Nevada Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

In-State Tuition Continuity: Nevada Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

13,441 active-duty service members
5,432 active-duty spouses
9,695 active-duty children
11,494 National Guard and reserve members
4,426 National Guard and reserve spouses
6,763 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2021.

Kelli May Douglas

Pacific Southwest Regional Liaison

Pacific Southwest Region

AZ, CA, HI, NM, NV, UT

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Ms. Douglas became Southwest region liaison in 2018. Prior to joining the DSLO, she served as regional school liaison for Marine Corps Installations West. Ms. Douglas also served as an elementary school teacher in several states and in Department of Defense Education Activity schools, advocating for special needs education.

State-Specific Progress on Key Issues and Sub-Issues

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on key issues important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Medicaid Waivers

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Military Spouse Teacher Certification3/3 Sub-issues passed

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Expediting Applications

05/20/2019SB 100

04/09/2019SB 100

05/27/2019

Expediting Applications Final Legislation

Requires the NV Commission on Professional Standards in Education to expedite teacher license applications for spouses of active duty service members.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Temporary Licensing

04/26/2017AB 77

05/30/2017AB 77

06/04/2017

Temporary Licensing Final Legislation

Provides reciprocal license for out-of-state credentialed teachers (waives exam) and a 3 year provisional license for those applying for a reciprocal license. Waives initial fees for military Service members and spouses.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Improving Endorsements

04/26/2017AB 77

05/30/2017AB 77

06/04/2017

Improving Endorsements Final Legislation

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Veteran Hiring Protection

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04/20/2015HB-89

05/22/2015HB-89

06/12/2015

Protection for Private Sector veterans' Hiring Policies Final Legislation

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Service Member Licensure and Credit

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06/04/2017SB-457

05/24/2017SB-457

06/15/2017

Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation

This bill requires the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to establish statewide standards for the awarding of credit for military education, training or occupational experience; requiring that credit earned by a student for military education, training or occupational experience be applicable toward the course work required for the award of a degree or certificate at a community college, state college or university in the Nevada System of Higher Education.

For more information, download a copy of the policy.

Virtual School Enrollment

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11/13/2020

Virtual School Enrollment Final Legislation

Nevada Virtual Learning Academy (NVLA) works with families transitioning into or out of Nevada. Students who are accepted into our program may enroll prior to arriving in Nevada or may remain enrolled for a semester after the family has left for a new posting. Once the military member has received transfer orders, we can help make the transition easier for your students.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Pro Bono Representation

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06/10/2015

Pro Bono Legal Representation for Service Members and Families Final Legislation

This bill created the Office of Military Legal Assistance is hereby created in the Office of the Attorney General to facilitate the delivery of legal assistance programs, pro bono services and self-help services to current and former military personnel in Nevada.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details or download a copy of the policy.

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

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04/25/2017HB-282

05/15/2017HB-282

05/22/2017

State Enhancements to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA Final Legislation

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State Employment Protections1/2 Sub-issues passed

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Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act

04/18/2017HB-337

05/16/2017HB-337

05/29/2017

Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation

This bill expands existing law by prohibiting the employer of a member of the National Guard of another state who is employed in this State from terminating the member’s employment because he or she is ordered to active service or otherwise required by the law of that state to perform duties as a member of the National Guard of that state, and provides that if, for any reason the Labor Commissioner does not determine that the employment of a member of the Nevada National Guard or the National Guard of another state was terminated unlawfully, the member may bring a civil action in district court against his or her employer seeking such a determination.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

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