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SB 135

Makes an appropriation to Communities In Schools of Nevada to provide integrated student support services. (BDR S-13)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nicole Cannizzaro

Nevada appropriates state funds to Communities In Schools of Nevada to deliver integrated student support services addressing academic and personal barriers to student success.

Chapter 494.
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Bill Summary · SB 135

Legislative bill overview

SB 135 appropriates state funding to Communities In Schools of Nevada, a nonprofit organization that provides integrated student support services to help students succeed academically and personally. The bill has been signed into law as Chapter 494 of Nevada's 2025 legislation.

Why is this important

Communities In Schools programs typically address barriers to education by providing services like tutoring, mental health counseling, food assistance, and dropout prevention. This direct appropriation ensures sustained funding for these wraparound services that help vulnerable student populations stay engaged in school and improve educational outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism: Direct appropriations to specific nonprofits bypass competitive grant processes, raising questions about whether this represents the most efficient use of public education dollars
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill language doesn't specify measurable outcomes or accountability metrics for how the funds will be used or what results are expected
  • Organizational capacity: Questions about whether Communities In Schools of Nevada has the infrastructure and track record to effectively deploy potentially significant state resources

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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