I
think
you
were
reading
off
something,
so
if
you
could
share
that
with
the
committee
secretaries,
that
would
really
help
us
for
the
minute.
So
thank
you
for
your
testimony.
Anyone
else
in
support
in
the
room-
and
we
don't
have
anyone
on
the
zoom,
and
so
I
will
go
to
the
phone
lines
bps.
Do
we
have
anyone
calling
in
support
to
testify.
L
B
Hello
and
thank
you,
committee,
chair
bilbray,
axelrod
and
committee
members.
My
name
is
dr
brenda
pearson
b-r-e-n-d-a-p-e-a-r-s-o-n,
and
I
am
here
representing
the
clark
county
education
association,
cca,
supports
senate
bill
160
and
thanks
senators,
key
keffer
and
sievers
gansert
for
bringing
this
important
bill
forward.
The
goal
of
public
education
should
not
merely
be
high
school
graduation,
but
instead
a
path
to
post-secondary
education.
B
Additionally,
cca
believes
that
maintaining
cooperative
agreements
adds
a
much
needed
layer
of
transparency
by
informing
students
and
parents
of
the
cost
of
enrollment
up
front
cca
understands
that
a
task
force
has
been
put
together
to
evaluate
and
standardize
the
cost
of
dual
credit
opportunities.
But
students
across
nevada
cannot
wait.
We
must
take
strides
towards
expanding
educational
opportunities
available
to
our
students,
as
we
broaden
academic
opportunities.
We
must
also
keep
in
mind
the
important
foundational
role
k-12
plays
in
the
academic
experience
of
all
nevada
students.
B
We
must
encourage
this
committee
to
support
the
full
implementation
of
senate
bill
543,
as
recommended
by
the
commission
on
school
funding,
with
full
implementation
and
funding.
We
can
reimagine
education
in
nevada
to
provide
better
resources
and
opportunities
to
our
students
to
become
college
and
career
ready.
B
That
includes
the
opportunity
for
full
participation
in
dual
credit
programs
that
are
currently
limited
to
and
do
not
promote
the
continuation
of
college
of
education
at
nc
institutions,
cca
thanks
the
committee
and
all
sponsors
for
their
effort
and
looks
forward
to
supporting
the
full
maturation
of
dual
credit
programs
that
will
come
with
this
session.
Thank
you.
L
C
L-I-N-D-S-A-Y-A-N-D-E-R-S-O-N
on
behalf
of
the
washoe
county
school
district,
we
are
so
proud
of
our
student
for
being
an
advocate
for
herself
and
pursuing
this
option
and
grateful
to
senator
keiker
for
his
efforts
around
this
issue.
Of
course,
we
wanted
to
approve
her
language
credit,
but
without
having
it
offered
in
state.
We
could
not.
C
Our
efforts
will
continue
to
focus
on
dual
credit
at
nevada
institutions,
but
in
these
cases
where
there
is
not
a
class
offered
here,
we
will
work
with
the
department
and
other
out
of
state
institutions
to
expand
these
dual
credit
opportunities
elsewhere
and
we
are
in
full
support
of
senate
bill
160..
Thank
you,
madam
chair.
L
A
L
A
Thank
you
very
much
bps
with
that.
I
will
close
opposition
testimony
and
open
testimony
in
the
neutral
position
on
sb160.
Is
there
anyone
in
the
room
who
is
wishing
to
speak
in
neutral?
No
one
is
coming
forward
and
there
is
no
one
on
the
zoom.
I
believe,
that's
correct.
Is
there
anyone
on
the
phone
line
who
would
like
to
speak
in
neutral.
L
A
I
always
go
out
of
my
way
to
thank
the
young
people
who
come
and
testify
in
the
committee,
but
the
fact
that
you
actually
brought
this
bill
forward
and
found
a
sponsor.
I
you
should
be
very
proud
of
yourself.
So
thank
you
and
I,
I
hope,
we'll
see
you
again
and
this
committee
and
I
wish
I
knew
how
to
say
some
stuff
in
farsi,
but
maybe
goodbye.
How
do
you
say
goodbye
and
farsi.
A
Will
close
the
the
hearing
on
sb160
thank
you
and
I
will
open
the
hearing
on
sb128.
I
see
we
have
senator
chair
dennis
in
our
committee
room.
So
welcome
to
the
assembly
committee
on
education
and
please
begin
when
you
are.
D
D
Thank
you,
chair,
bilberry,
oxford
and
members
of
the
committee
for
the
record.
I'm
senator
mo
dennis
representing
senate
district
2
in
clark
county,
I'm
here
today
to
present
senate
bill
128,
which
directs
the
state
treasurer
to
conduct
a
study
concerning
publicly
funded
scholarship
and
grant
programs
in
the
state.
D
I
will
begin
with
a
little
bit
of
background
to
provide
some
context
for
sb
128.
Before
going
over
the
bill's
details
for
years,
we
have
known
that
publicly
funded
programs
and
scholarships
and
grant
programs
have
competed
for
the
same
money.
Indeed,
during
these
tough
economic
times,
we
must
be
even
more
mindful
of
where
public
funds
are
allocated
to
ensure
we
are
reaching
the
most
students
with
the
most
need,
as
we
all
experienced
during
the
special
legislative
session
last
summer,
there
is
less
and
less
money
available
for
these
critical
scholarships
and
grants.
D
D
A
holistic
view
of
publicly
funded
scholarships
and
grant
programs
is
necessary
to
ensure
the
funds
are
meeting
the
the
needs
of
nevada
students
for
whom
they
were
intended.
The
ultimate
goal
of
sb
128
is
to
provide
greater
insight
into
the
effectiveness
of
these
various
scholarships
and
grant
programs
in
nevada
and
provide
recommendations
for
improvements
to
ensure
public
scholarship
dollars
meet
their
intended
use.
D
So
how
do
we
accomplish
this?
In
short,
the
bill
requires
a
study
specifically
senate
bill.
128
requires
the
state
treasurer
to
contract,
with
one
or
more
qualified
independent
consultants
to
conduct
a
study
concerning
the
effectiveness
of
publicly
funded
scholarship
and
grant
programs
in
nevada
for
persons
pursuing
higher
education.
D
Moreover,
the
study
must
include
a
thorough
evaluation
of
the
short-term
and
long-term
financial
viability
of
these
programs
and
the
projected
future
cost
of
administration
for
added
flexibility.
This
review
may
include
any
other
matters
that
the
state
treasurer
in
consultation
with
the
nevada
system
of
higher
education
determines
is
relevant
to
the
study
senate
bill.
128
sets
in
april
1
2022
deadline
for
submitting
a
report
and
findings
of
the
study
to
the
legislative
commission
on
a
committee
on
education.
D
This
report
must
include
recommendations
for
improving
the
effectiveness
and
efficiency
of
publicly
funded
scholarships
and
grant
programs.
Recommendations
must
also
address
the
improvement
of
student
outcomes
for
recipients
and
reduction
of
administrative
costs
for
each
scholarship
or
grant
program.
D
In
conclusion,
I
urge
you
support
of
sb
128.
This
bill
will
provide
for
a
much
needed
and
overdue
review
of
our
critical
scholarship
and
grant
programs
which
offer
so
much
support
for
our
higher
education
students.
