Nearly three-quarters of Nevada children ages 5 and younger don’t have access to a licensed child care provider, according to the report.
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Vacancies in the Clark County School District could lead to larger class sizes, more classes covered by substitute teachers and fewer course offerings.
The Nevada Board of Regents meets June 30 in Las Vegas to consider rescinding the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for employees.
“At least five” regents requested a special meeting Thursday to reconsider the requirement, but Gov. Steve Sisolak is encouraging the board to keep the mandate intact.
The Nevada System of Higher Education reported a 92 percent compliance rate with the mandate, but said termination notices have already been sent to most who didn’t.
The initiatives aim to show it’s possible to add more educators to the pool by subtracting obstacles that may otherwise prevent them from pursuing careers in the classroom.
The policy requires employees to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination series by Dec. 1 or face possible termination. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
Results released Thursday from last year’s Smarter Balanced assessments come with a caveat because only about half of Clark County School District students participated.
Rate climbs sharply as Board of Regents proceeds with plans for mandatory vaccination of Nevada System of Higher Education employees.
The State Board of Health voted unanimously Friday to approve the requirement for the state’s public colleges and universities.