NRS 391.392 Duties. [Effective through June 30, 2027.]

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NRS 391.392 Duties. [Effective through June 30, 2027.] The Commission on Recruitment and Retention created by NRS 391.390 shall:

1. Conduct a study of issues concerning the recruitment and retention of educators in this State, including, without limitation:

(a)The use by school districts of a minimum salary scale for the compensation of teachers that would reflect the cost of living and include an annual cost of living increase;

(b)Providing health insurance to educators through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program;

(c)The allocation of funding for mentorship programs for educators;

(d)The allocation of funding for scholarships for students seeking to become a school counselor, school social worker or school psychologist;

(e)The provision of Nevada Teacher Advancement Scholarships pursuant to NRS 391A.650 to 391A.695 , inclusive;

(f)The allocation of funding to school districts to assist a licensed teacher with obtaining an endorsement in a subject area in which a shortage of teachers has been identified by the Department or the school district; and

(g)The establishment and funding of a program to provide forgiveness of student education loans to licensed teachers who have taught in this State for at least 5 consecutive years and are ineligible for other forms of loan forgiveness.

2. On or before November 15 of each odd-numbered year:

(a)Prepare an interim report describing the activities taken by the Commission during the immediately preceding fiscal year; and

(b)Submit the report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education.

3. On or before November 15 of each even-numbered year:

(a)Prepare a report describing the findings of the study conducted pursuant to subsection 1 and any recommendations for legislation; and

(b)Submit the report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Senate and Assembly Standing Committees on Education.