Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.163 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.163
Authority of agency which provides child welfare services to provide services to pupils and staff of school that experiences crisis, emergency or suicide
Status: in_force

1. If a public school or private school within the jurisdiction of an agency which provides child welfare services experiences a crisis, emergency or suicide, the agency which provides child welfare services may provide counseling and other services to pupils and staff of the school upon being contacted by the principal or other person in charge of the school or his or her designated representative pursuant to NRS 388.257 or 394.1696 , as applicable.

2. As used in this section: (a) “Private school” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 394.103 . (b) “Public school” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 385.007 . (c) With reference to: (1) A private school: (I) “Crisis” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 394.1681 . (II) “Emergency” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 394.16823 . (III) “Suicide” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 394.1684 . (2) A public school: (I) “Crisis” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 388.231 . (II) “Emergency” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 388.233 . (III) “Suicide” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 388.2359 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.280 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.280
Tests and demonstrations
Status: in_force

In addition to the program established pursuant to NRS 427A.255 , the Division may initiate projects to test and demonstrate various ways of providing the community-based services and all-inclusive care necessary to enable a frail elderly person to remain in his or her home.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.695 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.695
Operator of vending facility may keep service animal on premises
Status: in_force

A licensee who operates a vending facility pursuant to the provisions of NRS 426.630 to 426.715 , inclusive, may keep a service animal with him or her at all times on the premises where that vending facility is located.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.0135 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.0135
Duties of chiefs of bureaus of Division; restrictions on other employment
Status: in_force

The chief of each bureau of the Division shall:

1. Administer the provisions of law relating to the bureau, subject to the administrative supervision of the Administrator.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143 , devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of the office and shall not pursue any other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.455 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.455
Determination of appropriate person to take custody of child: Appointment and duties of special master
Status: in_force

1. If the court determines that a child must be kept in protective custody pursuant to NRS 432B.480 or must be placed in temporary or permanent custody pursuant to NRS 432B.550 , the court may, before placing the child in the temporary or permanent custody of a person, order the appointment of a special master from among the members of the State Bar of Nevada to conduct a hearing to identify the person most qualified and suitable to take custody of the child in consideration of the needs of the child for temporary or permanent placement.

2. Not later than 5 calendar days after the hearing, the special master shall prepare and submit to the court a recommendation regarding which person is most qualified and suitable to take custody of the child.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.535 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.535
Rights with respect to education and vocational training of child
Status: in_force

With respect to the education and vocational training of a child placed in a foster home by an agency which provides child welfare services, the child has the right:

1. To receive fair and equal access to an education, including, without limitation, the right: (a) To receive an education as required by law; (b) To have stability in and minimal disruption to his or her education when the child is placed in a foster home; (c) To attend the school and remain in the scholastic activities that he or she was enrolled in before placement in a foster home, to the extent practicable and if in the best interests of the child; (d) To have educational records transferred in a timely manner from the school that he or she was enrolled in before placement in a foster home to a new school, if any; (e) Not to be identified as a foster child to other students at his or her school by an employee of a school district, including, without limitation, a school administrator, teacher or instructional aide; (f) To receive any educational screening, assessment or testing required by law; (g) To be referred to and receive educational evaluation and services as soon as practicable after the need for such services has been identified, including, without limitation, access to special education and special services to meet the unique needs of a child with educational or behavioral disabilities or impairments that adversely affect the child's educational performance; (h) To have access to information regarding relevant educational opportunities, including, without limitation, course work for vocational and postsecondary educational programs and financial aid for postsecondary education, once the child is 16 years of age or older; and (i) To attend a class or program concerning independent living for which he or she is qualified that is offered by the agency which provides child welfare services or another agency or contractor of the State.

2. To reasonable participation in extracurricular, cultural and personal enrichment activities which are consistent with the age and developmental level of the child.

3. To work and to receive vocational training, to the extent permitted by statute and consistent with the age and developmental level of the child.

4. To have access to transportation, if practicable, to allow the child to participate in extracurricular, cultural, personal and work activities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.2369 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.2369
Procedure for adopting, amending or repealing regulations
Status: in_force

1. Before adopting, amending or repealing any regulation for the administration of a program of public assistance or any other program for which the Division is responsible, the Administrator must give at least 30 days' notice of the intended action.

2. The notice of intent to act upon a regulation must: (a) Include a statement of the need for and purpose of the proposed regulation, and either the terms or substance of the proposed regulation or a description of the subjects and issues involved, and of the time when, the place where and the manner in which interested persons may present their views thereon. (b) Include a statement identifying the entities that may be financially affected by the proposed regulation and the potential financial impact, if any, upon local government. (c) State each address at which the text of the proposed regulation may be inspected and copied. (d) Be mailed to all persons who have requested in writing that they be placed upon a mailing list, which must be kept by the Administrator for that purpose.

3. All interested persons must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to submit data, views or arguments upon a proposed regulation, orally or in writing. The Administrator shall consider fully all oral and written submissions relating to the proposed regulation.

4. The Administrator shall keep, retain and make available for public inspection written minutes and an audio recording or transcript of each public hearing held pursuant to this section in the manner provided in NRS 241.035 . A copy of the minutes or audio recordings must be made available to a member of the public upon request at no charge pursuant to NRS 241.035 .

5. An objection to any regulation on the ground of noncompliance with the procedural requirements of this section may not be made more than 2 years after its effective date.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.591 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.591
“Child” defined
Status: in_force

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As used in NRS 432B.591 to 432B.595 , inclusive, “ child ” means a person who is:

1. Under the age of 18 years; and

2. Over the age of 18 years and who remains under the jurisdiction of the court pursuant to NRS 432B.594 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.630 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.630
Delivery of newborn child to provider of emergency services
Status: in_force

1. A provider of emergency services shall take immediate possession of a child who is or appears to be not more than 30 days old: (a) When: (1) The child is voluntarily delivered to the provider by a parent of the child; and (2) The parent does not express an intent to return for the child; or (b) When the child is delivered to the provider by another provider of emergency services pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2.

