The loan will be used to form a fund for charter school operators to expand existing facilities and build new schools in the state.
Education
Gov. Joe Lombardo announced the “Acing Accountability” initiative during a news conference at Mater Academy Mountain Vista, a public charter school in Las Vegas.
Gov. Joe Lombardo held a “school choice” rally, highlighting his plan to fund need-based scholarships for students to use for private school.
Superintendent Jesus Jara said in a meeting with the Review-Journal’s editorial board that the investigation into the Durango incident was closed.
The event was meant to highlight Assembly Bill 400, which would expand the program from its $6.6 million per fiscal year to 0.5 percent of the state Education Fund.
Local governments may be barred from operating a charter school under a sweeping education focused bill heard by lawmakers Monday.
Teachers may be required to cut down on time spent preparing and administering certain standardized tests under a bill considered by lawmakers Thursday.
The event at Valley High School came the day after Gov. Joe Lombardo testified before the Assembly Committee on Education on a bill that would repeal a restorative justice law.
Lawmakers called on the CCCSD police to alter its use of force procedures following an altercation between a student and police officer last month.
President Joe Biden landed in Las Vegas on Tuesday evening and attended a private Democratic National Committee reception and fundraiser.
A day after lawmakers were sworn in, the Assembly Education Committee began meeting to review the scope of the work they will do during the session.
Leaders from both parties said education was a top priority as lawmakers gather in Carson City for the 82nd biennial legislative session.