Democrats passed the largest education budget in Nevada history, including more than $2 Billion in new funding which will result in a nearly 30% increase in per pupil funding by the end of the next biennium. Additionally, Legislative Democrats accomplished the following:
♦ Allocated $250 Million for teacher and education support staff pay raises that may result in upward of 10% pay raise for educators.
♦ Passed Assembly Bill 319 which established a universal school breakfast and lunch program. This bill was ultimately Vetoed by Governor Joe Lombardo.
♦ Passed legislation that created a teacher pipeline program aimed to address the record vacancies of teacher shortages in the classroom.