Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-942)
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SB 177 — Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-942)
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Signed by Governor Joe Lombardo (Republican) on June 05, 2025.
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(ReprintedSenate withBill amendmentsNo. adopted on April 21, 2025) FIRST REPRINT S.B.
177177–Senator SOhrenschall ENATECHAPTER.......... BILL NO .
177–SENATOR OHRENSCHALL PREFILED FEBRUARY 3, 2025 ____________ Referred to Committee on Education SUMMARY—Revises provisions relating to education.
(BDR 34-942) FISCAL NOTE:
Effect on Local Government:
May have Fiscal Impact.
Effect on the State:
No.
CONTAINS UNFUNDED MANDATE (§§ 1,2,3) (NOTR EQUESTED BAFFECTELOCAL GOVERNMENT) ~ EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;
matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
Existing law establishes the process for the principal of a school to determine that a pupil who is 11 years of age or older and enrolled in the school is a habitual disciplinary problem.
(NRS 392.4655) Under existing law, if a pupil who is 11 years of age or older is deemed a habitual disciplinary problem and the school has made a reasonable effort to complete a plan of action based on restorative justice with the pupil, the principal is generally authorized to suspend the pupil, or under extraordinary circumstances, expel the pupil from the school.
(NRS 392.466) Existing law provides that before a pupil who is homeless or in foster care may be determined to be a habitual disciplinary problem, the principal is required to consult to conduct a meeting with certainthose persons.persons rather than consult with those persons.cipal Section 1.5 also requires such a meeting concerning a pupil who is in foster care to additionally include the educational decision maker appointed for the pupil by a court under existing law.
(NRS 392.4655)432B.462) SectionExisting 1.5law ofrequires thisthat, billto requiressuspend thefrom principalschool toa conductpupil who is homeless or has been placed in foster care for not more than 5 days, a meetingdetermination must be made, after consultation with thosecertain personspersons, ratherthat thanhomelessness consultor being in foster responsible for making such a determination is required to presume that the person homelessness or being in foster care was not a factor in the behavior and make the determination in consultation with thosecertain persons.
Section(NRS 1.5392.466, also392.467) requiresSections such2 and 3 of this bill authorize a meetingprincipal concerningto suspend a homeless pupil whoor isa pupil in foster care tofor -5 *SB177_R1*days –or 2less –without additionallyconsideration includeof whether being homeless or being in foster care was a factor in the educationalbehavior decisionof makerthe appointedpupil forand to consider such factors when the pupil byis asuspended courtfor undermore existingthan law.5 days.
(NRSAs 432B.462)soon Existingas lawpracticable requiresand that,not tolater suspendthan fromthe 10th school aday pupilafter whothe pupil is homelesssuspended, by or hashad beena placedsubstantial inrelationship fosterto carethe forpupil notbeing morein thanfoster 5care days,or abeingsed determinationhomeless mustduring bea made,meeting after consultation with certain persons,persons thatwho homelessnesshave oran beinginterest in foster care was not a factor in the behavioreducation of the pupil.
UnderIf existingduring law,such a meeting it is determined that the personconduct responsiblewas forcaused makingby suchor had a determinationsubstantial isrelationship required to presumethe thatpupil determinationbeing in consultationfoster withcare certainor persons.being homeless, sections 2 and 3 additionally require the principal to either:
(NRS(1) 392.466,end 392.467)make the Sectionsperiod 2 and 3 of thissuspension bill authorize a principal to suspend a homeless pupil or a pupil in foster care for 5 days or less without consideration of whether being homeless or being in foster care was a factor in the behavior of the pupil and toprovide consider such factors when the pupil iswith suspendedbehavioral forand moreacademic thansupport; 5 days.
Onor the(2) 6thassign schoolthe daypupil ofto a pupiltemporary beingalternative suspended,placement sectionsfor 2not andmore 3than require45 theschool principaldays toif consider whether the behaviorpupil wasis caused by or had a substantialhabitual relationshipdisciplinary toproblem or the pupilbehavior being- in83rd fosterSession care(2025) or– being2 homeless– duringthat aled meetingto withthe certainsuspension personsconsisted determinedof, thatwhile theat conductschool was caused by or had a substantialschool relationshipactivity, topossessing thea pupildangerous beingweapon in foster care or beingfirearm, homeless,engaging sectionsin 2certain andactions 3relating additionally require the principal to endcontrolled thesubstances periodor ofcommitting suspensiona andbattery provideintended theto pupilcause withbodily behavioralinjury. and academic support.
Existingalternative lawplacement authorizesof thesuch temporarya removalpupil offor amore pupilthan from45 adays classroomif orthe otherprincipal premisesdetermines ofthat athe publiccontinued schooltemporary underplacement certainis circumstances.necessary for the safety of the pupil or others.