Thank
you,
madam
chair
members
of
the
committee
for
considering
sb128
and
joining
me
today
to
discuss
the
bill
further
is
treasure
state
treasurer,
zach,
conan.
A
Welcome
my
constituent
and
treasurer
conan
to
the
assembly
committee
on
education.
Did
you
have
testimony
or
were
you
here
to
answer
questions
or
make
doubt.
G
A
couple
of
dad
jokes
we'll
get
through
it:
everybody
everybody
together
good
afternoon
sharon
committee
members
for
the
record,
a
pleasure
of
being
your
state
treasurer,
zach
kona,
and
it's
great
to
be
here
today
to
present
senate
bill
128
alongside
senator,
dennis
and
we'd,
just
like
to
start
by
thanking
him
for
his
work
through
the
years
on
these
important
issues.
State
treasurer's
office
oversees
a
number
of
critical
state
functions,
including
the
administration
of
the
governor
glenn
millennium
scholarship
program,
in
coordination
with
the
nevada
system
of
higher
education.
G
To
date,
the
scholarship
has
helped
143
656
students
pay
for
college
over
its
21-year
existence.
However,
as
population
of
nevada
grows,
an
increasing
number
of
ggms
scholarships
are
awarded
each
year.
The
cost
of
awarding
a
growing
number
of
scholarships,
along
with
the
rising
number
of
publicly
funded
scholarships
and
grants,
is
brought
to
light
the
necessity
of
analysis
of
all
publicly
funded
scholarship
and
grant
programs,
their
effectiveness
and
their
financial
longevity.
G
We
are
nevada,
families
and
students,
predictability
in
state
funded
higher
education
awards,
which
is
why
we
worked
with
senator
dennis
to
propose
the
legislation
you
have
today:
senate
bill,
128.
senate
bill.
128
directs
our
office
to
conduct
an
interim
study
on
the
effectiveness
of
each
publicly
funded
scholarship
and
their
respective
short
and
long
term
financial
soundness.
G
The
study
won't
just
look
at
the
financial
aspects
of
the
program,
but
also
the
administrative
processes
and
whether
or
not
the
scholarships
are
meeting
their
intended
uses,
for
example,
are
the
students
who
are
served
by
the
scholarships
and
grants
going
on
to
graduate
with
a
degree
in
getting
jobs
in
their
intended
field.
The
study
will
conclude
with
recommendations,
whether
they
be
programmatic,
administrative
or
financial,
for
consideration
by
the
interim
committee
on
education
for
legislation.
During
the
2023
session,
as
noted
in
section
1,
subsection
5,
we
have
proposed
the
study
to
be
funded
from
the
college.
G
M
G
Dollars
will
be
used.
Our
office
looks
forward
to
working
with
enchi
the
governor,
the
legislature
and
other
stakeholders
who
ensure
new
programs,
and
these
long-standing
programs,
such
as
governor
glenn
millennium
scholarship,
are
around
to
help
students
for
the
next
21
years.
This
concludes
our
presentation.
Happy
to
answer
any
questions
about
the
millennium
scholarship
or
bonding
or
really
anything
else.
We
can
talk
about.
A
Thank
you
very
much
treasurer
conan
committee.
Do
we
have
any
questions
I
think
everyone's
like
in
a
food
coma
or
something?
I
don't
know
you
guys
really
all
right.
I
guess
you
guys
are
getting
off
easy.
So
I'll
have
you
sit
back
and
we'll
invite?
Is
there
anyone
in
the
room
who
wanted
to
speak
in
support
of
sb128.
F
Okay,
good
afternoon
kent
irvine
knt
ervin
for
the
nevada
faculty
alliance.
We
work
to
empower
faculty
to
be
fully
engaged
in
our
mission
to
help
students
support
this
bill.
It's
a
good
common
sense
thing
to
go
ahead
and
study
figure
out
how
to
get
some
long-term
stability
into
these
programs,
so
very
much
in
support.
Thank
you.
A
L
J
J
We
believe
that
reviewing
the
scholarship
and
grant
programs,
efficacy
is
an
important
benchmark
for
every
program
to
succeed,
to
succeed
continually,
the
chamber
has
been
supportive
of,
and
will
continue
to
support,
scholarship
and
grant
programs
in
nevada.
We
believe
this
bill
will
optimize
financial
assistance
programs
for
students
within
higher
education.
J
L
J
K-A-N-A-N-I-E-S-P-I-N-O-V-A
with
the
road
law
group
on
behalf
of
the
nevada
system
of
higher
education,
ng
supports
senate
bill
128,
and
thank
senator
dennis
and
treasurer
conan
for
bringing
the
legislation
forward.
These
established
scholarships
are
crucial
to
our
students
who
provide
better
access
to
the
recipients.
We
are
committed
to
maximizing
state
education,
support
funding
and
ensuring
a
smooth
process
for
our
incoming
students
and
our
families,
and
she
looks
forward
to
being
a
good
partner
and
working
with
the
treasurer's
office
during
study.
Thank
you.
L
L
A
A
L
A
L
A
G
A
D
Thank
you,
madam
chair
and
members
of
the
committee
for
the
record.
Still
senator
mo
dennis
representing
senate
district
2
in
clark
county
and
pleased
to
present
senate
bill
215,
actually
pretty
excited
about
presenting
this
bill
in
response
to
covet
19
pandemic
and
the
resulting
shift
in
distance
learning.
This
bill
seeks
to
modernize
certain
requirements
related
to
alternative
scheduling
and
distance
education.
D
Presenting
with
me
today
is
joan
eber
superintendent
of
public
instruction,
felipe
avila,
a
student
in
clark,
county
and
carla
phillips,
crevice
senior
director
of
policy
with
knowledge
works.
I
will
begin
with
some
background
on
2
15
and
then
walk
the
committee
through
the
sections
of
the
bill.
After
I
speak,
superintendent
ebert
will
provide
additional
context
for
the
bill.
We
will
hear
from
mr
avila
on
the
importance
of
this
legislation.
D
D
That
mindset
has
reserved
us
through
through
the
many
challenges
we
experienced
over
the
past
year
with
distance
learning
earlier.
This
session,
both
education
committees
heard
presentations
by
school
districts
and
testimony
by
others
on
how
distance
learning
truly
became
a
necessity
for
more
students
than
ever
before
going
forward.
We
need
to
ensure
that
nevada's
system
allows
for
the
flexibility
needed
to
support
student
success,
no
matter
where
the
classroom
is
or
their
style
of
learning.
Last
fall.
D
Nevada's
department
of
education
convened
the
blue
ribbon
commission
for
a
globally
prepared
nevada,
which
brought
together
a
diverse
group
of
education
stakeholders
to
examine
and
adjust
the
current
policy
framework
to
meet
today's
learning
conditions
senate
bill
215
carries
the
recommendations
developed
by
the
commission
senate
bill.
215
has
three
main
pillars.
Those
elements
are
one
distance
education
plans,
two
plans
to
improve
access
to
technology
and
three
flexibilities
in
instructional
time.
D
First
beginning
with
section,
two
215
requires
school
districts
and
charter
schools
and
university
schools
for
profoundly
gifted
pupils
to
develop
plans
for
distance
education
and
share
those
plans
with
their
communities,
families
and
school
staff.
Second,
to
ensure
all
students
and
staff
have
access
to
the
technology
and
connect
and
connectivity
and
necessary
to
participate
in
this
education.