2. A provider of emergency services who takes possession of a child pursuant to subsection 1, including, without limitation, the hospital at which the child was born, shall: (a) Whenever possible, inform the parent of the child that: (1) By allowing the provider to take possession of the child, the parent is presumed to have abandoned the child pursuant to NRS 128.097 ; (2) The parent waives any right to notice of a hearing pursuant to NRS 128.060 or 128.070 or 432B.410 to 432B.590 , inclusive; and (3) Unless the parent contacts the local agency which provides child welfare services, action will be taken to terminate his or her parental rights regarding the child. (b) Perform any act necessary to maintain and protect the physical health and safety of the child. If the provider is a public fire-fighting agency, a volunteer fire department, a law enforcement agency or an ambulance service, the provider shall immediately cause the safe delivery of the child to a hospital, a freestanding birthing center or an independent center for emergency medical care licensed pursuant to chapter 449 of NRS . (c) As soon as reasonably practicable but not later than 24 hours after the provider takes possession of the child, report that possession to an agency which provides child welfare services, if the provider is not an agency which provides child welfare services, and, if the provider is not a law enforcement agency, to a law enforcement agency. The law enforcement agency shall notify the Clearinghouse and investigate further, if necessary, using any other resources to determine whether the child has been reported as a missing child. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the law enforcement agency shall inform the agency which provides child welfare services of its determination. The agency which provides child welfare services shall maintain that information for statistical and research purposes. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, transfer any information that the provider of emergency services has obtained regarding the child and any parent of the child who did not deliver the child to the provider to the agency which provides child welfare services that takes the child into protective custody pursuant to NRS 432B.390 , except that any identifying information relating to the parent who delivered the child to the provider must not be transferred to the agency which provides child welfare services, regardless of whether the parent has requested anonymity. The provisions of this paragraph do not prohibit a provider of emergency services from transferring identifying information relating to the parent to the agency which provides child welfare services if the agency has reasonable cause to believe that the child has been abused or neglected.

3. A parent who delivers a child to a provider of emergency services pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1: (a) Shall leave the child: (1) In the physical possession of a person who the parent has reasonable cause to believe is an employee of the provider; or (2) On the property of the provider in a manner and location that the parent has reasonable cause to believe will not threaten the physical health or safety of the child, and immediately contact the provider, through the local emergency telephone number or otherwise, and inform the provider of the delivery and location of the child. A provider of emergency services is not liable for any civil damages as a result of any harm or injury sustained by a child after the child is left on the property of the provider pursuant to this subparagraph and before the provider is informed of the delivery and location of the child pursuant to this subparagraph or the provider takes physical possession of the child, whichever occurs first. (b) Shall be deemed to have given consent to the performance of all necessary emergency services and care for the child. (c) Must not be required to provide any background or medical information regarding the child, but may voluntarily do so. (d) Unless there is reasonable cause to believe that the child has been abused or neglected, excluding the mere fact that the parent has delivered the child to the provider pursuant to subsection 1: (1) Must not be required to disclose any identifying information, but may voluntarily do so; (2) Must be allowed to leave at any time; and (3) Must not be pursued or followed.

4. As used in this section: (a) “Clearinghouse” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432.150 . (b) “ Provider of emergency services ” means: (1) A hospital, a freestanding birthing center or an independent center for emergency medical care licensed pursuant to chapter 449 of NRS ; (2) A public fire-fighting agency, including, without limitation, a volunteer fire department; (3) A law enforcement agency; (4) An ambulance service that holds a permit issued pursuant to the provisions of chapter 450B of NRS ; or (5) An agency which provides child welfare services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.260 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.260
Action upon receipt of report; agency which provides child welfare services required to inform person named in report of allegation of abuse or neglect if report is investigated
Status: in_force

1. Upon the receipt of a report concerning the possible abuse or neglect of a child, an agency which provides child welfare services or a law enforcement agency shall promptly notify the appropriate licensing authority, if any. A law enforcement agency shall promptly notify an agency which provides child welfare services of any report it receives.

2. Upon receipt of a report concerning the possible abuse or neglect of a child, an agency which provides child welfare services or a law enforcement agency shall immediately initiate an investigation if the report indicates that: (a) There is a high risk of serious harm to the child; (b) The child has suffered a fatality; or (c) The child is living in a household in which another child has died, or the child is seriously injured or has visible signs of physical abuse.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, upon receipt of a report concerning the possible abuse or neglect of a child or notification from a law enforcement agency that the law enforcement agency has received such a report, an agency which provides child welfare services shall conduct an evaluation not later than 3 days after the report or notification was received to determine whether an investigation is warranted. For the purposes of this subsection, an investigation is not warranted if: (a) The child is not in imminent danger of harm; (b) The child is not vulnerable as the result of any untreated injury, illness or other physical, mental or emotional condition that threatens the immediate health or safety of the child; (c) The alleged abuse or neglect of the child or the alleged effect of a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder or prenatal substance use disorder on or the withdrawal symptoms resulting from any prenatal substance exposure of the newborn infant could be eliminated if the child and the family of the child are referred to or participate in social or health services offered in the community, or both; or (d) The agency determines that the: (1) Alleged abuse or neglect was the result of the reasonable exercise of discipline by a parent or guardian of the child involving the use of corporal punishment; and (2) Corporal punishment so administered was not so excessive as to constitute abuse or neglect as described in NRS 432B.150 .

