Nevada schools must staff social workers when money is available

Public schools in counties with at least 700,000 residents must employ a full-time school social worker when money is available. This applies to public schools, including charter schools, in counties with populations of 700,000 or more; the digest says this currently means Clark County. The school must employ a social worker only to the extent money is available for that purpose. When practicable, schools must not use independent contractors to provide services a school social worker is authorized to perform.

A school district or charter school is immune from civil liability for covered harassment or power-based violence incidents if it establishes, enforces, and publishes a comprehensive prevention policy. The protection covers incidents involving a pupil, employee, or contractor of the school district or charter school. The policy must be published on the district or school's website and in its policy handbook. It must include complaint response steps, trauma-informed procedures, supportive measures, and prompt corrective action to stop incidents, prevent them from happening again, and address their effects. Within three days after receiving a complaint, the school must plan supportive measures for the complainant and any alleged victims, whether or not the complainant asks for an investigation.

The Commission on Professional Standards in Education must adopt regulations allowing certain public school employees to complete required internship or practicum hours while remaining in their jobs. This applies to public school employees in positions related to school psychology, counseling, or social work. An employee must not already hold the relevant license or endorsement and must be enrolled in a program that could lead to it.