LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro and Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager announced Monday that the Education Oversight Committee will hold a hearing on CCSD’s budget deficit.
In a press release, the committee announced the hearing will be held by the Interim Finance Committee‘s Subcommittee on Education Accountability during December’s meeting.
The release also addressed Gov. Lombardo’s recent letter to state education leaders, urging an expanded audit. However, Cannizzaro and Yeager contend that the audit will not be complete until after the adjournment of the 83rd Legislative Session in 2025.
“While we appreciate the Governor’s interest in the ongoing audit, we think it is unwise to wait so long to seek answers as to why, despite record State funding, the Clark County School District seemingly found itself surprised by an unforeseen budget deficit for the 2024-2025 academic year. The issue is affecting students, families, teachers, and staff now, and it demands more immediate answers,” said Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro and Speaker Steve Yeager.
The hearing will be held during the IFC subcommittee’s meeting on Dec. 16 to help determine if additional legislative action is needed.
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