4. If the agency determines that an investigation is warranted, the agency shall initiate the investigation not later than 3 days after the evaluation is completed.

5. If an agency which provides child welfare services investigates a report of alleged abuse or neglect of a child pursuant to NRS 432B.010 to 432B.400 , inclusive, the agency shall inform the person responsible for the child's welfare who is named in the report as allegedly causing the abuse or neglect of the child of any allegation which is made against the person at the initial time of contact with the person by the agency. The agency shall not identify the person responsible for reporting the alleged abuse or neglect.

6. If the agency determines that an investigation is not warranted, the agency may, as appropriate: (a) Provide counseling, training or other services relating to child abuse and neglect to the family of the child, or refer the family to a person who has entered into an agreement with the agency to provide those services; or (b) Conduct an assessment of the family of the child to determine what services, if any, are needed by the family and, if appropriate, provide any such services or refer the family to a person who has entered into a written agreement with the agency to make such an assessment.

7. If an agency which provides child welfare services enters into an agreement with a person to provide services to a child or the family of the child pursuant to subsection 6, the agency shall require the person to notify the agency if the child or the family refuses or fails to participate in the services, or if the person determines that there is a serious risk to the health or safety of the child.

8. If an agency which provides child welfare services determines pursuant to subsection 3 that an investigation is not warranted, the agency may, at any time, reverse that determination and initiate an investigation.

9. An agency which provides child welfare services and a law enforcement agency shall cooperate in the investigation, if any, of a report of abuse or neglect of a child.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.470 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.470
Enforcement of support by legal action
Status: in_force

The Division shall advise the Attorney General of the failure of a responsible relative to contribute to the support of a recipient of public assistance as required by law. The Attorney General shall cause appropriate legal action to be taken to enforce such support and, in addition, may collect a reasonable fee which must be added to the costs of the action in any justice court of the State, the expense of such fee and costs to be borne by the relative. Any fees collected by the Attorney General under the provisions of this section must be deposited in the State General Fund in the State Treasury.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 428.205 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 428 / Section 428.205
Board of Trustees of Fund: Powers
Status: in_force

The Board shall administer the Fund and for that purpose may:

1. Enter into all necessary contracts and agreements, including, without limitation, contracts and agreements to obtain the services of consultants, attorneys, auditors, accountants, actuaries and managers of risk.

2. Purchase appropriate insurance to cover that portion of a claim for which the Fund is liable and which exceeds an amount agreed upon by the Board and the insurer.

3. Employ personnel as necessary and prescribe their compensation and working conditions.

4. Rent, lease, purchase or otherwise procure or receive real or personal property.

5. Adopt regulations necessary for carrying out the provisions of NRS 428.115 to 428.255 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.088 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.088
Individual development account: Establishment by provider of foster care for child placed in care of provider upon receipt of approval of licensing authority; access to and use of money in account
Status: in_force

1. Upon receiving approval pursuant to subsection 2, a provider of foster care may establish an individual development account for a child placed in the care of the provider of foster care by the appropriate agency. The provider of foster care may deposit into the individual development account money received by the provider of foster care to pay for the cost of providing care to the child, if such use does not conflict with or prevent the provider of foster care from providing care to the child.

2. Before establishing an individual development account pursuant to subsection 1, a provider of foster care must receive the approval of the licensing authority to establish the individual development account and deposit a portion of the money received into such an account. The licensing authority shall grant such approval to the provider of foster care if the licensing authority determines that the depositing of money into the individual development account: (a) Does not conflict with or prevent the provider of foster care from providing care to the child; and (b) Is in the best interests of the child.

3. The money deposited into the individual development account and any matching funds and interest deposited into the individual development account pursuant to NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497 , inclusive, is the property of the child for whom the individual development account was established.

4. The child: (a) May access the money deposited in the individual development account and any matching funds and interest deposited into the individual development account pursuant to NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497 , inclusive, upon reaching 18 years of age or upon being declared emancipated pursuant to NRS 129.080 to 129.140 , inclusive, whether or not the child was part of the foster care system upon reaching 18 years of age or the child moved outside of the State before reaching 18 years of age or before being declared emancipated; and (b) Upon obtaining access to the money pursuant to paragraph (a), must use the money deposited in the individual development account and any matching funds and interest deposited into the individual development account pursuant to NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497 , inclusive, only for the purposes set forth in NRS 422A.494 .

5. Nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing: (a) The child from maintaining a bank account and managing personal income, consistent with the age and developmental level of the child, as is the right of the child pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 10 of NRS 432.525 ; or (b) The provider of foster care from establishing a savings account for a child placed in the care of the provider of foster care into which the provider of foster care deposits the personal income or money of the provider of foster care.

6. As used in this section, “ foster care system ” means the process whereby a child is: (a) Placed in a foster home pursuant to this title; or (b) In the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services pursuant to chapter 432B of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.325 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.325
Assistance not assignable or subject to process or bankruptcy law
Status: in_force

Assistance awarded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is not transferable or assignable at law or in equity, and none of the money paid or payable under this chapter is subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal process, or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.490 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.490
Expedition: Communication by field staff and support staff; equipment for administration of first aid; information and procedures for emergencies
Status: in_force

A field administrator shall ensure that:

1. While on an expedition, the field staff has a continuously reliable system for communication with the base camp by radio, including extra packs of charged batteries.

2. The support staff contacts the field staff, by radio or in person, at least once during every 24 hours of an expedition.

3. The base camp and any vehicles used for support are equipped with appropriate equipment for the administration of first aid.

