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AB 331

Makes an appropriation to the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services for a grant program to expand the biennial survey administered pursuant to the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System developed by the Centers for Disease Contro... +

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tracy Brown-May

AB 331 allocates $440,000 over two years to NSHE grants via DPBH to expand Nevada’s participation in the CDC’s YRBS for adolescent health surveillance.

Chapter 469.
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Bill Summary · AB 331

AB 331 — Summary (Chapter 469, 2025)

Status: Enacted (Chapter 469). Approved by the Governor June 10, 2025. Introduced January 27, 2025.

Main purpose

AB 331 appropriates state General Fund money to create a grant program administered by Nevada’s Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) to expand Nevada’s participation in the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) — the biennial adolescent health survey developed by the CDC — as required by NRS 392.422.

Key provisions

  • Appropriation
    • $220,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–2026
    • $220,000 for FY 2026–2027
    • Funding comes from the State General Fund.
  • Grant program
    • DPBH must develop and implement a grant program using the appropriation.
    • Grants are to be awarded to institutions within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) to expand the biennial YRBS administered pursuant to the CDC’s YRBS and NRS 392.422.
    • (An earlier draft included school districts and charter schools; the adopted amendment limits eligible grantees to NSHE institutions.)
  • Availability and reversion
    • The sums may be used in either fiscal year.
    • Remaining balances may not be committed after June 30, 2027.
    • Any funds remaining after September 17, 2027, must be reverted to the State General Fund.
  • Effective date
    • The act becomes effective upon passage and approval.

Who is affected

  • Primary state administration: Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) — responsible for the grant program.
  • Eligible grantees: institutions within the Nevada System of Higher Education (per the enrolled bill).
  • Indirect beneficiaries: students, school systems, public health researchers, clinicians and policymakers who rely on Nevada-specific YRBS data.

Fiscal and procedural notes

  • The Legislative fiscal note indicates “Effect on Local Government: No.”
  • Contains a direct appropriation not included in the Executive Budget.
  • Legislative history: Passed both chambers in spring/early summer 2025, enrolled June 6, 2025, approved by the Governor June 10, 2025, chaptered June 11, 2025.

Potential impact

  • Supports expansion of Nevada-specific adolescent health surveillance (e.g., mental health, substance use, sexual behavior, safety), improving data for program planning, school health policy, and clinical guidelines.
  • Concentrating grants on NSHE institutions may prioritize academic public‑health capacity and statewide survey administration expertise.

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

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