2020 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 389 - Academics and Textbooks
NRS 389.220 - Competency-Based Education Network: Establishment; composition; duties; meetings; Chair; quorum; members serve without compensation.

1. The Department of Education shall establish a Competency-Based Education Network.

2. The Competency-Based Education Network must consist of the following members:

(a) The principal of each school selected to participate in the pilot program established pursuant to NRS 389.210.

(b) At least one teacher who teaches in each school selected to participate in the pilot program established pursuant to NRS 389.210, selected by the principal of the school.

(c) The Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education or his or her designee.

(d) The Chancellor of Western Governors University Nevada or his or her designee.

(e) One teacher who does not teach in a school selected to participate in the pilot program established pursuant to NRS 389.210, selected by the Nevada State Education Association to represent the Association.

(f) One parent or guardian of a pupil who is enrolled in a school selected to participate in the pilot program established pursuant to NRS 389.210, selected by the Nevada Parent Teacher Association to represent the Association.

(g) One parent or guardian of a pupil who is not enrolled in a school selected to participate in the pilot program established pursuant to NRS 389.210, selected by the Nevada Parent Teacher Association to represent the Association.

3. The Competency-Based Education Network shall:

(a) Study approaches to converting requirements regarding the amount of time a pupil is required to spend in a classroom into competency measures;

(b) Study tools for use in personalized learning and competency-based education;

(c) Study approaches to ensure appropriate examinations are prescribed by the State Board pursuant to NRS 389.171;

(d) Study strategies for improving competency-based education through the use of technology;

(e) Study professional development relating to competency-based education and other support to assist educators in transitioning to a system of competency-based education;

(f) Provide support and share data and best practices among schools participating in the pilot program established pursuant to NRS 389.210;

(g) Identify barriers and possible solutions to implementing a statewide system of competency-based education;

(h) Develop evidence-based recommendations for the continued implementation of a system of competency-based education; and

(i) On or before January 31 of every even-numbered year, submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature on the implementation of a system of competency-based education in this State.

4. The Competency-Based Education Network shall initially meet at the call of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. After the first meeting, the Network shall meet at the call of the Chair.

5. At the first meeting of the Competency-Based Education Network, the members of the Network shall elect a Chair by majority vote.

6. A majority of the members of the Competency-Based Education Network constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of those members present at any meeting is sufficient for any official action taken by the Network.

7. The Department of Education shall provide the Competency-Based Education Network with such staff as is necessary to carry out the duties of the Network.

8. Members of the Competency-Based Education Network serve without compensation, and travel and per diem expenses may not be reimbursed.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 3424)