ExistingSection law1 prohibitsrequires athe principal fromto temporarilymake removingsuch a pupildetermination ifafter theholding pupil is required to be temporarily remove a homelessmeeting pupilwith orthe alocal pupileducational inagency fosterliaison care for nothomeless morepupils thanor 45educational daysdecision ifmaker of the pupil isand a habitualcontact disciplinaryperson problem or at schoolthe orschool. a school activity possesses a dangerous weapon or firearm, engages in certain actions relating to controlled substances or commits a battery intended to cause bodily injury.
Ifprincipal suchto aprovide pupiltargeted isintervention temporarilyto removed,the sectionpupil 1and additionallynotify requires the principaleducational todecision thenmaker reviewappointed allfor relevantthe informationpupil toconcerning determine whether the behaviorright wasto causedan byevaluation orto substantiallydetermine relatedif to the pupil beingis homelesseligible orfor inspecial fostereducation care.and related services.
IfAdditionally, the principal makes such a determination, section 1 additionally requires the principal to hold a pupil’smeeting academicto create a plan for applicationthe totransition of the pupil from the temporary removalalternative andplacement makeif revisionshethe pupil is assiSections 1.5-3 additionally require that the school have been given notice that the pupil is homeless or in foster care before the school is required to perform the plan.tasks set forth in those sections.
EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;
matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
Upon the removal of a pupil from a classroom or any other premises of a public school pursuant to this section, the principal of - *SB177_R1* – 3 – the school shall provide a written explanation of the reason for the removal of the pupil to the pupil and offer the pupil an opportunity to respond to the explanation.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 3 – (b) Studies or remains under the supervision of appropriate personnel of the school district;
3.NRS 392.466 or subsection 9 of NRS 392.467, the principal shall not assign a pupil to a temporary alternative placement if the suspension or expulsion of a pupil who is removed from the classroom pursuant to this section is:
[The] Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, the principal shall not assign a pupil to a temporary alternative placement if the suspension or expulsion of a pupil who is removed from the classroom pursuant to this section is:
and (b) Appropriate positive behavioral interventions and support, trauma-informedschool supportcounselor.upport and a referral to a school social worker or school5. counselor.
5.A plan developed by a public school pursuant to subsection must include:
A plan developed by a public school pursuant to subsection 4 must include:
and - *SB177_R1* – 4 – (c) A plan for the pupil to complete any assignments or course work missed during his or her removal.
(b)- 83rd Session (2025) – 4 – (c) The StateJoint Board;Interim Standing Committee on Education.
and (c) The Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education.
WithoutAfter consideringa whetherpupil homelessnesshas orbeen beingassigned into fostera caretemporary wasalternative aplacement factorpursuant into thesubsection behavior15 of theNRS pupil,392.466 a principal may assign a homeless pupil or pupilsubsection in9 fosterof careNRS to392.467, a temporaryprincipal alternativemay placementcontinue pursuantthe toassignment this section for not more than 45 school days if the pupilprincipal isdetermines athat habitual disciplinary problem pursuant to NRS 392.4655 or the behaviorcontinued thattemporary ledalternative toplacement theis assignmentnecessary consistedfor of, while on the premisessafety of anythe publicpupil school, at an activity sponsored by a public school or onothers. any school bus:
(a)The Possessingprincipal ashall dangeroustemporary weaponalternative orplacement firearm;for more than 45 days.
(b) Knowingly possessing, using, selling, distributing or soliciting for sale a controlled9. substance;
orThe (c)principal Committingshall make the determination required by subsection 8 after holding a batterymeeting with intendthe tolocal causeeducational bodilyagency injury.liaison for homeless pupils designated in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, 42 U.S.C.
9.§§ 11301 et seq., or the educational decision maker appointed to the pupil pursuant to NRS 432B.462, as applicable, and a contact person from the school, including, without limitation, a school counselor or social worker, to discuss whether the pupil is a risk to the safety of himself or herself or others if not in the temporary alternative placement.
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After10. a pupil is assigned to a temporary alternative placement pursuant to subsection 8, the principal shall review all relevant information to consider whether the behavior which lead to the assignment was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the pupil being homeless or being in foster care.
TheIf relevantthe informationprincipal determines that the temporary alternative placement is to be reviewedcontinued mustfor include,more withoutthan limitation:45 days pursuant to subsection 8, the principal shall provide:
(a) TheTargeted pupil’sinterventions cumulativeto record;the pupil during the temporary alt(b) If an educational decision maker has been appointed for the pupil pursuant to NRS 432B.462, notification to the educational decision maker appointed to the pupil concerning the right to an evaluation to determine whether the pupil is eligible for special education and related services.
(b) The pupil’s academic plan, if one exists;
(c) Observations by staff of the conduct leading to the assignment and the pupil generally;
and (d) Any other information the principal determines relevant.
- *SB177_R1* – 5 – 10.
If the principal determines pursuant to subsection 9 that the pupil being homeless or in foster care caused or had a direct and substantial relationship to the behavior of the pupil, the principal shall hold a meeting with the educational decision maker for the pupil or surrogate parent, if one has been appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.462 or 34 C.F.R.