4. The support staff knows: (a) The identity, location and telephone numbers or other means of communicating with appropriate persons to be contacted in emergencies; and (b) Appropriate procedures for responding to emergencies arising in the field, including the evacuation of persons participating in the program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.4026 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.4026
Coverage of certain supplements for treating sickle cell disease and its variants: Adoption of list by regulation; periodic review of list
Status: in_force

1. The Department, upon the recommendation of the Board, shall prescribe by regulation a list of nonprescription supplements essential for treating sickle cell disease and its variants that must be covered by Medicaid for recipients who have sickle cell disease and its variants.

2. The Board shall review the list of supplements prescribed pursuant to subsection 1 at least biennially to determine whether to recommend adding or removing any supplements from the list and report those recommendations to the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.120 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.120
Release of information; deletion of information; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Information contained in the Central Registry must not be released unless the right of the applicant to the information is confirmed, the information concerning the report of abuse or neglect of the child or a violation of NRS 201.540 , 201.553 , 201.560 , 392.4633 or 394.366 has been reported pursuant to NRS 392.337 or 432B.310 , as applicable, the released information discloses the disposition of the case and, if the information is being provided pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 432.100 , the person who is the subject of the background investigation provides written authorization for the release of the information.

2. The information contained in the Central Registry concerning cases in which a report of abuse or neglect of a child has been substantiated by an agency which provides child welfare services must be deleted from the Central Registry not later than 10 years after the child who is the subject of the report reaches the age of 18 years.

3. The Division shall not release information from the Central Registry regarding a report of child abuse or neglect made pursuant to NRS 392.303 or 432B.220 that received a disposition other than substantiated to any person or entity except for an agency which provides child welfare services.

4. The Division shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.560 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.560
Regulations
Status: in_force

1. Subject to the approval of the Department, the Division shall direct the Bureau to adopt administrative regulations to enforce the provisions of this chapter related to services for persons who are blind, which regulations must not conflict with the provisions of this chapter.

2. The regulations must recognize that the vocational needs and problems of persons who are blind are unique to them and may differ materially from the vocational needs and problems of other persons.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.080 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.080
Transfer of parental rights and duties prohibited; exception for termination by order of district court
Status: in_force

Except in proceedings for adoption, no parent may voluntarily assign or otherwise transfer to another his or her rights and duties with respect to the permanent care, custody and control of a child under 18 years of age, unless parental rights and duties have been terminated by order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.094 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.094
Licensing; fees
Status: in_force

1. A licensing authority may license foster care agencies within its jurisdiction in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Division pursuant to NRS 424.093 .

2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a licensing authority licenses foster care agencies, a person shall not operate a foster care agency within the jurisdiction of the licensing authority or otherwise assist an agency which provides child welfare services in placing or in arranging the placement of any child in foster care until the foster care agency has obtained a license pursuant to NRS 424.095 .

3. This section does not prohibit a parent or guardian of a child from placing or arranging the placement of, or assisting in placing or arranging the placement of, the child in foster care.

4. A licensing authority that licenses foster care agencies pursuant to this section may charge a fee of not more than $150 for the issuance of a provisional license, not more than $300 for the issuance of a license and not more than $150 for the renewal of a license. Any fee so charged must not exceed the actual cost incurred by the authority for providing or renewing the license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.630 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.630
Maintenance of records concerning participants; confidentiality
Status: in_force

1. The out-of-school recreation program shall maintain records containing pertinent information regarding each participant in the program. Such information must include, without limitation: (a) The full legal name of the child and the preferred name of the child; (b) The date of birth of the child; (c) The current address where the child resides; (d) The name, address and telephone number of each parent or legal guardian of the child and any special instructions for contacting the parent or legal guardian during the hours when the child participates in the program; (e) Information concerning the health of the child, including, without limitation, any special needs of the child; and (f) Any other information requested by the Division.

2. The distribution of any information maintained pursuant to this section is subject to the limitations set forth in NRS 239.0105 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.305 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.305
Confidentiality of information obtained in investigation of provider of services under State Plan for Medicaid
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and NRS 228.410 , 239.0115 and 422.2374 , any information obtained by the Division in an investigation of a provider of services under the State Plan for Medicaid is confidential.

2. The information presented as evidence at a hearing: (a) To enforce the provisions of NRS 422.450 to 422.590 , inclusive; or (b) To review an action by the Division against a provider of services under the State Plan for Medicaid, is not confidential, except for the identity of any recipient of the assistance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.050 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.050
State Child Welfare Services Account
Status: in_force

All money appropriated by the Legislature pursuant to the provisions of NRS 432.040 must be accounted for in the State Child Welfare Services Account, and all money received from the United States pursuant to Parts B and E of Title IV of the Social Security Act, or for programs of child welfare administered by the Division pursuant to NRS 432.010 to 432.085 , inclusive, must be deposited in the State Treasury and credited to the Account, out of which must be paid the expenses incurred in providing maintenance and special services under the provisions of NRS 432.010 to 432.085 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.2374 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.2374
Cooperation with Medicaid Fraud Control Unit; suspension or exclusion of provider of goods or services under State Plan for Medicaid
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator shall: (a) Promptly comply with a request from the Unit for access to and free copies of any records or other information in the possession of the Division regarding a provider; (b) Refer to the Unit all cases in which the Administrator suspects that a provider has committed an offense pursuant to NRS 422.540 to 422.570 , inclusive; and (c) Suspend or exclude a provider who the Administrator determines has committed an offense pursuant to NRS 422.540 to 422.570 , inclusive, from participation as a provider or an employee of a provider, for a minimum of 3 years. A criminal action need not be brought against the provider before suspension or exclusion pursuant to this subsection.

