April 11, 2025

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Education is seeking public comment on an amendment to the Nevada Consolidated State Plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

The Nevada Department of Education is preparing an amendment to ensure alignment with the state’s education priorities and federal requirements.

The public comment period begins on April 11 and will continue through May 10.

The Every Student Succeeds Act is a federal law that governs K-12 education policy, replacing No Child Left Behind. ESSA emphasizes state flexibility while ensuring accountability for student achievement, particularly for historically underserved groups.

Before submitting the proposed amendment to the U.S. Department of Education, the Nevada Department of Education is committed to gathering public input and ensuring transparency in the process.

Nevada residents, educators, and stakeholders are encouraged to review the proposed amendment and provide feedback during the public comment period.

The proposed amendment is available for public review on the Nevada Department of Education’s website at doe.nv.gov.

For more information, please contact Christi Hines-Coates, director of the Office of Student and School Supports, at christi.hinescoates@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.