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AB 48

Revises provisions relating to bullying. (BDR 34-462)

2025 Regular Session

Requires immediate screening of reports of race-based discrimination or bullying and a rapid investigation, with actions to stop misconduct and protect victims.

Chapter 15.
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Bill Summary · AB 48

AB 48 — Summary (2025 Session)

Revises provisions relating to bullying (BDR 34-462) — Chapter 15 (enacted)

Purpose / intent

AB 48 updates Nevada’s school bullying/discrimination response procedures to (1) require an immediate, Department of Education–aligned screening and assessment of reports of race‑based discrimination, bullying, or cyber‑bullying; and (2) expand school reassignment authority to allow a perpetrator’s parent/guardian to request reassignment of the perpetrator to another school in the district. The bill is intended to clarify triage and investigative steps, ensure timely responses, and provide families additional options to address safety and placement concerns.

Key provisions

  • Amends NRS 388.1351 to require that, upon receiving a report, a school administrator or designee immediately screen and assess the report — in accordance with any procedures prescribed by the Nevada Department of Education — to determine whether the facts suggest a violation (race‑based discrimination, bullying, or cyber‑bullying) likely occurred.
    • If likely occurred: administrator must take necessary action to stop the misconduct, ensure victim safety, and begin the formal investigation required under existing law.
    • If the facts do not suggest a violation: administrator must follow Department‑prescribed policies/procedures for handling such reports (unless the report is found to be intentionally false and subject to discipline).
  • Maintains and clarifies investigative protocols already in statute, including:
    • Parent/guardian notification requirements (same day or next school day depending on timing of report).
    • Interviews with involved pupils and parents/guardians.
    • Completion of the investigation, to the extent practicable, within 5 school days (with up to 2 additional days for extenuating circumstances).
    • Written report of findings and recommended disciplinary/restorative actions; restorative practices and victim safety are prioritized.
    • If no violation is found, the incident information must not be included in the alleged aggressor’s record.
    • Follow‑up meeting with reported victim(s) within 10 school days and provision of community resources where available.
  • Authorizes a school district board of trustees to reassign a pupil who is a perpetrator of race‑based discrimination, bullying, or cyber‑bullying to another school upon request of the perpetrator’s parent/guardian (aligning this option with the existing victim reassignment authority).
    • If both victim and perpetrator are reassigned, the bill prohibits assigning them to the same receiving school.
  • Retains existing statutory provisions allowing administrators to recommend discipline for knowingly false reports.

Who is affected

  • Public school districts, school administrators and staff (required to screen/assess and follow Dept policies).
  • Students (both alleged victims and aggressors) and their parents/guardians (placement rights and notification protections).
  • Nevada Department of Education (responsible for prescribing procedures/policies used in screening and handling non‑substantiated reports).

Procedural / timeline aspects & fiscal impact

  • Bill was passed by the Legislature and approved by the Governor (approved 05/26/2025; chaptered as Chapter 15, 2025). It amends NRS 388.1351 and is effective as enacted.
  • Legislative fiscal notes indicate: No fiscal effect on the State or local government.
  • The bill requires administrators to act immediately on reports and generally complete investigations within 5 school days (plus up to 2 additional days if needed).

Additional notes

  • The measure originated from the Assembly Committee on Education on behalf of the Clark County School District; Assemblymember Alvarez is listed as author.
  • During hearings, some stakeholders urged broadening protections beyond race to cover other protected classes (testimony and proposed amendments were submitted), but the enrolled/enacted version retains the statutory focus on race‑based discrimination alongside bullying and cyber‑bullying.

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

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