What is AB156?
AB156 is a bill currently under consideration by the Nevada State Legislature in 2025. It proposes providing fair compensation to elected school board members in large school districts. Currently, many school board members serve without pay, making it difficult for working-class families to participate in education decision-making.
Why is AB156 important for our community?
Promotes Diverse Participation
Fair compensation allows more working-class individuals, minorities, and immigrant families to run for and serve on school boards.
Enhances Accountability and Professionalism
Paid positions are more likely to attract responsible, qualified candidates, leading to more transparent and efficient education governance.
Represents Our Voice
Take Clark County School District (CCSD) as an example—it is the fifth-largest school district in the U.S., and the majority of its students come from communities of color, including a significant number of Asian students. We need leaders who truly understand and represent our community.
The Chinese American Community Is Already Taking Action!
From March 17 to 18, 2025, leaders and members of the Chinese American community actively participated in the “AANHPI Legislative Advocacy Days” organized by One APIA Nevada. They traveled to Carson City to directly engage with bipartisan legislators and express strong support for AB156!
How Can We Continue to Advocate for AB156?
Call or Write to Your Legislators:
Contact your local state legislators and express your support for AB156.
Share Your Story:
If you or someone you know has ever considered running for school board, share your experience to help lawmakers understand the importance of fair compensation.
Follow One APIA Nevada:
Stay connected with us on social media and join upcoming actions and events! If you want to make your voice heard, visit our website at oneapianevada.org, and click through to our Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and WeChat pages.
Learn More About the Bill:
Visit leg.state.nv.us to check the latest updates on AB156.
(By One Voice)
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