SENATE AGENDA

for the

Committee on Human Resources and Education

  Day  Wednesday     Date  February 16, 2005     Time   1:30 p.m.           Room  2135

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Note:  We are pleased to make reasonable accommodations for members of the public who are disabled and wish to attend the meeting.  If special arrangements for the meeting are necessary, please notify the Senate Committee on Human Resources and Education at (775) 684-1480.

(R#) Indicates the reprint number of the bill/resolution being considered.

PLEASE PROVIDE 12 COPIES OF YOUR EXHIBITS AND NOTES.

Overview of the Distributive School Account (DSA)

Discussion of How Policy Decisions Impact the Budget

          Dr. Keith Rheault, Superintendent of Public Instruction

          Department of Education

          Douglas C. Thunder, Deputy Superintendent for Administrative and Fiscal Services

          Department of Education

Possible Committee Introductions of Bills and Resolutions

S.B. 31              Revises provisions relating to Nevada Silver Haired Legislative Forum. (BDR 38-447)

S.B. 32              Makes various changes relating to qualifications for free tuition and loans for certain students at institutions of University and Community College System of Nevada. (BDR 34-158)

Public comment

Cellular telephones must be turned off while in the committee room.

Note:  Any person proposing an amendment to a bill being heard by the committee must include a statement of the intent for the amendment, and this proposal must be submitted in writing.

Possible Discussion or Action on Measures Previously Considered

*Note: Interested parties may observe the proceedings through a simultaneous videoconference in Room 4412 of the Grant Sawyer State Office Building, Las Vegas.