Nevada Requests Tydings Waiver for BSCA State Set-Aside Funds, Comment Deadline May 11, 2026
Summary
The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) is notifying the public of its intent to submit a Tydings waiver request to the U.S. Department of Education pursuant to section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act. The waiver would extend availability of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) state set-aside funds for 12 months beyond their current obligation deadline. NDE is currently using these funds for a statewide campaign to reduce chronic absenteeism, which has shown early results of 5% to 13% reductions in participating districts.
What changed
NDE is seeking public comment on its intent to request a 12-month Tydings waiver extending the period of availability for BSCA state set-aside funds. If granted, the waiver would allow NDE to continue its chronic absenteeism reduction campaign without impacting local school system allocations.\n\nLocal Educational Agencies and the public have until 5:00 p.m. PT on May 11, 2026 to submit comments on the waiver request to Greg Severance at gseverance@doe.nv.gov.
What to do next
- Submit comments or input regarding this waiver request electronically to Greg Severance at gseverance@doe.nv.gov
- All feedback must be received by 5:00 p.m. PT on May 11, 2026 to be included in the state's final waiver application
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Public Comment: Intent to Request a Tydings Waiver for Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) State Set-Aside Funds
Overview
Date of Notice: April 21, 2026
Comment Period: April 21 – May 11, 2026
The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) is notifying the public and appropriate Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) of its intent to submit a request to the U.S. Department of Education for a 12-month Tydings waiver. This waiver, pursuant to section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), seeks to extend the period of availability for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) state set-aside funds.
Purpose of the Request
The NDE is currently utilizing these funds for a statewide campaign to reduce chronic absenteeism. While early results show reductions in absenteeism of 5% to 13% in participating districts, Nevada continues to face high rates of absenteeism that require sustained, multi-year interventions.
If granted, this extension will allow NDE to:
- Scale Interventions: Expand evidence-based programming to additional high-need LEAs that have not yet been reached.
- Solidify Outcomes: Move beyond temporary gains to create a permanent cultural shift toward consistent school attendance.
- Maximize Fiscal Impact: Ensure all approved activities are completed and every dollar is directed toward student re-engagement. This is a state-level waiver regarding set-aside funds and does not negatively impact local school system allocations.
Public Comment Instructions
In accordance with federal regulations, NDE is providing a reasonable opportunity for the public and LEAs to submit comments on this request.
Please submit any comments or input regarding this waiver request electronically to: Greg Severance Email: gseverance@doe.nv.gov
Deadline for Comments: All feedback must be received by 5:00 p.m. PT on May 11, 2026 to be included in the state’s final waiver application to the U.S. Department of Education.
Greg Severance Education Programs Professional
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