Nevada’s largest teachers’ union is voicing support for a pair of bills aimed at getting more teachers into classrooms around the state.
As proposed, Assembly Bill 398 would give a raise to educators who teach in hard-to-fill positions such as special education.
Democratic Speaker of the Assembly Steve Yeager recently introduced the measure.
At a press conference in Carson City, Clark County Education Association President Marie Neisess voiced support for the legislation.
She says it would continue the work lawmakers started last session, when they approved the largest teacher pay raise in state history.
“Our work isn't done. It does not stop there. Our top priority is ensuring every classroom has a qualified teacher.”
Union leaders have also expressed their support for Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro’s Educate Act. It would provide for alternate pathways to teacher licensure and create the Nevada Commission on Educator Recruitment and Retention, among other provisions.
Neither bill has received a hearing yet.