2. As used in this section: (a) “ Provider ” means a person who has applied to participate or who participates in the State Plan for Medicaid as the provider of goods or services. (b) “ Unit ” means the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit established in the Office of the Attorney General pursuant to NRS 228.410 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.076 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.076
Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council: Establishment; membership; duties; report to Legislature and Governor; acceptance of gifts, grants and donations
Status: in_force

1. The Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council is hereby established as the state advisory council on early childhood education and care required to be established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 9837b(b)(1)(A)(i) . The membership of the Council must be appointed by the Governor and include, without limitation: (a) One member who is a representative of the Division whose duties include responsibility for child care; (b) One member who is a representative of the Division whose duties include implementing regulations governing the licensure of child care facilities; (c) One member who is a representative of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health 1 of the Department of Health and Human Services whose duties include responsibility for maternal, child and adolescent health; (d) One member who is a representative of the Program for Child Care and Development, as defined in NRS 422A.055 ; (e) One member who is a representative of the Department of Education; (f) One member who is a representative of the Department of Education whose duties include responsibilities for programs under section 619 or part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq., or a representative of the Department of Health and Human Services whose duties include responsibilities for programs under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. ; (g) One member who is a representative of the boards of trustees of the school districts in this State; (h) One member who is a representative of the Nevada System of Higher Education; (i) One member who is a representative of local providers of early childhood education and developmental services; (j) One member who is a representative of a public school, as defined in NRS 385.007 , who works with pupils in kindergarten through grade 3; (k) One member who is a representative of Head Start agencies in this State, including, without limitation, migrant and seasonal Head Start programs and Indian Head Start programs; (l) One member who is appointed or designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 9837b(a)(3)(A) ; (m) One member who is a representative of the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services; (n) One member who is a representative of a nonprofit organization located in southern Nevada that provides early childhood programs; (o) One member who is a representative of a nonprofit organization located in northern Nevada that provides early childhood programs; (p) One member who is a representative of the pediatric mental, physical or behavioral health care industry; (q) One member who is a representative of a tribal organization, with consideration given to an enrolled member of a Nevada Indian tribe; (r) At least one member who is a parent or guardian of a child less than 8 years of age and who has participated in one or more federal or state early childhood programs, including, without limitation: (1) The Program for Child Care and Development administered by the Division pursuant to chapter 422A of NRS ; (2) Head Start or Early Head Start; (3) Nevada Home Visiting Program in the Department of Health and Human Services; (4) Nevada Ready! State Pre-K program in the Department of Education; or (5) The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children in the United States Department of Agriculture; and (s) Such other members as the Governor determines are appropriate.

2. In making the appointment of any member pursuant to paragraph (r) of subsection 1, the Governor, to the extent practicable, must give preference to a parent or guardian who represents a diverse population of this State.

3. The Council shall: (a) Work to strengthen state-level coordination and collaboration among the various sectors and settings of early childhood programs. (b) Conduct periodic statewide assessments of needs relating to the quality and availability of programs and services for children who are in early childhood programs. (c) Identify opportunities for and barriers to coordination and collaboration among early childhood programs funded in whole or in part by the Federal Government, the State or a local government. (d) Develop recommendations for: (1) Increasing the participation of children in early childhood programs funded in whole or in part by the Federal Government, the State or a local government, including, without limitation, providing information on such programs to underrepresented and special populations; (2) The establishment or improvement of core elements of the early childhood system in this State, including, without limitation, a statewide unified system for collecting data relating to early childhood programs; (3) A statewide professional development system for teachers engaged in early childhood education; and (4) The establishment of statewide standards for early childhood programs in this State. (e) Assess the capacity and effectiveness of institutions of higher education in this State in developing teachers in the field of early childhood education. (f) Establish, in cooperation with the State Board of Education, guidelines for evaluating the school readiness of children. The guidelines must: (1) Be based on national school readiness indicators; (2) Address the following components of school readiness: (I) Physical and developmental health; (II) Social and emotional development; (III) Approaches to learning; (IV) Language and early literacy development; and (V) Cognition and general knowledge. (g) Develop recommendations for increasing parental involvement and family engagement in early childhood programs. (h) Perform such other duties relating to early childhood programs as designated by the Governor.

4. On or before December 1 of each year, the Council shall submit a report to the Governor and to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education, if the report is received during an odd-numbered year, or to the next session of the Legislature, if the report is received during an even-numbered year. The report must include, without limitation, a summary of the activities of the Council and any recommendations for improvements to the early childhood system in this State.

5. The Council may accept gifts, grants and donations from any source for the support of the Council in carrying out the provisions of this section.

6. As used in this section, “ early childhood program ” means any program for children less than 8 years of age pertaining to: (a) Nutrition; (b) Health care; (c) Mental and behavioral health; (d) Protection; and (e) Play and learning, to stimulate physical, cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.

1 So in original. Should probably read “Division of Welfare and Supportive Services”.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.505 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.505
“Benefit” defined
Status: in_force

“ Benefit ” means any benefit provided by the Division pursuant to the program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.295 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.295
“Debt” defined
Status: in_force

“Debt” means the amount of money owed as support for a dependent child pursuant to:

1. An order of a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state; or

2. A recommendation entered by the master pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852 , inclusive, and approved by the district court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432C.050 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432C / Section 432C.050
“Commercial sexual exploitation” defined
Status: in_force

“ Commercial sexual exploitation ” means the sex trafficking of a child in violation of NRS 201.300 or the sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of a child for the financial benefit of any person or in exchange for anything of value, including, without limitation, monetary or nonmonetary benefits given or received by any person.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.520 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.520
Water for clients: Amount required; placement of caches; aerial drop prohibited; water from natural sources required to be sanitized
Status: in_force

1. A field administrator shall ensure that every client has continuous access to not less than 6 quarts of potable water each day, plus an additional quart for every 5 miles the client hikes.

2. When the outdoor temperature exceeds 90 degrees Fahrenheit, a field administrator shall ensure that every client: (a) Consumes not less than 3 quarts of water each day; and (b) Has continuous access to a means for the replacement of electrolytes.

