Lawmakers to hear outside review of education changes
(AP) — Policy proposals will crop up and lawmakers will continue their budget hearings, but an independent review of certain school programs will star in the second week of the Nevada Legislature.
The short-term audit was a component of seven programs created or expanded two years ago focusing on English literacy, teacher quality, professional development, school safety and access to technology.
Education officials are looking to expand career options for kids with special needs through legislation that would personalize the requirements for disabled students to earn a high school diploma.
Assembly Bill 64, also being heard Wednesday by the Assembly education panel, would allow kids with disabilities to incorporate special education work into state requirements to graduate from high school.