SB 305 — Revises provisions relating to interscholastic activities. (BDR 34-1007)

Finally, section 5.3 requires the Standing Committee on Education quarterly reports of the progress of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association in implementing lacrosse as a sanctioned sport.

Section 5.7 of this bill requires the Subcommittee on Interscholastic Activities of the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education to conduct an interim study of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association during the 2025-2026 interim.

EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;

matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

Chapter 385B of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto the provisions set forth as sections 2 andto 33, inclusive, of this act.

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and (5) Prescribing any other guidelines necessary to govern participation in a sanctioned sport;

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not adopt the regulations required by this section on or befores October 1, 2025, or does not approve or deny a request received pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 and adopt any necessary regulations within 1 year after receipt of such a request:

(a) The authority, power and duty to approve or deny a request received pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 and adopt any rules or regulations required by this section that have not been adopted by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association transfers to the Nevada Association of School Superintendents;

and (b) Any rules or regulations adopted by the Nevada Association of School Superintendents pursuant to paragraph (a) shall be effective until such time as the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association amends such rules or regulations.

The provisions of chapter 233B of NRS governing the adoption of Association of School Superintendents pursuant to this subsection.

4.

A school is not required to establish athletic programs, host athletic competitions or other interscholastic activities or events or otherwise support the formation of any teams, clubs or organizations for any sport that is sanctioned pursuant to any regulations adopted pursuant to this section.

2.1.

As used in sections 2.1 to 2.7, inclusive, of this act, unless the context otherwise requires, “Subcommittee” means the Subcommittee on Interscholastic Activities of the Joint Interim - 83rd Session (2025) – 4 – Standing Committee on Education established by section 2.3 of this act.

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2.3.

1.

There is hereby established the Subcommittee on Interscholastic Activities of the Joint Interim Standing Chair of the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education, who must include:

(a) Two members of the Senate who are members of the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education;

(b) Two members of the Assembly who are members of the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education;

(c) One member who is an elected member of the board of trustees of a school district, appointed with appropriate regard for his or her experience with and knowledge of matters relating to interscholastic activities;

(d) One member who is the superintendent of schools of a school district, who is recommended by the Nevada Association of School Superintendents or its successor organization;

and (e) One member who is the parent or legal guardian of a pupil who participates in interscholastic activities or events in this State.

2.

The members who are Legislators must be appointed to provide representation from the various geographical regions of the State.

(DeletedThe byChair amendment.)of Sec.the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education shall appoint a Chair of the Subcommittee from one House and a Vice Chair of the Subcommittee from the other House.

Each Chair and Vice Chair holds office for a term of 2 vacancy occurs in the office of Chair or Vice Chair, the vacancy must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.

Any member of the Subcommittee described in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection 1 who is not a candidate for reelection or who is defeated for reelection continues to serve after the general election until the next regular or special session convenes.

5.

Vacancies on the Subcommittee must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.

6.

The Chair of the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education may appoint alternates for members of the Subcommittee.

The Chair of the Subcommittee:

(a) May designate an alternate appointed by the Chair of the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education to serve in place of a regular member who is unable to attend a meeting;

and - 83rd Session (2025) – 5 – (b) Shall, for a member who is a Legislator, designate an alternate appointed by the Chair of the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education who is a member of the same House and political party as the regular member to serve in place of the regSec.

2.5.

1.

Except as otherwise ordered by the Legislative Commission, the members of the Subcommittee shall meet not earlier than November 1 of each odd-numbered year and not later than August 31 of the following even-numbered year at the times and places specified by a call of the Chair of the Subcommittee or a majority of the Subcommittee.

2.

The Research Director of the Research Division of the Legislative Counsel Bureau, or his or her designee, shall act as the nonvoting recording Secretary for the Subcommittee.

3.

The Subcommittee shall prescribe rules for its own management and government.

4.

A majority of the members of the Subcommittee constitutes a quorum, and a quorum may exercise all the power and authority conferred on the Subcommittee.

5.

Except during a regular or special session, for each day or portion of a day during which members of the Subcommittee who are Legislators attend a meeting of the Subcommittee or are otherwise engaged in the business of the Subcommittee, the members are entitled to receive:

(a) The compensation provided for a majority of the Legislators during the first 60 days of the preceding regular session;

employees generally;

andwance provided for state officers and (c) The travel expenses provided pursuant to NRS 218A.655.