Section
two
also
requires
these
school
governing
bodies
to
develop
and
implement
a
plan
to
make
the
technology
available
to
those
individuals.
D
D
D
I
was
able
to
go
to
a
school
actually
to
several
schools,
one
in
utah
one
in
idaho,
but
I
remember
specifically
that
in
the
one
in
utah
had
high
school
kids
going
to
to
a
there
was,
I
think
it
was
a
small
200
kids
in
a
class
and
a
school
that
had
been
built
onto
a
community
college.
The
kids
would
come
in.
D
They
had
to
be
in
school
between
anytime
between
seven
a.m
and
like
six
pm,
they
had
a
block
of
time
and
they
could
come
in
and
work
on
their
on
what
they
needed
to
on
their
on
computers.
And
then
there
was
a
teacher
that
would
monitor
what
was
going
on,
but
they
kind
of
worked
at
their
own
pace.
D
And
if
the
teacher
recognized
that
there
was
an
issue
that
needed
to
be
resolved
a
specific
math
concept,
then
she
would
pull
together
those
students
into
a
class
to
kind
of
go
over
those
issues
and
the
kids
would
continue
to
progress,
and
so
they
were
able
to
move
at
their
own
pace,
and
so
that
showed
me
that
that
you
know
some
kids
learn
differently
and
some
have
the
ability.
You
know
they.
D
In
some
cases
they
could
do
all
the
math
that
they
needed
for
all
their
high
school
in
just
a
few
months,
but
they
might
take
longer
to
do
some
of
the
other
classes.
So
so,
when
this
commission
was
put
together,
I
was
really
interested
to
see
and
have
that
discussion
about.
How
do
we
look
at
that,
and
rather
than
specifically
having
a
set
amount
of
time
that
you
have
to
sit
in
a
chair,
it's
based
on
on
making
sure
that
they
can
understand
and
learn
what's
going
on?
D
And
so,
as
we
looked
at
this
bill,
it
addresses
some
of
these
issues.
Additionally,
there
was
a
fiscal
impact
that
was
on
there
and
went
with
the
so
and
clark
county.
Couldn't
can
put
that
on
the
record
that
they,
they
are
withdrawing
their
fiscal
note,
based
on
on
better
understanding
of
how
the
bill
works
and
it's
it's
not
a
mandate,
but
it
gives
that
flexibility.
N
Good
afternoon,
chair,
bilbray
axelrod
vice
chair
miller,
members
of
the
assembly
education
committee,
for
the
record,
my
name
is
joan
ebert,
I'm
honored
to
serve
as
your
state
superintendent
of
public
instruction.
Coven
19
has,
without
a
doubt,
been
a
turning
point
for
our
education
system
and
in
the
in
the
nevada
department
of
education.
N
What
we
like
to
say
is
our
students
will
be
globally
prepared
and,
as
senator
dennis
mentioned,
senate
bill
215
is
based
on
the
work
of
the
blue
ribbon
commission
for
a
globally
prepared
nevada.
I
convened
the
blue
ribbon,
commission
last
fall
and
I'm
proud
of
the
great
work
they
have
done
in
such
a
short
period
of
time.
We
pulled
together
a
diverse
group
of
stakeholders
with
two
key
purposes.
N
At
the
start,
we
wanted
to
recommend,
updates
and
flexibilities
in
statute
that
reflected
the
ways
districts
and
schools
operated
during
the
coven
19
pandemic
and
as
the
work
progressed,
we
move
toward
a
more
visionary
goal:
future-proofing
nevada's
education
system.
The
commission's
charge
was
to
make
recommendations
to
adjust
our
current
policy
framework
to
meet
today's
learning
conditions.
N
I
want
to
thank
legislators,
including
assemblywoman
monroe,
moreno
and
tolls
both
served
on
the
blue
ribbon
commission.
We
had
school
district,
superintendents
and
staff,
public
charter
schools,
private
school
principals,
classroom
teachers,
higher
education,
business
partners
advocates
parents
and
students
who
served
on
the
commission.
N
As
we
plan
for
recovery
and
renewal
the
next
school
year,
we
need
to
be
thinking
differently
about
how
we
group
students
into
classes
and
cohorts.
Competency-Based
education
enables
us
to
meet
students
where
they
are
and
support
them
through
success.
Moving
away
from
seat
time
to
student,
mastery
has
never
been
more
important
than
this
moment
in
time.
I
want
to
thank
senator
dennis
for
his
continued
support
of
competency-based
education
and
his
leadership
in
incorporating
the
mini
commission
recommendations
into
sb
215..
N
This
amendment
revised
the
definition
of
distance
education
in
section
1
to
include
synchronous
and
asynchronous
learning
added
section
2,
subsection
3,
paragraph
c,
that
the
plan
to
provide
technology
includes
communication
with
families,
students
and
staff
increase
the
number
of
days
before
the
start
of
the
school
year.
Districts
share
its
distance
education
plan
from
20
days
to
45
days
before
before
the
start
of
the
school
year.
In
section
2,
subsection
6..
O
Good
afternoon,
thank
you,
superintendent,
ebert
and
senator
dennis
for
having
me
today
good
afternoon,
chairman
chairwoman,
axelrod
and
vice
chair
miller
and
members
of
the
committee.
It
has
been
an
honor
and
a
privilege
to
support
the
work
of
the
blue
ribbon.
Commission.
The
membership
represented
a
deep
and
diverse
set
of
stakeholders
that
provided
rich
conversation
and
ultimately
strong
recommendations.
O
My
organization,
knowledge
works
partners
with
states
all
across
the
country
and
learning
communities,
they're
seeking
to
move
towards
more
student-centered,
personalized
competency-based.
Basically,
nevada
is
quickly
becoming
a
leader,
the
instructional
time
that
has
been
lost,
left
schools
wondering
how
to
report
attendance
award
credit
graduate
students
in
lieu
of
traditional
time-based
requirements.
O
Ironically,
though,
the
same
issues
that
stymied
school
efforts
to
meet
the
needs
of
schools
during
that
pandemic
have
really
been
the
same
ones
that
have
hindered
efforts
free
pandemic
to
transition
to
more
student-centered
models,
as
their
recommendations
noted
commissions.
Similarly
recognized-
and
I
quote
that
the
existing
policy
framework
does
not
provide
the
net
flexibility
needed
to
support
schools
during
the
current
crisis
or
the
space
to
innovate,
develop
more
resilient.
O
O
Their
recommendation
stated
that
again,
I
quote:
the
pandemic
has
elevated
issues,
long
overdue
for
discussion,
and
the
commission
is
eager
to
dive
in
it's
with
this
eagerness
that
I
believe
nevada
will
be
well
positioned,
supporting
school
transformation
nationally
and
now
I'm
pleased
to
introduce
felipe
avila,
a
student
in
the
clark
county
school
district,
who
is
an
active.
H
Participant
you
carla
and
thank
you
senator
dennis
and
superintendent
ebert,
for
inviting
me
to
be
a
part
of
this
exciting
announcement.
My
name
is
felipe
avila
f-e-l-I-p-e-a-v-I-l-a
and
I
am
a
junior
at
east
career
and
technical
academy
in
the
clark
county
school
district.
I
am
enrolled
in
the
certified
nursing
assistant
program
at
east
tech,
where
I
have
found
an
interest
in
public
policy
and
public
health.
