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AB 210

Provides for the administration of certain examinations and assessments through remote means to pupils enrolled in a program of distance education. (BDR 34-794)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Melissa Hardy

Authorizes Nevada distance-education districts/charters to administer state tests grades 3–12 and grade-11 CCR remotely, with proctored video monitoring and a 10:1 ratio.

(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)
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Bill Summary · AB 210

AB 210 — Summary (BDR 34-794)

Introduced: January 8, 2025
Status: Passed Assembly (Mar 20, 2025); sent to Senate; as of April 12, 2025, no further action allowed (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1)

Purpose

Authorize and establish requirements for administering Nevada’s statewide criterion‑referenced examinations (grades 3–12) and the grade‑11 college and career readiness assessment to pupils enrolled in distance‑education programs using remote testing platforms, and to revise related security, administration, and irregularity rules.

Key provisions

  • Authorization

    • Boards of trustees of school districts and governing bodies of charter schools that operate a program of distance education may administer required state examinations and the grade‑11 college and career readiness assessment via a “remote testing platform.” (Adds new section to Chapter 388, NRS.)

  • Test content and timing

    • Remote tests must contain the same content as the corresponding in‑person examinations and must be administered at the time prescribed by the State Board (per NRS 390.105 and 390.610).

  • Security and administration

    • Remote administration must follow the Department of Education’s security plan (NRS 390.270) and district security plans (NRS 390.275), with new requirements that those plans include procedures specific to remote testing.
    • For the duration of a remote exam:
    • Each pupil must be monitored by a proctor via a video device (integrated with the testing device if possible; otherwise a separate video device).
    • Pupils are prohibited from exiting the remote testing platform until instructed by the proctor.
    • Proctoring ratio: no more than 10 pupils per proctor; each proctor must verify submission of each pupil’s test.
    • Defines “remote testing platform” (proctor‑initiated, geographically separate virtual session) and “video device.”

  • Rulemaking and procedures

    • State Board of Education may adopt regulations to implement these provisions and must adopt uniform procedures for examinations administered under this section.
    • Applies existing distance‑education definitions (NRS 388.820–388.874) and extends statutory irregularity provisions (NRS 390.290) to irregularities occurring in distance‑education testing.

Who is affected

  • Pupils enrolled in district or charter distance‑education programs (grades 3–12; grade 11 for the CCR assessment)
  • School districts and charter schools offering distance education (administration, staffing, equipment)
  • Department of Education and State Board of Education (rulemaking, oversight, security plans)
  • Proctors and school staff responsible for remote test administration
  • Potentially parents/guardians and vendors of remote testing platforms

Fiscal and implementation impacts

  • Fiscal note: may have fiscal impacts on local government; state impact noted as “Yes.” Expected costs could include procurement of remote testing platforms, video devices, staffing to meet the 10:1 proctor ratio, training, and enhanced security procedures.
  • Operational considerations: technology integration, privacy/security safeguards, proctor training, scheduling to meet uniform State Board timing.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Introduced Jan 8, 2025; referred to Education Committee (prefiled Feb 3); passed Assembly Mar 20 (Ayes 53, Noes 17); transmitted to Senate and referred to Rules and then Budget/Finance committees. Final entry (Apr 12, 2025) indicates no further action allowed under Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1.

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

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