§ 300.519, as applicable, an advocate for pupils in foster care at the school and any other person the principal determines necessary to review the pupil’s academic plan and apply it to the temporary alternative placement, to the extent possible, and develop or make revisions to the plan, as necessary.
If a pupil is assigned to a temporary alternative placement for more than 21 days, the principal shall develop a plan to assist the pupil in the transition out of the temporary alternative - 83rd Session (2025) – 5 – placement.
The plan must include, without limitation:ernative (a) The school that the pupil will attend after the temporary alternative placement;
and (b) Appropriate targeted scientific, research-based interventions and behavioral supports for the pupil at the school pursuant to an intervention plan to remediate any academic or behavioral difficulty of the pupil.
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The principal shall hold a meeting to develop the plan required by subsection 11 with the local educational agency liaison for homeless pupils designated in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, 42 U.S.C.
§§ et seq., or the educational decision maker appointed to the pupil pursuant to NRS 432B.462, as applicable, and a contact person from the school, including, without limitation, a school counselor or social worker.
13.
If the principal provides three written notices on 3 subsection 9 or 12 and does not receive a response from the person within 24 hours after sending the third notice, the principal may hold the meeting without that person.
14.
[9.] 12.15.
The sample of plans that is collected pursuant to subsection [8] 1114 must correspond with the proportion of pupils within the school district who are:
(d) English learners;
[10.]- 13.83rd Session (2025) – 6 – meaning ascribed to the term “homeless children and youths” in 42 U.S.C.
As used in this section [, “homeless] :
(a) “Battery” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 392.466.
(b) “Bodily injury” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 392.466.
(c) “Dangerous weapon” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 392.466.
(d) “Firearm” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 392.466.
(e) “Foster care” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 392.466.
(f) “Homeless pupil” has the meaning ascribed to the term “homeless children and youths” in 42 U.S.C.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, a principal of a school shall deem a pupil who is at least 11 years of - *SB177_R1* – 6 – age and enrolled in the school a habitual disciplinary problem if the school has written evidence which documents that in 1 school year:
(b) The school has made reasonable efforts to develop a plan of behavior pursuant to subsection 5[5] 6 and the pupil has not made efforts to enter into or participate in such a plan of behavior;
(c) The homelessness of the pupil was not a factor in his or her behavior, as determined [in consultation] after conducting a meeting with the local educational agency liaison for homeless pupils designated in accordance with the McKinney-VentoMcKinney-Ventoomeless Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, 42 U.S.C.
and[and] (d) The placement in foster care of the pupil was not a factor in his or her behavior, as determined [in consultation] after conducting a meeting with a contact person at the school, including, without limitation, a school counselor or school social worker [.] , and the educational decision maker appointed for the pupil pursuant to NRS 432B.462.432B.462;
and (e) The school has been notified that the pupil is homeless or in foster care.
If the principal provides three written notices on 3 separate days requesting a person attend a meeting required by subsection and does not receive a response from the person within 24 hours without that person.ird notice, the principal may hold the meeting 3.
If, after the review, the principal of the school determines that the provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to the pupil, a teacher who submitted- a83rd requestSession pursuant(2025) to– this7 subsection– may appeal that determination to the superintendent of the school district or the administrative head of the charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable.
3.[3.] 4.
- *SB177_R1* – 7 – (b) An explanation that if the pupil receives five significant suspensions on his or her record during the current school year and has not entered into and participated in a plan of behavior pursuant to subsection 5,[5,] 6, the pupil will be deemed a habitual disciplinary problem;
§ 1415 that the pupil’s behavior is not a manifestation of the pupil’s disability, he or she may be suspended or expelled from school in the same manner as a pupil without a disability;
and (e) A summary of the provisions of subsection 5.[5.] 6.
4.[3] 4 for each suspension on the record of a pupil during a schoolion year.
A school shall provide the notice required by subsection 3 for each suspension on the record of a pupil during a school year.
5.[5.] 6.
The parent or legal guardian of the pupil or, if the pupil is an unaccompanied pupil, the pupil may choose for the pupil not to participate- 83rd Session (2025) – 8 – the pupil or the pupil chooses for the pupil not to participate, the of school shall inform the parent or legal guardian or the pupil of the consequences of not participating in the plan of behavior.
If the parent or legal guardian of the pupil or the pupil chooses for the pupil not to participate, the school shall inform the parent or legal guardian or the pupil of the consequences of not participating in the plan of behavior.
- *SB177_R1* – 8 – (d) A voluntary agreement by the pupil and, if the pupil is not an unaccompanied pupil, the pupil’s parent or legal guardian to attend counseling, programs or services available in the school, schoolschoolend district or community.
6.[6.] 7.