3. Before the commencement of each day's activity in the field, caches of water must be appropriately placed, and the location of each cache verified by the field staff.

4. The water provided to clients must not, except in an emergency, be provided by aerial drop.

5. Any water obtained for clients from natural sources must be properly sanitized.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.1756 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.1756
Registration of small child care establishment with Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of Department; certain persons prohibited from operating establishment
Status: in_force

1. A person, state or local government unit or agency thereof that wishes to operate or operates a small child care establishment may register the small child care establishment with the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department by submitting to the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services on the Internet website of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services the following information: (a) The name, address and contact information of the operator of the small child care establishment; (b) The name and address of the small child care establishment; (c) An affirmation that the operator of the small child care establishment is in compliance with subsection 2; and (d) Such additional information as the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services deems necessary.

2. A person shall not serve as the operator of a registered small child care establishment if the person has been convicted of a crime listed in subsection 2 of NRS 432A.170 or has had a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect made against him or her.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.530 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.530
Notice to person who failed to pay support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; request for suspension of person's licenses, certificates and permits; request for hearing; good faith effort to resolve matter required
Status: in_force

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1. Each district attorney or other public agency collecting support for children shall send a notice by certified mail, restricted delivery, with return receipt requested to each person who: (a) Has failed to comply with a subpoena or warrant relating to a proceeding to determine the paternity of a child or to establish, modify or enforce an obligation for the support of a child; or (b) Is in arrears in the payment for the support of one or more children. The notice must include the information set forth in subsections 2 and 4 and a copy of the subpoena or warrant or a statement of the amount of the arrearage.

2. If the person does not, within 30 days after the person receives the notice required by subsection 1: (a) Comply with the subpoena or warrant; (b) Satisfy the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 ; or (c) Submit to the district attorney or other public agency a written request for a hearing, the district attorney or other public agency shall request in writing that the master suspend all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to that person, and any state business license issued to that person if he or she is conducting business in this State as a sole proprietor.

3. Before a hearing requested pursuant to subsection 2 may be held, the person requesting the hearing and a representative of the enforcing authority must meet and make a good faith effort to resolve the matter.

4. If the master receives from a district attorney or other public agency a request to suspend the professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person, and any state business license issued to that person if he or she is conducting business in this State as a sole proprietor, the master shall enter a recommendation determining whether the person: (a) Has failed to comply with a subpoena or warrant relating to a proceeding to determine the paternity of a child or to establish, modify or enforce an obligation for the support of a child; or (b) Is in arrears in the payment for the support of one or more children. As soon as practicable after the master enters a recommendation, the district attorney or other public agency shall notify the person by first-class mail of the recommendation of the master.

5. If a person requests a hearing within the period prescribed in subsection 2 and meets with the enforcing authority as required in subsection 3, a hearing must be held pursuant to NRS 425.3832 . The master shall notify the person of the recommendation of the master at the conclusion of the hearing or as soon thereafter as is practicable.

6. As used in this section, “professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits” does not include licenses and permits to hunt, fish or trap issued by the Department of Wildlife pursuant to chapters 502 and 503 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.46806 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.46806
Evaluation to determine capacity; payment of costs
Status: in_force

1. If a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child described in subsection 1 of NRS 432B.46803 or a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child who is the subject of a motion pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 432B.46803 requests an evaluation and the court determines that the parent or other person might be incapacitated because he or she is not mentally competent, the court shall order the parent or other person to undergo an evaluation by a person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health. In all other circumstances, the court may, upon the motion of a party or its own motion, order such an evaluation if it determines that the parent or other person might be incapacitated because he or she is not mentally competent.

2. If an evaluation is conducted pursuant to subsection 1 upon: (a) The request of the parent or other person who is the subject of the evaluation or the motion of court, the court may, except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, pay the cost of the evaluation. (b) The motion of a party, other than the parent or other person who is the subject of the evaluation, the moving party shall pay the cost of the evaluation.

3. The court shall pay the cost of an evaluation conducted pursuant to subsection 1 if: (a) The evaluation is conducted upon the request of the parent or other person who is the subject of the evaluation or the motion of court; (b) The evaluation is not covered by a third party or the third party that provides such coverage is unable or unwilling to pay for the evaluation in a timely manner; and (c) The parent or other person who is the subject of the evaluation has a household income that is less than 200 percent of the federally designated level signifying poverty.

4. If the court pays the cost of an evaluation pursuant to subsection 3 and later determines that the parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child who is the subject of the examination is financially able to pay all or part of the cost of the evaluation, the court may require the parent or other person to make such payment to the clerk of the court.

5. Any other party to the proceeding may make an oral or written motion for the person to be evaluated by a person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health, a psychologist or other appropriate professional retained by the party. The party seeking the additional evaluation shall pay the costs related to the evaluation.

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Household ” means persons of the first degree of consanguinity or affinity who live in the same dwelling. (b) “ Person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 433A.018 . (c) “ Third party ” means any insurer or organization providing health coverage or benefits in accordance with state or federal law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.6076 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.6076
Petition to continue admission: Consent; hearing; findings and order; transmission of record to Central Repository
Status: in_force

1. A child who is the subject of a petition submitted pursuant to NRS 432B.6075 may, after conferring with his or her attorney, submit to the court written consent, or provide oral consent in the record of the court, to continue the emergency admission. Upon receiving such consent, the court may order the continuation of the emergency admission if it finds that continuing the emergency admission is in the best interests of the child.

