From Legislative Theory to Practice: Leveraging Policy to Increase Outcomes for Students
This presentation will highlight ways in which public officials, schools districts and non profits can work together to inform a legislative platform that ensures high quality outcomes for all students. CIS of Nevada will highlight one case study in which District and State Education agencies have benefited from the alignment of policy. The passage of bill A.B.275 requires a statewide framework for providing Integrated Student Supports, an evidence based strategy recognized by ESSA for both student and school-wide improvements. The passage of this legislation aligns State and Federal Department of Education policy while allowing for the use of federal and state funds to support school-based approaches that address the unique education needs at a local level. This collaborative legislative initiative is a key example of the ways in which leveraging federal policy to meet state and local need can improve outcomes for schools and students most in need of additional support and resources.