If a pupil commits the same act for which notice was provided pursuant to subsection 3[3] 4 after he or she enters into a plan of behavior pursuant to subsection 5,[5,] 6, the pupil shall be deemed to have not successfully completed the plan of behavior and may be deemed a habitual disciplinary problem.
7.[7.] 8.
8.[8.] 9.
The parent or legal guardian of a pupil or, if the pupil is an unaccompanied pupil, a pupil who has entered into a plan of behavior with a school pursuant to this section may appeal to the superintendent of the school district or the administrative head of the charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable, a determination made by the school concerning the contents of the plan of behavior or action taken by the school pursuant to the plan of behavior.
Upon receipt of such a request, the superintendent of the school district or the administrative head of the charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable, shall review the determination in accordance with the - 83rd Session (2025) – 9 – procedure established by the board of trustees of the school district or the governing body of the charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable, for such matters.
9.[9.] 10.
(a)§ “Foster1355.20.ster care” has the meaning ascribed to it in 45 C.F.R.
§ 1355.20.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, any pupil who sells or distributes any controlled substance while on the - *SB177_R1* – 9 – premises of any public school, at an activity sponsored by a public school or on any school bus shall meet with the school and his or her parent or legal guardian.
(b) A pupil who is less than 6 years of age may be suspended pursuant to this subsection, and the suspension must be reviewed and approved by the superintendent of the school district or the administrative head of the charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable, or his or her designee.
§§ 1400 et seq., for each school day the pupil is suspended or expelled after the pupil has been removed for 10 cumulative days.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, any pupil who commits a battery against an employee of the school while on the premises of any public school, at an activity sponsored by a public school or on any school bus shall meet with the school and his or her- 83rd Session (2025) – 10 – action based on restorative justice to the parent or legal guardian.guardian of the pupil or, if the pupil is an unaccompanied pupil, the pupil.
The school shall provide a plan of action based on restorative justice to the parent or legal guardian of the pupil or, if the pupil is an unaccompanied pupil, the pupil.
§§ 1400 et seq., for each school day the pupilcumulative isdays.or suspended or expelled after the pupil has been removed for 103. cumulative days.
- *SB177_R1* – 10 – 3.
(b) A pupil who is less than 6 years of age may be suspended pursuant to this subsection, and the suspension must be reviewed and approved by the superintendent of the school district or the administrative head of the charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable, or his or her designee.
§§ 1400 et seq., for each school day the pupil is suspended or expelled after the pupil has been removed for 10 cumulative days.
4.- 83rd Session (2025) – 11 – to result in the bodily injury of an employee of the school mayded appeal to the school a plan of action provided pursuant to subsection if:
An employee who is a victim of a battery which is intended to result in the bodily injury of an employee of the school may appeal to the school a plan of action provided pursuant to subsection 3 if:
Except as otherwise provided in this section, any pupil, including, without limitation, a pupil with a disability, who poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the academic process or who is found in possession of a dangerous weapon other than a firearm while on the premises of any public school, at an activity sponsored by a public school or on any school bus may be removed from the public school immediatelyimmediatelyr on any upon being given an explanation of the reasons for the removal of the pupil and pending proceedings, which must be conducted as - *SB177_R1* – 11 – soon as practicable after removal, for his or her suspension, expulsion or permanent expulsion, except that:
(c) For a pupil with a disability who has been suspended or expelled pursuant to this subsection, the public school in which the pupil is enrolled shall make available to the pupil a free appropriate public education in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, any pupil, including, without limitation, a pupil with a disability, who is found in possession of a firearm while on the premises of any public school, at an activity sponsored by a public school or on any school bus must be removed from the public school immediately upon being given an explanation of the reasons for the removal of the pupil- and83rd pendingSession proceedings,(2025) which– must12 be– conducted as soon as practicable after removal, for his or her suspension, expulsion or permanent expulsion.
(e) A pupil with a disability who has been suspended or expelled pursuant to this subsection must be provided with a free appropriate public education in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilitiesschool Educationin Act,which 20the U.S.C.pupil is enrolled for each school day the pupil is suspended or expelled after the pupil has been removed for 10 cumulative days.
§§ 1400 et seq., by the public school in which the pupil is enrolled for each school day the pupil is suspended or expelled after the pupil has been removed for 10 cumulative days.
If a school is unable to retain a pupil in the school pursuant to subsections 1 to 6, inclusive, for the safety of any person or - *SB177_R1* – 12 – because doing so would not be in the best interest of the pupil, the pupil may be suspended, expelled or placed in another school.