2. A court that receives a petition submitted pursuant to NRS 432B.6075 to continue the emergency admission of a child alleged to be a child with an emotional disturbance to a facility shall conduct a hearing on the petition, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1, a court may order the continuation of the emergency admission of a child with respect to whom a petition was filed pursuant to NRS 432B.6075 to a facility only if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the child: (a) Is a child with an emotional disturbance; and (b) Is a person in a mental health crisis, as defined in NRS 433A.0175 , and presents a substantial likelihood of serious harm to himself or herself or others, as determined pursuant to NRS 433A.0195 , if discharged to a less restrictive appropriate environment.

4. The court shall issue a written order on a petition submitted pursuant to NRS 432B.6075 . If the court: (a) Orders the continuation of the emergency admission, the order must include specific findings concerning each factor prescribed by subsection 3. (b) Does not order the continuation of the emergency admission, the court must enter its findings to that effect and order the discharge of the child from the facility.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, if the court issues an order to continue the emergency admission of a child who is 16 years of age or older to a facility pursuant to this section, the court must, notwithstanding any other provision of law requiring the court to seal a court record relating to a proceeding conducted pursuant to NRS 432B.607 to 432B.6085 , inclusive, cause, within 5 business days after the order becomes final pursuant to this section, on a form prescribed by the Department of Public Safety, a record of the order to be transmitted to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History, along with a statement indicating that the record is being transmitted for inclusion in each appropriate database of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

6. The provisions of subsection 5 do not apply if the child with respect to whom the proceeding was held voluntarily seeks treatment and stipulates to his or her admission to a facility.

7. As used in this section, “ National Instant Background Check System ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 179A.062 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.650 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.650
Notice to Bureau by public entity of location of and license, permit and lease for any vending facility
Status: in_force

Each head of the public entity that has care, custody and control of public buildings or properties shall:

1. Not less than 60 days prior to the request for proposals concerning, occupation of, reactivation of, leasing of, re-leasing of, licensing of or issuance of a permit for operation of any vending facility in or on a public building or property, inform the Bureau of such contemplated action.

2. Inform the Bureau of any locations where such vending facilities are planned in or about other public buildings or properties as may now or thereafter come under the jurisdiction of a public entity, such information to be given not less than 60 days prior to the request for proposals concerning, occupation of, reactivation of, leasing of, re-leasing of, licensing of or issuance of a permit for operation of any vending facility in or on such public building or property.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.3792 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.3792
“Agency to provide personal care services in the home” defined
Status: in_force

“ Agency to provide personal care services in the home ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0021 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.270 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.270
Legal advisers for Division
Status: in_force

The Attorney General and the deputies of the Attorney General are the legal advisers for the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.270 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.270
Duties of Department regarding Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program
Status: in_force

The Department shall:

1. Administer Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.

2. Act as the single state agency of the State of Nevada and its political subdivisions in the administration of any federal money granted to the State of Nevada to aid in the furtherance of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.

3. Cooperate with the Federal Government in adopting state plans, in all matters of mutual concern, including adoption of methods of administration found by the Federal Government to be necessary for the efficient operation of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program and in increasing the efficiency of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program by prompt and judicious use of new federal grants which will assist the Department in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.

4. Observe and study the changing nature and extent of needs for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program and develop through tests and demonstrations effective ways of meeting those needs and employ or contract for personnel and services supported by legislative appropriations from the State General Fund or money from federal or other sources.

5. Enter into reciprocal agreements with other states relative to Medicaid and institutional care, when deemed necessary or convenient by the Director.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.390 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.390
Powers
Status: in_force

The Forum may:

1. Submit a report containing recommendations for legislative action to the Legislative Commission and the Governor before September 1 of each even-numbered year.

2. Accept gifts, grants and donations that must be deposited in an account established pursuant to NRS 427A.395 .

3. Adopt procedures to conduct meetings of the Forum and committees thereof. Those procedures may be changed upon approval of a majority vote of all members of the Forum who are qualified to vote and are present and voting.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 428.155 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 428 / Section 428.155
“Hospital care” defined
Status: in_force

“Hospital care” means:

1. Services furnished by a hospital to a patient between the time of admission and the time of discharge, including: (a) Bed and board; (b) Drugs; and (c) Anesthesia, nursing services, equipment, supplies and laboratory and radiological services, whether furnished directly by the hospital or pursuant to a contractual arrangement made by the hospital; and

2. Services of a physician rendered to a patient in a hospital between the time of admission and the time of discharge.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.3775 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.3775
Fee: Payment; amount; allowable cost for Medicaid reimbursement purposes
Status: in_force

1. Each nursing facility that is licensed in this State shall pay a fee assessed by the Division to increase the quality of nursing care in this State.

2. To determine the amount of the fee to assess pursuant to this section, the Division shall establish a rate per non-Medicare patient day that is equivalent to a percentage of the total annual accrual basis gross revenue for services provided to patients of all nursing facilities licensed in this State. The percentage used to establish the rate must not exceed that allowed by federal law. For the purposes of this subsection, total annual accrual basis gross revenue does not include charitable contributions received by a nursing facility.

3. The Division shall calculate the fee owed by each nursing facility by multiplying the total number of days of care provided to non-Medicare patients by the nursing facility, as provided to the Division pursuant to NRS 422.378 , by the rate established pursuant to subsection 2.

4. A fee assessed pursuant to this section is due 30 days after the end of the month for which the fee was assessed.

5. The payment of a fee to the Division pursuant to NRS 422.3755 to 422.379 , inclusive, is an allowable cost for Medicaid reimbursement purposes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.235 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.235
Deposit of money received for certain programs in appropriate accounts of Division in State General Fund
Status: in_force

Any federal money allotted to the State of Nevada for public assistance programs and other programs for which the Division is responsible and such other money as may be received by the State for such purposes must, except as otherwise provided in NRS 425.363 , be deposited in the appropriate accounts of the Division in the State General Fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.040 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.040
“Director” defined
Status: in_force

“Director” means the Director of the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.0367 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.0367
Licensee to develop and implement plan for care of children during disaster
Status: in_force

1. A licensee that operates a foster home shall develop and implement a plan for the care of children in the foster home during a disaster. The plan must be developed and implemented in accordance with the plans and regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 432.400 , 432.410 and 432.420 .

