The Associated Press
Friday, March 4, 2022
LAS VEGAS — In a move prompted by the pandemic, the state has cleared the way for Nevada's largest school districts to hire substitute teachers with only a high school diploma during states of emergency.
The Legislative Commission on Monday unanimously approved a permanent rule change covering school districts with over 9,000 students – Washoe and Clark counties – attending district schools or public charter schools within a district's geographic boundaries.
The new permanent regulation replaces a temporary measure that expired Nov. 1. It was put in place during the pandemic because of the Clark County's severe staffing shortage.
Previously, substitute teachers needed at least college credits or an associate degree.
The Legislative Commission's vote Monday was the final step in the approval process for the emergency substitute teacher change. The Nevada State Board of Education adopted the regulation Friday.