The current school of the pupil shall coordinate with the new school to create a plan of action based on restorative justice for the pupil and to ensure that any resources required to execute the plan of action based on restorative jus8.ce Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a pupil is deemed a habitual disciplinary problem pursuant to NRS 392.4655 and the school has made a reasonable effort to complete a plan of action based on restorative justice arewith availablethe atpupil, based on the newseriousness school.of the acts which were the basis for the discipline, the pupil may be:
8.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a pupil is deemed a habitual disciplinary problem pursuant to NRS 392.4655 and the school has made a reasonable effort to complete a plan of action based on restorative justice with the pupil, based on the seriousness of the acts which were the basis for the discipline, the pupil may be:
9.- 83rd Session (2025) – 13 – suspension is for one school semester, the pupil must:
Ifpupil’s the(a) pupilEnroll isin expelled,a orprivate theschool periodpursuant ofto thechapter pupil’s394 suspensionof isNRS foror onebe schoolhomeschooled; semester, the pupil must:
(a) Enroll in a private school pursuant to chapter 394 of NRS or be homeschooled;
10.administrative head of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable, may, for good cause shown in a particular case in that school district or public school, as applicable, allow a modification to a suspension or expulsion pursuant to subsections 1 to 8, inclusive, if such modification is set forth in writing.
The superintendent of schools of a school district or the administrative head of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable, may,shall forallow goodsuch cause shown in a particularmodification caseif inhe that school district or publicshe school,determines asthat applicable, allow a modificationplan toof aaction suspensionbased oron expulsionrestorative pursuantjustice tomay subsectionsbe 1used tosuccessfully. 8, inclusive, if such modification is set forth in writing.
The superintendent or the administrative head of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as - *SB177_R1* – 13 – applicable, shall allow such a modification if he or she determines that a plan of action based on restorative justice may be used successfully.
A principal may grant such approval only in accordance with the policies or regulations adopted by the board of trustees of the school district or the governing body of the charter schoolapplicable.niversity or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable.12.
12.Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5 or 6, a pupil with a disability who is at least 11 years of age may, in accordance with the procedural policy adopted by the board of trustees of the school district or the governing body of the charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable, for such matters and only after the board of trustees of the school district or governing body, as applicable, or its designee has reviewed the circumstances and determined that the action is in - 83rd Session (2025) – 14 – U.S.C.
Except§§ as1400 otherwiseet providedseq., inbe:uals subsection 5 or 6, a pupil with aDisabilities disabilityEducation whoAct, is20 at(a) leastSuspended 11from years of age may, in accordance with the procedural policy adopted by the board of trustees of the school districtpursuant orto thethis governingsection body of the charter school or university school for profoundlynot giftedmore pupils,than as10 applicable,days. for such matters and only after the board of trustees of the school district or governing body, as applicable, or its designee has reviewed the circumstances and determined that the action is in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C.
§§ 1400 et seq., be:
(a) Suspended from school pursuant to this section for not more than 10 days.
A[A] If a school has notice that the pupil is homeless or in foster care, a homeless pupil or a pupil in foster care may be suspended from school pursuant to this section for [not] more than 5 days if, following a review of all available information [,] and, if an educational decision maker has been appointed for the pupil pursuant to NRS 432B.462, a meeting with the educational decision maker for the pupil, the principal determines that the conduct of the pupil poses an ongoing threat to the pupil or other persons at the school and if a determination is made that homelessness or being in foster care was not a factor in the behavior that led to the consideration for suspension or expulsion.
[The[Thehavior person responsible for making a determination of whether or not homelessness or being in foster care was a factor in the behavior shall presume that homelessness or being in foster care was not a factor in the behavior unless the person determines otherwise pursuant to this subsection.
§§ 11301 et seq., or a contact person at a school, - *SB177_R1* – 14 – including, without limitation, a school counselor or school social worker.
A determination that being in foster care was not a factor in the behavior must be made in consultation with an advocate for pupils in foster care at the school in which the pupil is enrolled or the school counselor of the pupil.] 14.after the pupil was suspended from school pursuant to subsectiony 13, the principal shall review all relevant information to consider whether the behavior which led to the suspension was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the pupil being in foster care or being homeless in a meeting with the educational decision maker for the pupil or surrogate parent, if one has been appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.462 or 34 C.F.R.
On the 6th school day after the pupil was suspended from school pursuant to subsection 13, the principal shall review all relevant information to consider whether the behavior which lead to the suspension was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the pupil being in foster care or being homeless in a meeting with the educational decision maker for the pupil or surrogate parent, if one has been appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.462 or 34 C.F.R.
The relevant information- to83rd beSession reviewed(2025) – 15 – without limitation:eviewed during the meeting must include, without(a) limitation:The pupil’s cumulative record;
(a) The pupil’s cumulative record;
(a) Eliminate the period of suspension pursuantand provide the pupil with behavioral and academic support, including, without limitation, the development of or revisions to subsectionan 16;academic plan;
andor (b) ProvideAssign the pupil withto behaviorala andtemporary academicalternative support,placement including,for withoutnot limitation,more than 45 school days pursuant to NRS 392.4645, if the developmentpupil ofis ora revisionshabitual disciplinary problem pursuant to NRS 392.4655 the premises of any public school, at an academicactivity plan.sponsored by an public school or on any school bus:
(1) Possessing a dangerous weapon or firearm;
(2) Knowingly possessing, using, selling, distributing or soliciting for sale a controlled substance;
or (3) Committing a battery with the intent to cause bodily injury.
