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EDU 210 Legislative Assignment

College of Southern Nevada
Ryan Moore

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EDU 210 Legislative Assignment

The 78th session of the Nevada State Legislature included bill A.B. 2, which was
introduced to the Assembly on December 19, 2014. The bill authorizes the possession of a
weapon inside a vehicle while on the property of a Nevada System of Higher Education, a public
or private school, or while in a vehicle of a private or public school or a child care facility. The
weapon is permitted if it remains out of public view. The weapon must be inside a motor vehicle
that is occupied, or locked if unoccupied. Or the weapons must be in a locked container that is
securely affixed to the vehicle.
This bill is incredibly important to the safety of schools and educational systems in
Nevada. Allowing a firearm to be taken onto school property not only puts those attending the
institution in danger, but the faculty as well.
NRS Chapter 385 deals with State Administrative Organization. NRS 385.005 is the
General Provisions of the chapter, which declare legislative intent, policies of integration or
desegregation of public schools. It is the basis of educational equality in Nevada. NRS 385.010
and 385.014 creates a State Board of Education and talks about the election and appointment of
members as well as their qualifications. 385.021 through 385.125 deal establishing and laying
down the rules for the State Board of Education. Next, the 385.150 through 385.250 deal with
the appointment, qualifications, and duties of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The same
ground is covered for Deputy Superintendents, professional staff and other personnel are covered
in 385.290 through 385.345. Statewide System of Accountability is covered in 385.3455 through
385. 391, which essentially requires annual reports of information such as class sizes, drop out
rates and plans to improve the achievement of students. High School Equivalency Assessment is
covered in 385.448 and 385.451, which gives the State Board the duty to select assessments, and

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prohibits the disclosure of questions and answers. Nevada Youth Legislature is covered in
385.501 through 385.585 and covers topics such as the appointment of members and use of
money. Advisory Council on Parental Involvement and Family Engagement as well as Office of
Parental Involvement and Family Engagement are established in 385.600 through 385.635.
Finally the section on Advisory Council on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
is covered in 385.700 and 385.705 and simply creates the council and gives the duties.
The Legislatures in my district are Michael Roberson, Lynn D. Stewart, Joe Heck, and
Kevin J. Page. Michael Roberson is a member of the Nevada State Senate, and Lynn D. Stewart
is a member of the Nevada State Assembly.
I sent the following email to Lynn D. Stewart at the following address,
Lynn.Stewart@asm.state.nv.us that stated:
To Whom it May Concern,
I am writing to you today in regards to Nevadas ranking as dead last in the nation in respect to
education. As both a student and future educator, I find this deeply upsetting. If more money was
given to the education department, I feel as though teachers would have an easier time displaying
the importance of a quality education by using new and effective methods of instruction to
address the needs of all students. I attended a Nevada Public High School and got to witness first
hand the negative sides to poor funding.
Thank you very much for your attention towards such a serious issue. It is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ryan Moore