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Nevadas public school enrollment has significantly decreased by 25,000 students over the past five years, with birth rates plummeting and people moving away. This decline has led to an enrollment cliff where high school classes are larger than incoming kindergarten groups. High housing costs are pushing young families out of the state, exacerbating the issue. Private school numbers and homeschooling data are not sufficient to explain the trend. Districts are facing tighter budgets due to per-student funding, leading to staff and service cuts. Lawmakers are seeking solutions from the Nevada Commission on School Funding to stabilize budgets and adapt to smaller student populations long-term.

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