TheIf the principal ofprovides athree publicwritten schoolnotices may,on at3 hisseparate ordays herrequesting discretion,a reduceperson orattend eliminatea themeeting periodrequired ofby suspension,subsection convert13 an expulsion to a suspension or otherwise14 reduce,and eliminatedoes ornot alterreceive a disciplinaryresponse actionfrom imposedthe uponperson awithin pupil24 whohours commitsafter asending batterythe whichthird resultsnotice, in the bodilyprincipal injurymay ofhold anthe employeemeeting ofwithout thethat school.person.
[15.] 17.
The principal of a public school may, at his or her discretion, reduce or eliminate the period of suspension, convert an expulsion to a suspension or otherwise reduce, eliminate or alter a which results in the bodily injury of an employee of the school.
[15.] 18.
and - *SB177_R1*83rd Session (2025) – 1516 – (c) After a thorough review of the facts and circumstances, the principal determines that the pupil did not know that the substance being distributed was a controlled substance.
[16.] 18.19.
The provisions of chapter 241 of NRS do not apply toSuch anyhearings hearing or proceedingproceedings conductedmust pursuantbe closed to thisthe section.public.ction.
Such[17.] hearings20. or proceedings must be closed to the public.
[17.] 19.
(f) “Homeless pupil” has the meaning ascribed to the term “homeless children and youths” in 42 U.S.C.
§ 11434a(2).11434a(2).term (g) “Permanently expelled” means the disciplinary removal of a pupil from the school in which the pupil is currently enrolled:
(g) “Permanently expelled” means the disciplinary removal of a pupil from the school in which the pupil is currently enrolled:
- 83rd Session (2025) – 17 – [18.] 20.21.
The provisions of this section do not prohibit a pupil who is suspended or expelled from enrolling in a charter school that is designed exclusively for the enrollment of pupils with disciplinary - *SB177_R1* – 16 – problems if the pupil is accepted for enrollment by the charter governing body of a charter school pursuantmust be provided with access to NRSthe 388A.453records of the pupil relating to the pupil’s suspension or 388A.456.expulsion in accordance with applicable federal and state law before the governing body makes a decision concerning the enrollment of the pupil.
Upon request, the governing body of a charter school must be provided with access to the records of the pupil relating to the pupil’s suspension or expulsion in accordance with applicable federal and state law before the governing body makes a decision concerning the enrollment of the pupil.
Except as otherwise provided in subsections 5 and 6 and NRS 392.466, the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable, or its designee may authorize the suspension or expulsion of any pupil who is at least 11 years of age from a public school.
3.be suspended or expelled until the pupil has been given notice of the charges against him or her, an explanation of the evidence and an opportunity to schedule a hearing, except that a pupil who:
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, no pupil may be suspended or expelled until the pupil has been given notice of the charges against him or her, an explanation of the evidence and an opportunity to schedule a hearing, except that a pupil who:
5.- 83rd Session (2025) – 18 – body of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable, or its designee shall not authorize the expulsion, suspension or removal of any pupil from the public school system solely for offenses related to attendance or because the pupil is declared a truant or habitual truant in accordance with NRS 392.130 or 392.140.
The board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable, or its designee shall not authorize the expulsion, suspension or removal of any pupil from the public school system solely for offenses related to attendance or because - *SB177_R1* – 17 – the pupil is declared a truant or habitual truant in accordance with NRS 392.130 or 392.140.
(c)7.) PermanentlyP[A] expelledIf the school is on notice that a pupil is homeless or in foster care, a homeless pupil or a pupil in foster care may be suspended from school pursuant to this section.section for [not] more than 5 days if, following a review of all available information [,] and, if an educational decision maker has been appointed for the pupil pursuant to NRS 432B.462, a meeting with the educational decision maker for the pupil, the principal determines that the conduct of the pupil poses an ongoing threat to the pupil or other persons at the school and if a determination is made that homelessness or being in foster care was not a factor in the behavior that led to the consideration for suspension or expulsion.
7.[The person responsible for making a determination of whether or not homelessness or being in foster care was a factor in the behavior shall presume that homelessness or being in foster care was not a factor in the behavior unless the person determines otherwise not a factor in the behavior must be made in consultation with the local educational agency liaison for homeless pupils designated in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, 42 U.S.C.
A homeless pupil or a pupil in foster care may be suspended from school pursuant to this section for [not] more than 5 days if, following a review of all available information [,] and, if an educational decision maker has been appointed for the pupil pursuant to NRS 432B.462, a meeting with the educational decision maker for the pupil, the principal determines that the conduct of the pupil poses an ongoing threat to the pupil or other persons at the school and if a determination is made that homelessness or being in foster care was not a factor in the behavior that led to the consideration for suspension or expulsion.
