Nevada SB277 revises education provisions, including requiring public schools to employ school social workers and establishing regulations for school.

Nevada SB277 revises provisions relating to education by requiring each public school to employ a school social worker, to the extent that funds are available. The bill also mandates the Commission on Professional Standards in Education to adopt regulations for the licensure of school counselors and school social workers. These regulations allow individuals employed by public schools in positions related to school counseling or school social work, who are enrolled in programs to obtain licenses or endorsements, to complete required internship or practicum hours while remaining employed.

Nevada SB277 revises education provisions, including requiring public schools to employ school social workers and establishing regulations for school.

Nevada SB277 revises provisions relating to education by requiring each public school to employ a school social worker, to the extent that funds are available. The bill also mandates the Commission on Professional Standards in Education to adopt regulations for the licensure of school counselors and school social workers. These regulations allow individuals employed by public schools in positions related to school counseling or school social work, who are enrolled in programs to obtain licenses or endorsements, to complete required internship or practicum hours while remaining employed.