6.

All such compensation, per diem allowances and travel expenses of the members of the Subcommittee who are Legislators must be paid from the Legislative Fund.

7.

Each member of the Subcommittee appointed pursuant to paragraphs (c) and (d) of subsection 1 of section 2.3 of this act is entitled to receive the subsistence allowances and travel expenses provided by law for his or her position for each day of attendance at a meeting of the Subcommittee and while engaged in the business of the Subcommittee, to be paid by the appropriate school district.

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2.7.

The Subcommittee may:

1.

Review and comment on any action, activity or administrative policy, rule or regulation of the Nevada - 83rd Session (2025) – 6 – Interscholastic Activities Association established pursuant to NRS 385B.050;

2.

Conduct investigations and hold hearings in connection with its review, including, without limitation, investigating the policies, rules, regulations and related laws, and exercise any ofose the investigative powers set forth in NRS 218E.105 to 218E.140, inclusive;

3.

Review interscholastic activities and events and competitions in this State to ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, 20 U.S.C.

§§ 1681 et seq.;

4.

Consult with and advise the Department, the State Public Charter School Authority, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association and any school district on matters concerning interscholastic activities and events;

5.

Direct the Legislative Counsel Bureau to assist the Subcommittee in its research, investigations, review and comment;

6.

Submit any recommendations for legislation to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature;

7.

Advise the Attorney General if the Subcommittee believes that any policy, rule or regulation which it has reviewed encroaches on the sovereignty respecting the ability of the State to govern interscholastic activities and events;

8.

Apply for any available grants and accept any gifts, grants or donations to assist the Subcommittee in carrying out its duties;

and interscholastic activities and events deemed appropriate by the Chair of the Subcommittee or by a majority of the members of the Subcommittee.

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3 and 4.

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association shall adopt the regulations required by subsection 1 of section 2 of this act not later than OctSec.October 1, 2025.

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5.3.

1.

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association shall adopt:

(a) Regulations designating lacrosse as a sanctioned sport for boys and as a sanctioned sport for girls beginning with the 2026- school year;

and (b) All rules and regulations necessary for pupils to participate in lacrosse as a sanctioned sport for boys and as a sanctioned sport - 83rd Session (2025) – 7 – for girls beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, including, without limitation, any rules and regulations necessary to:

(1) Determine the eligibility and participation of pupils in lacrosse as a sanctioned sport;

(3) Establish the length of a season and the date upon which a school may begin practicing for a season;

(4) Establish guidelines for the safety of pupils that comply with any regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 385B.080;

and (5) Prescribe any other guidelines necessary to govern participation in lacrosse as a sanctioned sport.

2.

Not later than the 20 business days after the end of each calendar quarter ending before January 1, 2027, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association shall submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education a report on the progress of the Association in the implementation of lacrosse as a sanctioned sport for boys and as a sanctioned sport for girls, including, without limitation, a summary of the actions taken by the Association during the calendar quarter with regard to the implementation of lacrosse as a sanctioned sport.

3.

If the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association does not adopt the regulations required by this section on or before May 1, 2026:

(a) The authority, power and duty to adopt any rules or regulations required by this section that have not been adopted by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association transfers to the Nev(b) Any rules or regulations adopted by the Nevada Association of School Superintendents pursuant to paragraph (a) shall be effective until such time as the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association amends such rules or regulations.

The provisions of chapter 233B of NRS governing the adoption of regulations apply to any regulations adopted by the Nevada Association of School Superintendents pursuant to this subsection.

(c) The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association shall transfer to the Nevada Association of School Superintendents a payment in the amount of $25,000 for the purpose of defraying any costs associated with adopting any regulations pursuant to this subsection.

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5.7.

1.

During the 2025-2026 interim, the Subcommittee on Interscholastic Activities of the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education shall conduct an interim study - 83rd Session (2025) – 8 – concerning the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association.

The study must include, without limitation, a comprehensive evaluation of the finances, governing structure, processes, duties and powers of the Association.

recommendations for legislation relating to the study in the reportnd required by subsection 4 of NRS 218E.330 to be prepared and submitted to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the 84th Session of the Legislature.

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6.5.

The provisions of NRS 218D.380 do not apply to any provision of this act which adds or revises a requirement to submit a report to the Legislature.

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