Outdoor Education Advisory Working Group
Assembly Bill 164, passed during the 2023 Legislative Session, led to the establishment of the Outdoor Education Advisory Working Group (AWG), consisting of 16 members:
- Representative of the Division of Outdoor Recreation – Kendal Scott
- Representative of the Department of Education – Andrew Snyder
- Representative of the Department of Wildlife – Julie Bless
- Teacher from an urban area – Brandi Cuti
- Teacher from an urban area – Cherese Jones
- Teacher from a rural area – Carrie McGill
- School District Superintendent – Todd Hess (Chair)
- Pupil of Nevada Public Schools – Sean Thornton
- Nature-based education provider – Melanie Erquiaga
- Nature-based education provider – Roz Brooks
- Senate member – Julie Pazina
- Senate member – Carrie Buck
- Assembly member – Erica Mosca (Vice Chair)
- Assembly member – Toby Yurek
- Early Childhood Education Specialist – Grace Angel
- Healthcare provider – Astyn Wielkie
The AWG's primary responsibility is to study ways to integrate outdoor recreation into the public education curriculum and report their findings to the Nevada State Legislature. Commencing its work in November 2023, the AWG is actively exploring strategies to incorporate outdoor recreation into the PreK-12 curriculum. At the conclusion of their work, the AWG may propose one bill draft request for consideration during the 2025 legislative session.
All AWG meetings are open to the public and posted agendas, supporting materials, and meeting minutes will be available on this webpage.
To receive email updates on the AWG's progress, please register here.