Nevada 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 357 — Revises provisions relating to the education of pupils with disabilities. (BDR 34-73)

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill revises provisions regarding the education of pupils with disabilities, specifically enhancing standards for pupils with visual impairments and amending requirements for individualized education programs.

  • NRS 388.419

    The minimum standards prescribed by the State Board must include standards for programs of instruction or special services maintained for the purpose of serving pupils with: → The minimum standards prescribed by the State Board must include standards for programs of instruction or special services maintained for the purpose of serving pupils with: (b) Visual impairments, including, but not limited to, blindness.

    This change mandates that visual impairments are specifically included in the minimum standards for special education.

  • NRS 388.419

    The minimum standards prescribed by the State Board for pupils with visual impairments, including, without limitation, blindness, pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 4 must include, without limitation: (a) Standards for the provision of instruction in Braille and the use of Braille; and (b) Guidelines for providing for and integrating assistive technology and assistive technology services into instruction.

    This addition requires that educational standards for visually impaired pupils include instruction in Braille and the use of technology.

  • NRS 388.437

    When developing an individualized education program for a pupil with a visual impairment, including, without limitation, blindness, in accordance with NRS 388.419, the pupil’s individualized education program team shall, without limitation: (a) If the parent or legal guardian of the pupil requests that the pupil receive instruction in Braille and the use of Braille, provide for instruction in Braille and the use of Braille;

    This mandates that if requested by the parent, pupils with visual impairments must be provided with Braille instruction.

  • NRS 388.437

    and (b) Provide that the pupil receive any assistive technology and assistive technology services necessary to provide the pupil with a free appropriate public education pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq.;

    This ensures that pupils with visual impairments receive necessary assistive technology for their education.

  • NRS 388.437

    (c) Include in the individualized education program a requirement that the ability of the pupil to carry a cane or walking stick must not be interfered with or disturbed by any employee of the school district or charter school in which the pupil is enrolled.

    This protects the right of visually impaired students to carry mobility aids without interference.

Action History

  1. (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)

  2. From printer. To committee.

  3. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Education. To printer.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 357?
SB 357 is sponsored by Doñate, Fabian (Democratic), Ohrenschall, James (Democratic), Stone, Jeff (Republican), and Krasner, Lisa (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 357?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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