Nevada Department of Education Announces SB460 Commission on Recruitment and Retention
September 25, 2025
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Education announced on Thursday the formation of the Commission on Recruitment and Retention.
Established by the Nevada Legislature under Senate Bill 460 (2025), the Commission will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to examine and recommend solutions to Nevada’s educator workforce challenges.
“We are at a pivotal moment for public education in Nevada,” said Dr. Steve Canavero, Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction. “This commission offers a unique opportunity to unify our efforts and develop innovative, data-driven solutions to build and sustain a strong, professional workforce in our schools. I am confident that the collaboration among these diverse groups will lead to meaningful and lasting change.”
During the 2019 session, the Nevada State Teacher Recruitment and Retention Advisory Task Force was created. It was expanded in the 2023 session to include education support professionals.
With the creation of the Commission on Recruitment and Retention under Senate Bill 460, the Nevada State Teacher Recruitment and Retention Advisory Task Force was dissolved.
The new commission will include 17 voting members and five non-voting, ex officio members. The members will represent a wide range of expertise, including public education, higher education, human resources, and the private sector.
Members will also include parents, teachers, administrators, other licensed education personnel, and education support professionals.
The creation of the commission is a critical step in addressing the long-standing challenges of teacher and support staff shortages, which have a direct impact on student achievement and well-being.
The commission will gather input from all stakeholders, including the public, to ensure its recommendations are representative of the community’s needs.
Each of the appointing agencies is soliciting interest from its members or the targeted community to ensure a fair and transparent selection process.
Appointment letters are due to the Nevada Department of Education on or before Nov. 3. The first meeting of the Commission on Recruitment and Retention will be held in December.
To apply to serve on the commission, please use the following table:
| Member Category | Appointing Agency | Solicitation Process |
|---|---|---|
| One member who works in the field of human resources | Governor of Nevada | Interested candidates should submit the completed and notarized waiver to boards@gov.nv.gov or by mail to the Governor’s Office, 1 State of Nevada Way, Las Vegas, NV 89119. |
| One member who is a representative of a private business or industry | Governor of Nevada | Interested candidates should submit the completed and notarized waiver to boards@gov.nv.gov or by mail to the Governor's Office, 1 State of Nevada Way, Las Vegas, NV 89119. |
| Two members | Majority Leader of the Senate | Apply here: Application - External link |
| Two members | Speaker of the Assembly | Apply here: Application - External link |
| One member | Minority Leader of the Senate | Apply here: Application - External link |
| One member | Minority Leader of the Assembly | Apply here: Application - External link |
| One member who is a teacher and is a member of the Nevada State Education Association | President of the Nevada State Education Association (NSEA) | The NSEA board will review interested parties and select its appointee at a board meeting. |
| One member who is a teacher and is a member of the Clark County Education Association | President of the Clark County Education Association (CCEA) | CCEA will solicit interest via email to all members. Members should complete the interest form linked in that communication. |
| One member who is an education support professional at a school | Education Support Employees Association (ESEA) | ESEA will follow association bylaws for appointments. |
| One member who is other licensed education personnel | Clark County Education Association (CCEA) | CCEA will solicit interest via email to all members. Members should complete the interest form linked in that communication. |
| One member who is a school district superintendent | Nevada Association of School Superintendents (NASS) | NASS will select from among its members. |
| One member who is an administrator at a school | Nevada Association of School Administrators (NASA) | Through collaboration with members of the executive board, NASA strongly considers all Nevada administrators appointed to represent all educators. |
| One member who is an elected member of the board of trustees of a school district | Nevada Association of School Boards or its successor organization (NASB) | NASB asked members to solicit statements of interest to be reviewed by the executive committee for selection. |
| One member | State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) | SPCSA will select appointee through discussions with SPCSA leadership. |
| One member who is a parent or legal guardian of a pupil enrolled in a public school | Nevada Parent Teacher Association (NvPTA) | Interested parties should email office@nevadapta.org. |
For more information, please contact KellyLynn Charles at kcharles@doe.nv.gov.
About the Nevada Department of Education
The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) leads and collaborates with Nevada’s 17 school districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity Statewide. With offices in Carson City and Las Vegas, NDE oversees all pre-K-12 education in the State, working to achieve its mission to improve student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. Under the leadership of the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, NDE impacts the achievement of nearly half a million children and 30,000 educators. Learn more at https://doe.nv.gov/ and join us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.