Revises provisions relating to the education of incarcerated persons. (BDR 16-234)
AB 153 requires school districts operating education programs in Nevada correctional facilities to help incarcerated students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Specifically, it mandates that these districts hold at least one annual event at each facility where students can receive assistance completing the FAFSA, and report certain program data to the State Treasurer. The bill applies directly to school districts running such programs and the incarcerated students enrolled in them. It updates existing requirements (previously only for K-12 students in general settings) to ensure incarcerated individuals have access to federal financial aid support. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Assembly Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Signed May 29, 2025
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May 29, 2025
MODERATE
This bill transitions from a pre-filed draft to its final enrolled version, incorporating amendments that clarify the Department of Corrections' duties. The primary change is the addition of a new section requiring staff to provide specific financial planning information and assist incarcerated individuals with the FAFSA application. It also establishes mandatory reporting requirements and ensures that refusing financial aid cannot be used as grounds for punishment.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on the Department of Corrections, but the specific duties and reporting timelines were refined and expanded in the final version.
REQUIREMENT
Added specific requirements for staff to provide information on financial aid benefits and assist with FAFSA completion, including designated events in October and February.
Added a prohibition preventing the Department from using an offender's decision to apply for financial aid as a basis for sanctions or denying privileges.
TIMELINE
Added a requirement for institutions to submit annual reports on implementation and outcomes by January 31 of each year.
DEFINITION
Added a specific definition for 'programming staff' to clarify who is responsible for delivering these services within reentry programs.
TECHNICAL
Removed placeholder text and formatting artifacts from the pre-filed draft version.
Floor votes · Assembly Apr 21, 2025
How they voted
39–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 40
Apr 21, 2025
D
Democratic26
96% Yea
R
Republican14
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
6
Committee
2
May 29, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor.
Chapter 110.
executive
May 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
In Assembly. To enrollment.
lower
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 19, Nays: 2.) To Assembly.
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
From committee: Do pass.
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 41, Nays: None, Excused: 1.)
To printer.
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Education. To printer.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brittney Miller
DDemocratic
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