[The person responsible for making a determination of whether or not homelessness or being in foster care was a factor in the behavior shall presume that homelessness or being in foster care was not a factor in the behavior unless the person determines otherwise pursuant to this subsection.
A determination that homelessness was not a factor in the behavior must be made in consultation with the local educational agency liaison for homeless pupils designated in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, 42 U.S.C.
A determination that being in foster care was not a factor in the behavior must be made in consultation with an advocate for pupils in foster care at the school in which the pupil is enrolled or the school counselor of the pupil.] 8.- 83rd Session (2025) – 19 – day after the pupil was suspended from school pursuant toh school subsection 7, the principal shall review all relevant information to consider whether the behavior which led to the suspension was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the pupil being in foster care or being homeless in a meeting with the educational decision maker for the pupil or surrogate parent, if one has been appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.462 or 34 C.F.R.
On§ the300.519, 6thas schoolapplicable, dayan afteradvocate thefor pupilpupils was suspended from school pursuant to subsection 7, the principal shall review all relevant information to consider whether the behavior which lead to the suspension was caused by or had a direct and substantial relationship to the pupil being in foster care orat beingthe homelessschool inand aany meetingother withperson the educationalprincipal decisiondetermines makernecessary. for the pupil or surrogate parent, if one has been appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.462 or 34 C.F.R.
§ 300.519, as applicable, an advocate for - *SB177_R1* – 18 – pupils in foster care at the school and any other person the principal determines necessary.
9.principal determines that the behavior leading to suspension was caused by or had a substantial relationship to the pupil being in foster care or being homeless, the principal shall:
If(a) duringEliminate the meetingperiod heldof pursuantsuspension toand subsectionprovide 8, the principalpupil determineswith thatbehavioral theand behavioracademic leadingsupport, toincluding, suspensionwithout waslimitation, caused by or had a substantial relationship to the pupildevelopment beingof in foster care or beingrevisions homeless,to thean principalacademic shall:plan;
(a)or Eliminate(b) Assign the periodpupil to a temporary alternative placement for not more than 45 school days pursuant to NRS 392.4645, if the pupil is a habitual disciplinary problem pursuant to NRS 392.4655 or the behavior that led to the suspension consisted of, while on the premises of suspension;any public school, at an activity sponsored by a public school or on any school bus:
and(1) (b)Possessing Providea thedangerous pupilweapon with behavioral and academic support, including, without limitation, the development of or revisionsfirearm; to an academic plan.
10.(2) Knowingly possessing, using, selling, distributing or soliciting for sale a controlled substance;
or 10.
If the principal provides three written notices on 3injury.
separate days requesting a person attend a meeting required by subsection 7 or 8 and does not receive a response from the person, the principal may hold the meeting without that person.
11.
(a) “Foster“Battery” care” has the meaning ascribed to it in 45NRS C.F.R.392.466.
§(b) 1355.20.“Bodily injury” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 392.466.
(b)- “Homeless83rd pupil”Session has(2025) the– meaning20 ascribed– to(c) the“Dangerous termweapon” “homelesshas childrenthe andmeaning youths”ascribed to it in 42NRS U.S.C.392.466.
(d) “Firearm” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 392.466.
(e) “Foster care” has the meaning ascribed to it in 45 C.F.R.
§ 1[(b)] (f) “Homeless pupil” has the meaning ascribed to the term “homeless children and youths” in 42 U.S.C.
(c)[(c)] (g) “Permanently expelled” means the disciplinary removal of a pupil from the school in which the pupil is currently enrolled:
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The bill revises procedures for the suspension and placement of homeless pupils or pupils in foster care, emphasizing consideration of their circumstances in disciplinary actions.
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NRS 392.466
must be determined to be a habitual disciplinary problem;→ may be determined to be a habitual disciplinary problem;This change makes it less restrictive for pupils in foster care or experiencing homelessness to be labeled as habitual disciplinary problems.
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NRS 392.466
in consultation with certain persons, that homelessness or being in foster care was not a factor in the behavior→ that must take into account whether homelessness or being in foster care was a factor in the behaviorThe principal is now required to consider homelessness or foster care status when determining the factors behind a pupil's behavior before suspension.
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NRS 392.466
the principal shall not assign a pupil to a temporary alternative placement if the suspension or expulsion of a pupil who is removed from the classroom pursuant to this section is:→ the principal may assign a pupil to a temporary alternative placement regardless of the suspension or expulsion provisions if:Allows greater flexibility for principals to assign alternative placements to homeless or foster care pupils.
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NRS 392.466
is authorized by NRS 392.467 and the principal decides to proceed in accordance with that section.→ if the principal determines that such action is appropriate.Modification grants principals more discretion in handling cases of temporary alternative placements.