I
have
been
fortunate
at
my
school
to
have
the
opportunity
to
select
a
pathway
tailored
to
my
interests
to
participate
in
career
connected
learning.
H
Not
everyone
in
nevada
has
the
same
opportunities.
I've
had
this
bill
seeks
to
bridge
the
the
inequality
gap
will
help
expand
the
opportunity
for
flexible
learning
to
other
students
across
nevada.
I
was
honored
to
be
invited
by
superintendent
ebert
to
serve
on
the
blue
ribbon
commission
for
a
globally
prepared
nevada.
It
was
truly
amazing
to
see
so
many
local
and
state
leaders
banding
together,
committed
to
helping
students.
H
Like
me,
it
was
immediately
clear
to
me
that
leaders
in
education
truly
wanted
to
hear
from
other
student
participants
and
meet
about
our
experiences,
navigating
our
education
in
the
wake
of
the
covet
19
pandemic.
In
addition
to
being
a
voice
for
students
being
a
voice
for
students
allowed
me
to
represent
thousands
of
other
students
across
the
state,
while
the
coven
19
pandemic
has
been
difficult
for
everyone
in
our
state.
H
I
am
grateful
that
our
state
leaders
are
focused
on
what
we
can
learn
from
this
experience
in
order
to
better
help
students
recover
and
continue
to
grow
in
their
education,
and
I
am
truly
proud
that
senate
bill
215
will
help
more
students
across
nevada
to
have
a
personalized
learning
experience
that
helps
support
them
to
meet
their
goal,
to
meet
their
goals.
And
thank
you
and
I
will
now
hand
it
back
to
senator
dennis.
D
I
would
probably
say
that
the
concepts
in
this
bill
actually
might
be
some
of
the
most
important
educational
concepts
that
you'll
hear
in
this
session,
because
they
really
are
transformational
and
allow
students
to
be
able
to
learn
at
the
pace
that
they
need
to
learn
and
helps
us
to
get
rid
of
those
barriers
that
that
have
been
there
and
and
it
provides
those
flexibilities
to
support
the
schools
and
students.
So
I
urge
support
and
I'm
happy.
We
are
all
happy
to
answer
any
of
the
questions
that
you
might
have.
A
Thank
you
senator
and
thank
you
for
the
presentation.
Thank
you
felipe
for
joining
us
as
well.
Members
of
the
committee.
Do
we
have
any
questions.
We
have
a
question
from
assemblywoman
tolls,
who
I
believe
was
on
the
blue
ribbon
commission.
P
Yes,
thank
you
chair
and
thank
you
senator
dennis
and
all
of
the
presenters
familiar
faces.
I
appreciate
all
the
work
that
went
into
these
recommendations
and
I'm
very
excited
that
we
are
pursuing
this.
I'm
excited
that
we're
having
these
conversations.
It's
unfortunate,
that
we
had
in
many
ways
had
this
pandemic
really
spur
us
into
action,
but
that
is
one
of
the
silver
linings
of
this
past
year
and
the
lessons
learned
is
how
incredibly
important
having
this
plan
in
place,
keeping
in
mind
that
equity
in
digital
access.
P
So
obviously,
one
of
the
most
game-changing
pieces
of
this
legislation
is
under
section
two
subsection
c,
and
that
is
that
competency
based
where
it's
it's
demonstrating
proficiency,
it's
demonstrating
competency
and
really
letting
that
people
accelerate
at
their
pace
and
supporting
them
in
that
and
I
may
be
dating
myself,
but
I
I
call
this
the
doogie
hauser
clause
that
you
know
you
have
this.
Maybe
this
profoundly
gifted
student
that
accelerates
so
quickly
that
they
end
up
graduating
from
med
school
at
age
17..
So
I
was
just
wondering
for
those
who
don't
know
that
reference.
P
I
was
just
wondering
how
what
how
would
that
work
for
that
student
who
accelerates
very
rapidly
through
based
on
proficiency
and
competency,
is
the
goal
here
to
get
them
to
graduate
sooner
or
to
open
up
more
space
for
things
like
the
last
bill,
we
just
heard
about
dual
credits
and
and
other
opportunities
for
educational
advancement.
D
Well,
thank
you
senator
dance
for
the
record.
I
I
could
I'll
start,
and
maybe
the
superintendent
can
continue.
What
I
would
envision
and
from
I
think
from
the
discussions
that
we
had
is
some
students
might
progress
really
fast.
N
Yeah,
thank
you
for
the
record
state
superintendent,
joan
ebert.
What
I
would
say
yes
and
the
example
that
I
like
to
also
use
is
algebra
one.
It's
one
of
the
most
failed
classes
across
the
state,
the
first
semester,
and
it's
not
necessarily
that
it's
because
the
child
isn't
able
to
learn
the
content.
But
it's
we're
locked
into
18
weeks
and
then
that's
it,
and
if
they
don't
pass
that
first
18
weeks,
then
how
do
you
go
on
to
the
second
18?
Then?
N
Normally
they
have
to
do
summer
school
and
then
pay
for
summer
school,
and
it
just
starts
this
vicious
circle,
and
sometimes
the
students
just
need
an
additional
four
weeks.
It's
not
18
weeks
to
get
to
that
through
that
algebra
one
content,
it's
22
weeks
that
they
need
and
so
giving
that
time.
It
actually
is
a
cost
savings
measure
when
you
think
about
it,
because
the
student
is
not
retaking
a
whole
semester
right
they're
only
expanding
by
four
weeks,
and
then
they
can
continue
on
their
learning.
N
So
it's
a
yes
and
to
all
those
great
aspects
that
you
brought
forward.
Assemblywoman's
tools.
Thank
you.
P
I
think
that's
important
to
get
on
the
record
and
if
I
could
ask
a
shorter
second
question,
to
follow
up
one
of
our
carly
good
to
see
you
one
of
the
presenters
mentioned
that
this
would
help
us
compete
nationally,
and
I
just
wonder-
and
I
know
that
we
had
kansas
come
in
and
present
so
for
the
sake
of
the
benefit
of
this
committee.
We've
seen
these
models
work
really
well.
Where
will
this
help
accelerate
us
nationally
in
terms
of
our
educational
outcomes?.
N
Thank
you,
superintendent,
ebert,
for
the
record.
Thank
you
for
the
question,
assemblywoman
tolls.
So
I
have
the
pleasure
of
working
with
all
50
states
and
other
territories
as
well,
and
we
like
to
compare
notes.
There
is
no
state
that
has
taken
it
on
to
the
speed
with
which
we're
doing.
I
will
tell
you
that
some
states
are
a
little
farther
along
than
we
have
been,
but
we
are
all
working
together
to
make
sure
that
we
benefit
students.
N
So
if
this
legislation
passes,
we
will
definitely
be
in
the
forefront
as
far
as
states
that
have
legislation
on
the
books
that
would
allow
school
districts
to
move
in
this
direction.
I
would
add
here
in
the
state
churchill
county
school
district
was
part
of
the
original
competency-based
components
and
they
are
whole
school
district
and
it
takes
time
it
takes
time
to
work
with
the
staff
support
the
staff
support
the
families,
it's
a
shift
for
families
as
well
and
moving
forward.
N
O
Thank
you,
madam
chairwoman
and
superintendent
ebert.
