Not Built For Easy & 4th Graders

I took a step back to see if I was okay with walking away from the blog for a bit. Starting this blog has become harder than I thought it would be. But in the words of Tupac "I don't want it if its that easy". Journalism has been in my blood since I was a child. But getting back to writing is taking more effort than I thought. Creating LaurenUnscripted during Legislative Session has taken courage and more time than I expected.  With 1000+hits in less than three months, I have come too far to turn just stop. My week long break ended up being a week of brainstorming, creating and revamping.  

Last week I had the pleasure to host the 4th graders of Andre Agassi Preparatory Academy. It was important for me to make sure these children got the royal treatment while on this field trip. I might have been more excited than the students. The Principal (who happens to have been my third grade teacher) was introduced on the Senate Floor and the students were acknowledged by the Lt. Governor, Senator of District 4 and Senate Majority Leader.  They were also joined by another Senator at lunch. One Assemblyman made a special trip to the Senate Chambers, just to shake each child's hand and take pictures. That was truly special for them. 

Andre Agassi Prep Girl Power Girls

Andre Agassi Forth Grade Class 

Senate Bill 133 - Here You Go Teachers

I think my Nevada Teachers will like this bill.

Senate Bill 133 - Click for actual language of the bill

Authorizes the reimbursement of teachers for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

     

This bill will allow teachers to be reimbursed up to $100 per year on necessary school supplies. There was no debate in this Committee Hearing. It was pretty straight forward. 

Who can argue with paying teachers back $100 for what they spend to help students succeed.  As a Teachers Assistant for a few months, I definitely spent at least $100. 

Click here to follow SB133  all the way to the Senate and Assembly Floor.