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NRS 392.4645
upon holding a meeting with the local educational agency liaison for homeless pupils→ after holding a meeting with the local educational agency liaison for homeless pupils or educational decision maker of the pupilBroadens the requirement of stakeholder consultation to include educational decision makers.
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NRS 392.4645
the pupil is a habitual disciplinary problem or the behavior that led to the suspension consisted of, while at school or a school activity, possessing a dangerous weapon or firearm, engaging in certain actions relating to controlled substances or committing a battery intended to cause bodily injury.→ the pupil is identified for being a habitual disciplinary problem or individuals engaging in severe behaviors may be placed in a temporary alternative placement while the determination of factors is made.Clarifies when significant behavior issues may lead to alternative placements, ensuring more tailored approaches for homeless or foster care pupils.
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NRS 392.4645
a meeting to develop such plan;→ a meeting with the local educational agency liaison for homeless pupils designated in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act;Makes sure meetings about pupil transitions involve key support persons for homeless pupils.
Amendments
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Action History
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Chapter 259.
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Approved by the Governor.
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Enrolled and delivered to Governor.
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Assembly Amendment No. 618 concurred in. To enrollment.
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From printer. To reengrossment. Reengrossed. Second reprint. Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate. In Senate.
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From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. Placed on Second Reading File. Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 618.) To printer.
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To Assembly. In Assembly. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Education. To committee.
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From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint.
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Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 15, Nays: 6.) To printer.
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From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. Placed on Second Reading File. Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 274.) Reprinting dispensed with.
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From printer. Read first time. To committee.
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To printer.
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Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Education.
Sponsors
- James Ohrenschall · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 66 not signed on · 6 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Ohrenschall, James Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (66)
66 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (42)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| OâNeill, PK | — | Yea |
| Anderson, Natha C. | Democratic | Yea |
| Backus, Shea M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Brown-May, Tracy | Democratic | Yea |
| Carter, Max E., II | Democratic | Yea |
| Considine, Venicia | Democratic | Yea |
| D'Silva, Reuben | Democratic | Yea |
| Dalia, Joe | Democratic | Yea |
| Flanagan, Tanya P. | Democratic | Yea |
| González, Cecelia | Democratic | Yea |
| Goulding, Heather | Democratic | Yea |
| Hunt, Linda F. | Democratic | Yea |
| Jackson, Jovan A. | Democratic | Yea |
| Jauregui, Sandra | Democratic | Yea |
| Karris, Venise | Democratic | Yea |
| La Rue Hatch, Selena | Democratic | Yea |
| Marzola, Elaine H. | Democratic | Yea |
| Miller, Brittney M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Monroe-Moreno, Daniele | Democratic | Yea |
| Moore, Cinthia Zermeño | Democratic | Yea |
| Mosca, Erica | Democratic | Yea |
| Nadeem, Hanadi | Democratic | Yea |
| Nguyen, Duy | Democratic | Yea |
| Orentlicher, David | Democratic | Yea |
| Roth, Erica P. | Democratic | Yea |
| Torres-Fossett, Selena | Democratic | Yea |
| Watts, Howard | Democratic | Yea |
| Yeager, Steve | Democratic | Yea |
| Cole, Lisa K. | Republican | Yea |
| DeLong, Rich | Republican | Yea |
| Dickman, Jill | Republican | Yea |
| Edgeworth, Rebecca | Republican | Yea |
| Gallant, Danielle | Republican | Yea |
| Gray, Ken | Republican | Yea |
| Gurr, Bert K. | Republican | Yea |
| Hafen, Gregory T., II | Republican | Yea |
| Hansen, Alexis M. | Republican | Yea |
| Hardy, Melissa R.. | Republican | Yea |
| Hibbetts, Brian | Republican | Yea |
| Kasama, Heidi | Republican | Yea |
| Koenig, Gregory S. | Republican | Yea |
| Yurek, Toby | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 29% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cannizzaro, Nicole J. | Democratic | Yea |
| Cruz-Crawford, Michelee "Shelly" | Democratic | Yea |
| Daly, Skip | Democratic | Yea |
| Dondero Loop, Marilyn | Democratic | Yea |
| Doñate, Fabian | Democratic | Yea |
| Flores, Edgar | Democratic | Yea |
| Lange, Roberta | Democratic | Yea |
| Neal, Dina | Democratic | Yea |
| Nguyen, Rochelle T. | Democratic | Yea |
| Ohrenschall, James | Democratic | Yea |
| Pazina, Julie | Democratic | Yea |
| Scheible, Melanie | Democratic | Yea |
| Taylor, Angela D. | Democratic | Yea |
| Buck, Carrie Ann | Republican | Nay |
| Ellison, John | Republican | Nay |
| Hansen, Ira | Republican | Nay |
| Krasner, Lisa | Republican | Nay |
| Rogich, Lori | Republican | Yea |
| Steinbeck, John C. | Republican | Yea |
| Stone, Jeff | Republican | Nay |
| Titus, Robin L. | Republican | Nay |
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