I
want
to
kind
of
dovetail
on
a
little
bit
that
everything
said
I
would
emphasize
some
of
the
women
us
comments
about
the
opportunity
to
go
deeper.
I
mean,
if
anything,
I
think
we
all
have
learned
nationally.
This
year
we
talked,
we
talked
a
lot
about
learning
loss,
so
there's
really
little
desire
to
provide
less
time
if
anything,
it's
about
maximizing
time
and
giving
schools
the
flexibility
to
use
time
differently.
O
I
think
that's
one
of
the
overarching
goals
of
the
commission
and
one
that
we'll
continue
to
work
on,
and
I
think
that's
really
the
state
that
we
would
consider
leaders
it's
not
that
they
have
developed.
Perfect
programs
and
schools
are
adopting
them.
It's
that
they've,
given
that
flexibility,
but
still
provided
guardrails
and
accountability
for
schools
to
really
meet
the
needs
of
kids.
O
A
Thank
you
and
we
do
have
several
questions
from
the
committee,
so
we're
going
to
go
in
this
order.
Assemblywoman
hanson
vice
chair
miller,
assemblywoman
torres
and
assemblyman
krasner.
So
all.
Q
Right,
thank
you,
chair
and
thank
you
senator
dennis
and
ms
ebert
for
being
here
today.
Our
superintendent
ebert,
I
lost
my
title
for
a
moment,
appreciate
the
presentation
and
the
intent,
and
I
actually
want
to
give
a
little
shout
out
kudos
to
kind
of
the
pioneer
distance
education.
I
think
that
might
have
been
assemblywoman
tolls
when
we
were
struggling
to
how
to
make
up
snow
days.
I
think
back
in
2019,
and
there
was
this
crazy
idea
about
distance
learning.
Q
So
and
then
here
we
are
after
a
pandemic,
so
appreciate
her
for
thinking.
I
had
a
question
on
the
amendment
I'm
looking
at
that
version,
so
in
in
section
3.5
section
or
sub
2,
it
is
going
it's
it's
striking.
The
language
from
the
original,
which
is
a
child
who
is
exempt
from
compulsory
attendance
and
is
enrolled
in
a
private
school
pursuant
to
so
on
so
forth
or
is
being
home.
Schooled
is
not
eligible
to
enroll
in
or
otherwise
attend
a
program
of
distance
education,
regardless
of
whether
the
child
is
otherwise
eligible
for
enrollment.
Q
I'm
sorry
you're
striking
that
so
I
I
was
just
curious.
Why?
Why
are
you?
Why
are
you
striking
that.
D
A
Amendment,
I
think
we
could
probably
have
legal
answer
that
I
think
that
just
be
easier.
D
The
the
the
commission
in
our
yeah,
that
was
the
commission
in
our
discussions.
We
talked
about
that
that
concept
yeah,
so
that
just.
Q
I
Yes,
thank
you,
madam
chair
amanda,
merced
committee
council,
so
I
can't
really
speak
as
to
why
this
was
put
in,
but
I
think
senator
dennis
covered
that,
but
just
from
a
legal
perspective,
currently
the
existing
law
prevents
or
prohibits
private
school
peoples
and
homeschool
pupils
from
enrolling
in
a
program
of
distance
education
and
as
amended,
those
peoples
could
enroll
in
a
program
of
distance
education.
A
K
K
So
we're
now
saying
that
and
again,
homeschooled
students
already
have
a
lot
of
flexibility
and
and
and
variety
in
their
educational
approach
and
also
have
the
ability
to
take
advantage
of
offerings
from
the
public
schools.
But
because
I
see
a
situation
where
a
homeschool
student
could
literally
just
do
all
of
the
programming
and
curriculum
through
distance
learning.
K
D
It's
all
start
and
then
have
the
superintendent
go.
I
think
part
of
that
is
that
they
currently
are
allowed
to
do
some
things
right,
and
so
let's
say
they
needed
a
specific
class
that
they
can't
offer.
They
would
be
able
to
to
do
that,
and
so,
however,
I
don't
think
this
changes
the
way
that
that
how
they
currently
fund
that,
but
this
would
just
be
that
give
that
other
additional
option.
N
N
If
they
were
taking
all
their
classes,
then
we
would
enroll
them,
so
they
wouldn't
be
homeschooled
anymore
right,
I
mean
if
they,
if
they
truly
were
it's
those
courses
almost
similar
to
what
was
stated
earlier,
with
a
dual
credit
right,
that
the
student
needs
one
class
in
those
instances
and
school
districts
traditionally,
and
I
cannot
speak
for
the
superintendents
right
now,
but
I
do
know
in
practice.
If
it's
one
course
a
specified
course,
and
if
there
is
room
available
in
that
course,
then
they
allow
the
student
to
enroll.
K
And-
and
that
makes
sense,
thank
you
thank
you
for
that
clarification.
So
now
chair
I'm
going
to
go
to
my
original
question.
I
just
found
that
to
be
an
interesting
discussion.
K
It's
first,
I
guess
I'll
start
with
a
comment
and
with
with
this
type
of
programming-
and
I
was
involved
in
this
back
in
the
90s
when
we
were
doing
this
for
teen
pregnancy
programs
and
alternative
ed
programs
and
stuff
like
that
and
very
pre-computery
very
pre-virtual.
D
Yep,
thank
you,
madam
sheriff
cena
dance
for
the
record.
As
I
mentioned
earlier
right,
I
visited
a
school
in
salt
lake.
That
school
was
not
high,
achieving
kids.
Those
were
all
many
of
them
low,
achieving
and
and
probably
more
middle
of
the
road,
and
as
I
mentioned
these,
I
think
this
gives
even
more
flexibility
for
those
kids,
because
you
know
especially
ones
that
have
to
try
to
provide
for
their
families
and
other
things
like
that.
They
would
be
able
to
to
move
at
a
different
pace
and
not
be
stuck
with
just
the
you
know.
D
As
we
mentioned
earlier,
you
mess
up
on
algebra,
you
got
to
retake
the
whole
class,
you
don't
get
an
option
to
just
make
up
the
difference,
and
so
this
would
really
be
something
that
would
be
especially
for
those
students
that
that
aren't
the
you
know
the
doogie
housers
of
of
education.
These
are
just
regular
kids,
but
perhaps
they
might
do
really
well
in
one
thing
and
need
extra
help,
but
in
a
different
way.
K
Thank
you
and
now
to
my
actual
question
chair.
So
my
actual
question
is,
I
see
some
and
it
could
just
be
language
in
the
way
it
was
drafted.
But
even
looking
at
the
amendment,
there
seems
to
be
some
differences
under
section
6
on
how
the
public
schools
and
the
charter
schools
are
addressed
like
little
things
like
like
day
limits
and
requirements.
N
Thank
you
so
in
working
with
the
charter
school
authority
and
having
the
so
we
know
that
we
have
charter
schools
that
exist
in
different
ways.
We
have
charter
schools
that
are
actually
authorized
by
school
districts
and
those
charter
schools
would
fit
under
the
school
district
plans
to
make
sure
follow
that
and
then,
with
the
charter
school
authority,
the
plans
would
go
to
the
authority
in
the
original
draft.
We
missed
that
piece.
