A Week of Respect in Nevada

WHEREAS, ensuring the safety of Nevada's young learners is of utmost importance; and

WHEREAS, all members of school communities have a duty to create and ensure safe and respectful learning environments for students that are free of bullying, cyberbullying, and discrimination based on race; and

WHEREAS, bullying, cyberbullying, and discrimination based on race create an intimidating and unsafe educational environment that interferes with the academic performance of pupils and their ability to participate in or benefit from services, activities, or privileges provided by a school; and

WHEREAS, in the 2024-25 school year, there were 9,393 reported incidents of bullying, 1,077 incidents of cyberbullying, and 3,516 incidents of discrimination based on race in Nevada schools, highlighting the urgent need for a renewed commitment to these efforts; and

WHEREAS, students, parents, teachers, and community members can use SafeVoice Nevada to report student and school safety concerns through a toll-free tip line, online web report, or through the mobile app; and

WHEREAS, the Week of Respect serves as the official kickoff for National Bullying Prevention Month in October, reminding our communities that respect, inclusion, and safety must be top priorities throughout the school year; and

WHEREAS, Nevada governing bodies, educators, students, and families must work together to eliminate bullying, cyberbullying, and discrimination based on race;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the week of September 28 - October 2, 2026, as 

A WEEK OF RESPECT IN NEVADA