Vote Nevada Supporters,

The topic of today’s Vote Nevada meeting was Assembly Bill 400. The bill allocates $140 million dollars in grants to address early childhood literacy.  We reviewed the bill’s language as well as information about the grant process on the Department of Education website. We concluded by discussing concerns about possible outcomes.

The three entities that can apply for an AB 400 grant are school districts, sponsors of charter schools, and education-related nonprofit organizations.  So, our discussion focused on whether every school will have an equitable opportunity to receive help from one of the grants.  And if some schools are excluded, how many Title One schools could be excluded?  Are parents and students at the mercy of school administrators who may not file to receive part of a grant?

You can view the meeting recording here: https://vote-nevada.news/Recording-Review-AB400

You can read AB 400 here: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/82nd2023/Bill/10344/Text

You can review the grant process here: t.ly/z_1ux

I am reaching out to the State Superintendent to ask for some clarifications regarding the distribution of the bill’s funds.  When I have more information, I will share it with you all. 

We have three more upcoming events, so, please attend if you can.

Tuesday, October 24, 6 to 7 p.m., via Zoom.  Join Vote Nevada as we welcome Scott Youngs from the UNR Assistive Technology Resource Center.  We will discuss how assistive technology can bridge the gap between an exclusionary society and an inclusive society that removes barriers for disabled Nevadans. RSVP here: https://vote-nevada.news/Bridging-Disability-Gap

Saturday, November 4, from 9 to 10 a.m., via Zoom.  Join us for our Advocacy During the Interim Training to review what happens during the interim legislative session and how to advocate for future legislation.  You can RSVP here: https://vote-nevada.news/Advocacy-During-Interim

Monday, November 13, from Noon to 1:00 p.m., via Zoom, the CSN Native American Alliance is offering a Lunch and Learn session with Professor Wade Davies about the connection between women’s basketball and indigenous culture. You can RSVP here: t.ly/jGHQC

Looking forward to seeing everyone, thanks for being Nevadans with me,

Sondra Cosgrove

Vote Nevada: Solving Problems with Civics

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