N
Timing
for
posting
of
the
plans,
all
of
those
should
be
aligned,
so
we
can
go
back
through
and
make
sure
that
they
are
online,
but
the
intent
is
to
have
them
aligned
but
reporting
either
to
the
school
districts
and
or
the
charter
authority.
Depending
on
the
chart
where
the
charter
schools
are
authorized.
M
Thank
you
chair.
Thank
you.
Senator.
It's
always
great
to
see
you
in
the
education
committee.
I
had
two
separate
questions,
so
my
first
question
is
regarding
section
two
subsection:
six
and
seven.
When
I'm
looking
at
it,
I
notice
that
we're
requiring
that
their
plan
is
created
at
least
45
days
before
the
first
day
of
each
school
year,
but
then,
as
we
go
on
the
plan
for
the
digital,
addressing
like
the
technology,
isn't
required
to
be
submitted
until
december
31st
and
obviously
that's
halfway
through
the
school
year.
D
Yeah,
so
I
just
double
checked
that
that's
for
the
following
year,
so
they
have
to
have
a
december
31st
for
the
next
school
year.
So
that
way
that
that
technology
is
in
place
for
the
start
of
school.
The
following
year.
M
Got
it
okay,
perfect
that
that
makes
sense?
Thank
you
and
just
another
question
regarding
section
three
on
page
six,
subsection
three,
which
is
in
regards
to
the
like
the
students
that
demonstrate
sufficient
proficiency
and
I'm
just
wondering
if
there's
any
concerns,
though,
that
this
is
gonna
like
as
an
educator
who's,
seen
many
of
my
students
taking
online
classes,
maybe
through
apex
or
other
learning
programs.
M
Unfortunately,
like
I've,
also
seen
those
programs
and
those
systems
being
abused
right
where
students
can
find
those
answers,
there's
actually
an
app
that
they
get
and
they
can
literally
scan
it
and
they
don't
even
have
to
type
in
the
question,
and
then
they
get
the
answer
and
I've
seen
those
being
used
so
many
times,
and
my
students
can
just
kind
of
advance
through
classes
where
they
don't
know
the
material
and
that's
as
an
educator
has
been
concerning
to
me
because
then
they're
sitting
in
classes
that
they
don't
know
the
material
too
and
they're
when
they
do
graduate
they're
not
going
to
have
the
skills
that
they
need.
M
And
so
that's
my
concern
on
there.
So
I'm
just
wondering
like,
what's
going
to
be
done
to
kind
of
address
that,
because
I
do
have
concerns
that
you
know
students
might
quickly
advance
through
classes,
but
really
it's
not
them
advancing.
It's
just
that
they're
able
to
use
the
different
tools
that
they
have
available
to
them.
D
Well
and
I'll
start,
the
part
of
this
is
even
though
we
call
it
distance
ed.
It
could
be
in
a
classroom
with
a
teacher
there
with
them.
I
mean
that's
how
I've
seen
some
of
these
programs
work
right.
The
one
that
I
went
to
the
kids
had
to
be
actually
in
the
actual
school
to
do
that,
and-
and
I
would
imagine,
coming
from
a
technology
background-
the
things
that
we've
learned,
especially
this
past
year.
D
As
far
as
how
to
deal
with
those
types
of
issues
I
mean
those
are
being
if
they're
not
already
developed,
they're,
already
being
developed
to
make
sure
that
you
know
at
the
end
of
the
day,
we
want
the
child
to
be
able
to
to
learn
and
know
that
they
know
it
and
that
that
they
didn't,
you
know,
just
do
it,
so
that
would
be
the
intent.
Now
specifically,
I
think
you
could
probably
address
those
right.
N
Superintendent
eber
for
the
record.
Thank
you,
assemblywoman
taurus,
for
the
question.
That
is
something
that
I
think
people
struggle
with
nationally
and
it's
what
it
is.
You
gave
a
perfect
example
right:
it's
it's!
The
tool
is
used
appropriately,
that
it's
not
just
kill
and
drop.
What
people
used
to
have
worksheets
right
people
just
filling
in
worksheets
and
then
they're
done
so
making
sure
that
students
learning
is
measured
in
authentic
ways.
N
So
you
can
also
add
apex
is
a
great
tool
when
used
appropriately
and
not
just
put
the
kid
on
and
say
here
now
you've,
you
know
done
these
questions,
we're
going
to
give
you
a
credit
but
to
make
sure
that
the
tool
is
set
appropriately.
The
content
is
assessed
and
then
also
having
our
students
do
project
projects,
project-based
learning,
those
types
of
components
to
ensure
that
there
is
authentic
learning,
that
the
student
has
learned
the
material
but
also
can
demonstrate
learning
of
the
material.
N
M
M
That's
unique
to
our
state
and
I'm
just
wondering
like
if
there's
anything
in
this
legislation,
that's
going
to
require
that
there
is
like
some
type
of
teacher
involvement,
though
with
that
distance
education,
because
what
I
would
hate
to
see
is
that
a
teacher
gets
you
know
a
huge
class
of
like
300
students
that
they're
supposed
to
be
monitoring
on
one
of
these
eight,
like
you
know,
similar
to
apex.
M
N
So
all
of
the
plans
when
school
districts
are
to
work,
just
as
the
commission
itself
was
it
had
parents
students
everyone
in
every
aspect
of
education.
That
is
the
model
that
we
should
be
using
the
teacher
aspect
and
voice,
and
I
spoke
to
churchill
earlier.
They
have
had
great
voice
on
what
needs
to
transpire
and
happen
with
their
own
professional
learning,
with
the
community
as
a
whole
and
the
students
to
make
sure
that
student
progress
has
happened.
This
is
a
massive
shift.
M
And
I
think,
maybe
to
clarify
a
little
bit
like
I'm
just
wondering
that,
and
I
apologize
chair
for
all
the
follow-up
questions
like
if
the,
if
it's
going
to
require
that
there's
like
a
teacher
engagement
with
the
student
like
some
type
of
relationship
between
a
teacher
and
a
student,
and
not
just
putting
the
student
like
in
this
online
program
away
from
a
teacher.
So
I
don't
know
that.
D
Yeah,
the
senator
dennis
for
the
record
yeah
I
mean,
obviously
that's
the
intent.
I
mean
the
intent
is
not
to
just
put
a
student
on
a
computer.
I
think
the
the
the
one
example
that
I
gave
you
about
the
school
that
I
toured
was
the
fact
that
the
teacher
was
able
to
constantly
be
monitoring
what
those
students
were
doing
and
seeing
where
they
were
not
doing
as
well,
and
that's
the
the
model
that
we
would
want
to
see.
Now,
if
that's
not
specific
in
here,
you
know,
we
could
put.
D
You
know,
make
sure
that
there's
some
kind
of
guidance
in
the
in
here
for
that.
I
guess
we'd
have
to
talk
to
legal
on
how
we
would
do
that,
but
definitely
that
the
intent
would
be
that
I
mean
the
teacher
instead
of
being
in
front
of
a
classroom
of
40.
Kids,
you
know
would
be
able
to
really
see
what
they're
doing
and
keep
track
of
what
they're
doing
and,
and
so
that
would
be
the
intent.
A
Assemblyman
torrez
you're
good
now
all
right
and
I
think
we're
gonna
end
questioning
with
assemblyman
krasner.
So
we
can
get
on
to
testimony.
F
Thank
you,
chair,
bilbray
axelrod.
