Statement from Governor Lombardo on Democrats Rejecting Charter School Teacher Pay Raises

Yesterday, legislative Democrats removed Governor Lombardo's charter school teacher pay raises from the education budget. Please see the statement from Governor Lombardo below:

"I've been clear and consistent on this. I will not sign an education budget that does not include equal pay for public charter school teachers and make teacher pay raises, including those for charter school teachers, permanent. Further, I will veto any education budget bill that falls short of addressing a serious need for accountability, transparency, and real parental choice. All 63 legislators have been aware of my position for months, and it is my expectation that they will pass a bill that improves education for all Nevada children." -Governor Joe Lombardo

Governor Lombardo recently introduced his Nevada Accountability in Education Act, which will implement accountability in K-12 education, empower and reward educators, expand opportunities for students, and ensure that families have a voice and choice in their child's education.

A fact sheet on the Nevada Accountability in Education Act is attached, and you can watch the Governor's recent press conference on the legislation here.

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