Thank
you
senator
dennis
for
your
presentation.
So
I
just
have
a
question
in
regard
to
section
three
sub
three:
is
it
conceivable?
Is
it
possible
that
a
bright
and
driven
student
could
complete
all
of
their
high
school
classes
in
one
year
and
graduate
in
one
year.
D
I
I
don't
know
that
we
have
seen
that,
but
I
guess
if
it
it
could
be
conceivable.
I
guess
that
they
if
they
are
able
to
move
at
that
rate,
you
know
I
mean
I
don't
know
that
we've
seen
that
and
they
would
have
to
be.
Obviously
you
know
when
we
talked
about
earlier
you
talk
about.
You'd
have
to
talk
about
a
student,
that's
prepared
in
every
aspect.
D
F
But
yes,
so
I
mean
you
know,
it
just
says:
section
three
sub
three:
a
pupil
enrolled
in
a
program
of
distance
education
on
a
full-time
basis
who
demonstrates
sufficient
proficiency
to
meet
the
objectives
of
a
course
of
distance
education,
may
complete
the
course
of
distance
education
in
a
shorter
period
of
time
than
is
normally
allotted
for
the
course
of
distance
education.
F
D
You
know:
we've
seen
kids,
some
kids
drop
out
of
school
because
they're,
bored
and
they're,
not
so
by
providing
these
opportunities
for
them
to
move
at
the
pace
that
they
need
to
they'll,
be
able
to
learn
more,
and
so,
if
a
student
is
really,
as
you
mentioned,
that
driven
and
and
has
the
knowledge,
then
why
would
we
want
to
slow
them
down
when
they
that's
something
that
would
benefit
them?.
A
A
R
We
also
want
to
thank
the
blue,
ribbon.
Commission
and
the
superintendents
were
well
represented
on
the
blue
ribbon
commission
we
had
dr
jarrah
from
clark,
pam
teal
from
lincoln
and
dr
stevens
from
churchill,
so
they
all
had
input
on
this.
We
appreciate
this
piece
of
legislation
coming
being
brought
forward
and
we
are
in
support.
Thank
you.
A
L
C
L-I-N-D-S-A-Y-A-N-D-E-R-S-O-N
on
behalf
of
the
washoe
county
school
district,
we
are
in
support
of
senate
bill
215
and
we've
been
committed
to
this
work.
For
some
time,
we've
participated
in
the
blue,
ribbon
commission
and
in
the
pilot
program
of
competency-based
education,
and
have
learned
many
insights
on
how
to
move
this
work
forward.
We
know
there
are
many
questions
to
answer
to
ensure
this
is
thoughtfully
rolled
out
in
an
equitable
fashion,
with
access
to
all
of
our
students.
This
is
very
important
work
and
we're
looking
forward
to
supporting
the
implementation
going
forward.
Thank
you.
A
L
B
Afternoon
committee,
chair
bilbray,
axelrod
and
committee
members,
my
name
is
dr
brenda
pearson
b-r-e-n-d-a-p-e-a-r-s-o-n,
and
I'm
here
representing
the
clark
county
education
association
ccea
is
testifying
in
support
on
senate
bill
215.
When
that
light
switch
moment
happened
on
march
15,
2020
and
classrooms
across
nevada
were
closed
and
thrown
into
distance
learning.
B
Gaping
inequities
were
highlighted
since
then,
nevada
has
worked
tirelessly
to
put
devices
in
every
student's
hands
and
ensure
internet
access
to
all
students,
but
our
state
has
done
very
little
to
rethink
educational
opportunities
senate
bill
215
rethinks
distance
learning
by
removing
the
arbitrary
timelines
in
which
students
learn
to
allow
students
across
nevada
who
learn
content
at
different
rates
to
demonstrate
mastery
and
explore
educational
opportunities
at
their
own
pace.
Cca
believes
that
distance
learning,
as
outlined
in
senate
bill
215,
would
be
accessible
to
all
nevada
students.
B
B
This
can
only
be
done
when
educators
have
strong
content,
knowledge,
appropriate
resources
and
access
to
flexible
and
engaging
curriculum.
Simply
put
this
takes
new
revenue
designated
for
education.
Cca
believes
that
the
full
implementation
of
senate
bill
543
will
ensure
educators
have
the
needed
tools
and
students
have
the
high
quality
learning
experiences
needed
to
lead
them
to
college
and
career
readiness.
B
Cca
understands
that
it
takes
both
democrats
and
the
republicans
under
the
governor's
leadership,
to
be
able
to
introduce
and
pass
new
revenue
needed
to
fund
senate
bill
543.
By
failing
to
do
so
nevada's.
This
is
telling
nevada's
families
and
students
that
we
are
not
vested
in
their
future.
We
do
not
have
time
to
wait
for
another
legislative
session
to
find
and
pass
new
revenue.
B
L
J
Good
afternoon,
chair
bilberry,
axelrod
and
members
of
the
committee
for
the
record,
my
name
is
rebecca
garcia,
r-e-b-e-c-a-g-a-r-c-I-a,
president
of
the
nevada
parent
teacher
association.
I
also
have
had
the
privilege
to
serve
as
a
parent
representative
on
the
blue
ribbon
commission
for
a
globally
prepared
nevada.
The
pandemic
shown
a
light
on
many
challenges
in
education.
Nevada
pta
supports
this
legislation
to
help
our
state
move
forward.
J
Nevada
pta
would
like
to
acknowledge
superintendent
ebert
and
the
team
at
nde
for
proactively
convening
broad
stakeholders
to
not
just
help
our
education
system
recover,
but
also
look
for
innovative
ways
to
improve
education
that
meets
our
students
needs.
Thank
you
also
to
senator
dennis
for
bringing
forward
this
legislation
based
upon
the
blue
ribbon
commission
recommendations.
J
It
is
essential
that
instruction
delivery
models
meet
the
needs
of
today's
students
and
have
the
flexibility
to
adapt
to
the
changing
needs
of
students
and
systems
in
the
years
to
come.
Students
need
individual
pathways
to
learning
that
allow
them
to
graduate
from
nevada
schools
ready
for
a
productive
career
and
life.
Sb215
provides
more
opportunities
to
focus
on
mastery
versus
just
minutes
and
relevant.
Modernization
updates
for
distance
learning,
ensuring
competency-based
education
and
technology
options
are
available
is
important
to
meeting
the
diverse
needs
of
students
across
our
state.
We
urge
your
support
for
this
legislation.
Thank
you.
L
S
S
We
want
to
thank
senator
dennis
for
sponsoring
this
bill
and
the
blue
ribbon
commission
for
the
work
and
bringing
forward
the
recommendations
that
are
the
framework
for
this
bill.
As
this
past
year
has
shown,
the
world
of
education
has
forever
changed
as
we
shift
it
to
a
full
distance
model,
even
as
we
start
to
return
to
some
form
of
in-person
learning.
Distance
education
has
forever
become
a
part
of
the
equation
for
how
we'll
reach
a
subset
of
students.
S
This
is
why
ccsc
superintendent
jesus
jarrah
was
a
member
of
the
blue
ribbon
commission,
as
pointed
out
by
ms
berzinski,
to
help
ensure
innovation
at
the
forefront
for
how
we
educate
our
students.
Sb
215
also
gives
school
districts.
The
flexibility
needed
so
instruction
isn't
restricted
to
a
set
time
on
the
calendar
in
order
to
meet
the
needs
of
all
students,
as
we
develop
these
new
long-term
distance
education
models
that
satisfy
the
learning
needs
of
our
diverse
student
population.
S
Finally,
we
wanted
to
note
that
we
officially
request
to
remove
the
fiscal
note
as
the
bill
and
tell
works
that
the
district
is
already
undertaking.
Once
again,
I
want
to
thank
senator
dennis
for
sponsoring
this
important
bill,
and
let
us
speak
to
you
today
about
the
importance
of
support
for
business
education.
Thank
you
for
your
time
and
consideration.
A
Thank
you,
I
believe,
there's
one
more
caller
and
support
bps.
L
J
E-R-I-C-A-V-A-L-C-R-I-Z
with
the
vegas
chamber,
the
chamber
is
in
support
of
sb
215..
The
vegas
chamber
believes
this
bill,
ensures
nevada
students
to
continue
their
momentum
and
achievement
through
their
completion
of
the
course
of
business
learning,
especially
in
this
day
and
age,
and
on
having
a
plan
of
action
to
better
improve
this.
Concerning
is
critical
for
our
students.
We
believe
providing
the
necessary
technology
together
with
a
plan
for
the
community
families
and
school
staff
will
make
their
end
over
nevada
student
success.
J
L
C
D-A-U-P-H-I-N-A-I-S
here
to
testify,
on
behalf
of
excellent
in
action
in
support
of
senate
bill
215..
First
I'd
like
to
thank
the
session
sponsor
senator
dennis
for
sponsoring
this
legislation
and
for
those
who
have
supported
the
spill
leading
up
to
today's
committee
hearing.
I
also
want
to
applaud
the
work
of
superintendent
ebert
for
convening
the
blue
ribbon
commission
for
a
globally
prepared
nevada,
whose
vision
really
helped
shape
the
bill
that
you're.
C
We're
especially
excited
that
this
bill
is
born
out
of
ideas
crafted
by
nevada
stakeholders
who
know
what
is
best
for
nevada
students.
The
collective
work
of
the
blue
ribbon
commission
for
a
globally
prepared
nevada
has
created
an
equitable
solution
to
ensuring
students
receive
quality.
Distance
learning
experiences
gives
school
school
leaders
the
flexibility
to
have
creative
approaches
to
address
learning
losses
that
the
pandemic
has
created
and
ultimately
opens
up
the
door
for
more
innovative
solutions
for
education.
In
nevada,
we
believe
that
a
student
is
best
served
by
education
system
that
fits
their
unique
needs
and
senate.
M
C
L
A
L
T
This
is
alisa
wall
with
nevada,
homeschool
network
eli,
ssa,
w
a
h,
l,
so
I'm
clearly
I've
been
some
of
the
members
have
brought
up
the
issue
with
section
3.5
that
section
strengths
out
the
exclusion
from
private
school
children
and
homeschooled
children
to
enroll
in
a
program
of
distance
end.
The
outcome
of
this
is
now
those
students
will
be
able
to
enroll
in
programs
of
distance
education.
T
So
then,
are
they
a
private
school
student,
a
home
school
student
or
a
student
of
the
public
school
offering
the
program?
How
does
a
home,
schooler
private
school
student
enroll
in
a
public
school
assistance
and
program
classified
differently
than
a
public
school
student
enrolled
in
a
distance
education
program?
Who
is
responsible
for
the
education
who
would
issue
the
diploma?
T
T
T
Homeschoolers
want
to
remain
free
from
public
school
policies
and
funding
allowing
homeschoolers
to
enroll
or
confuse
that
issue.
Homeschoolers
are
already
allowed
to
participate
in
classes.
Participation
is
different
than
enrollment.
This
section
is
about
enrollment.
I
believe
I
even
heard
the
legal
counsel
saying
this
section
was
about
enrollment.
T
In
our
opinion,
this
amendment
it
needs
an
amendment
to
re-put.
In
what
that
amendment
struck
out,
we
were
blessed
to
speak
with
senator
dennis
on
tuesday
evening,
and
we
thought
he
understood
the
issue
and
would
be
offering
an
amendment
if
the
chair,
so
pleases,
nevada,
home
school
network
would
be
glad
to
offer
our
friendly
amendment,
but
we
are
extremely
extremely
upset
at
the
end
of
this
bill.
Moving
forward
with
that
still
in
place,
we
did
not
plan
to
publicize
this
issue
to
our
members.
T
T
So
we
ask
you
to
please
allow
an
amendment
re-striking
out
that
section
and
exempting
homeschoolers
and
private
schoolers
from
this
bill.
Again,
as
we
mentioned,
it
was
not
funded.
It
was
struck
down
in
a
core,
so
our
ask
is
for
us
to
be
able
to
participate
as
only
allowed
but
not
be
involved.
Thank
you.
L
A
L
A
Thank
you
very
much,
bps
senator
dennis
or
superintendent
did
you
want.
D
To
thank
you,
madam
chair.
I
appreciate
the
opportunity
to
talk
about
this
important
opportunity
to
to
move
our
kids
forward
and
to
move
to
the
next
level.
As
for
the
the
issue
on
that
was
just
brought
up,
I
had
not
had
an
opportunity
to
talk
to
a
legal
counsel
about
that
issue,
and
I
I
don't
know
that
that
makes
a
difference
to
me
either
way.
D
I
I
think
giving
I
think
what
the
intent
was
to
give
an
opportunity
not
to
enroll
them
in
a
class
but
enroll
them
in
in
education,
but
to
give
them
like
they
currently
have
the
opportunity
to
take
a
class.
If
that
is
not
doing
that,
then
you
know
we
can
look
at
that
and
then
I
also
did
hear
the
the
issue
about
the
making
sure
that
the
teachers
involved
with
the
so
we'll
take
a
look
at
those
those
items.
As
we
move
forward
and
appreciate
the
opportunity
to
be
here
with
you
today,.
A
Thank
you
senator.
I
appreciate
all
your
work
on
this
bill
with
that
I
will
close
the
hearing
on
sb215
and
we
will
go
to
our
final
agenda
item,
which
is
public
comment.
Do
we
have
anyone
in
the
room
to
make
public
comments
and
no
one
on
the
zoom,
so
we
will
go
to
bps.
Do
we
have
anyone
on
the
phone
line
to
make
public
comment.
L
A
Thank
you
bps,
so
we
will
close
public
comment
and
just
talk
about
our
next
meeting,
which
is
what
day.
Is
it
it's
thursday
today
so
which
day
tuesday,
tuesday
may
4th?
May
the
fourth
be
with
you?
We
will
be
meeting
on
tuesday
on
star
wars
day
at
1
30.
Here
we
will
have
a
three
bills
and-
and
I
will
get
that
agenda
soon,
so
you
can
do
some
homework
over
the
weekend
if
you
want
and
any
other
any
comments
from
members.
A
A
M
A
He
has
not
stopped
talking
about
his
birthday,
so
it
was
like
if
we
didn't
do
this
like
it
was
gonna,
be
an
issue
so
happy
thursday
enjoy
your
day
tonight
tonight
enjoy
your
day
tonight
enjoy
your
night
tonight,
and
I
will
see
you
guys
next
week.
This
meeting
is.