2. As used in this section, “disaster” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432.400 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.450 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.450
Expert testimony raising presumption of need for protection of child
Status: in_force

In any civil proceeding had pursuant to NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590 , inclusive, if there is expert testimony that a physical or mental injury of a child would ordinarily not be sustained or a condition not exist without either negligence or a deliberate but unreasonable act or failure to act by the person responsible for the welfare of the child, the court shall find that the child is in need of protection unless that testimony is rebutted.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.6968 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.6968
“Temporary mailing address” defined
Status: in_force

“ Temporary mailing address ” means a mailing address which a person experiencing homelessness is authorized to use pursuant to NRS 422A.697 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.360 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.360
Debt for support: Payment of public assistance creates debt; amount; Division entitled to reimbursement; conditions under which debt not incurred; provision of information concerning health insurance coverage of dependent children
Status: in_force

1. Any payment of public assistance pursuant to this chapter creates a debt for support to the Division by the responsible parent, whether or not the parent received prior notice that the child of the parent was receiving public assistance.

2. The Division is entitled to the amount to which a dependent child or a person having the care, custody and control of a dependent child would have been entitled for support, to the extent of the assignment of those rights to support pursuant to NRS 425.350 , and may prosecute or maintain any action for support or execute any administrative remedy existing under the laws of this State to obtain reimbursement of money expended for public assistance from any liable third party, including an insurer, group health plan as defined in section 607(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C.A. § 1167(1) , service benefit plan, self-insured plan or health maintenance organization. If a court enters judgment for an amount of support to be paid by a responsible parent, the Division is entitled to the amount of the debt created by that judgment to the extent of the assignment of rights to support pursuant to NRS 425.350 , and the judgment awarded shall be deemed to be in favor of the Division to that extent. This entitlement applies to, but is not limited to, a temporary order for spousal support, a family maintenance order or an alimony order, whether or not allocated to the benefit of the child on the basis of providing necessaries for the caretaker of the child, up to the amount paid by the Division in public assistance to or for the benefit of a dependent child. The Division may petition the appropriate court for modification of its order on the same grounds as a party to the action.

3. If there is no court order for support, or if the order provides that no support is due but the facts on which the order was based have changed, the amount due is the amount computed pursuant to the guidelines established by the Administrator pursuant to NRS 425.620 , using the Nevada average wage, determined by the Employment Security Division of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, if the gross income of the responsible parent cannot be otherwise ascertained.

4. Debts for support may not be incurred by a parent or any other person who is the recipient of public assistance for the benefit of a dependent child for the period when the parent or other person is a recipient.

5. If a state agency is assigned any rights of a dependent child or a person having the care, custody and control of a dependent child who is eligible for medical assistance under Medicaid, the person having the care, custody and control of the dependent child shall, upon request of the state agency, provide to the state agency information regarding the dependent child or a person having the care, custody and control of a dependent child to determine: (a) Any period during which the dependent child or a person having the care, custody and control of a dependent child may be or may have been covered by an insurer; and (b) The nature of any coverage that is or was provided by the insurer, including, without limitation, the name and address of the insured dependent child or a person having the care, custody and control of a dependent child and the identifying number of the policy, evidence of coverage or contract.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.1234 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.1234
Duties and powers of Attorney
Status: in_force

1. The Attorney for the Rights of Older Persons and Persons with a Physical Disability, an Intellectual Disability or a Related Condition shall: (a) Provide advocacy and education relating to the legal rights of older persons, persons with a physical disability, persons with an intellectual disability or persons with a related condition and shall facilitate the development of legal services to assist those persons in securing and maintaining their legal rights. (b) Provide, upon request, technical assistance, training and other support relating to the legal rights of older persons, persons with a physical disability, persons with an intellectual disability or persons with a related condition, as appropriate, to: (1) An attorney who is providing legal services for an older person, a person with a physical disability, a person with an intellectual disability or a person with a related condition; (2) An employee of a law enforcement agency; (3) The Ombudsman or an advocate; (4) An employee of an office for protective services of any county; (5) An employee of the Division; and (6) Groups that advocate for older persons, persons with a physical disability, persons with an intellectual disability or persons with a related condition. (c) Review existing and proposed policies, legislation and regulations that affect older persons, persons with a physical disability, persons with an intellectual disability or persons with a related condition and make recommendations as appropriate to the Administrator. (d) Review and analyze information relating to the nature and extent of abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation and abandonment of older persons, persons with a physical disability, persons with an intellectual disability or persons with a related condition to identify services that need to be provided, including, without limitation: (1) Methods of intervening on behalf of an older person, a person with a physical disability, a person with an intellectual disability or a person with a related condition to protect the older person, person with a physical disability, person with an intellectual disability or person with a related condition from abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment; and (2) Enforcing the laws of this state governing abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation and abandonment of older persons, persons with a physical disability, persons with an intellectual disability or persons with a related condition.

2. The Attorney for the Rights of Older Persons and Persons with a Physical Disability, an Intellectual Disability or a Related Condition may: (a) Have access to, inspect, copy and subpoena all records in the possession of any clerk of a court, law enforcement agency or public or private institution, wherever situated, that relate to the abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of an older person, a person with a physical disability, a person with an intellectual disability or a person with a related condition. (b) Have access to all written records in the possession of any person, government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government that relate to the abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of an older person, a person with a physical disability, a person with an intellectual disability or a person with a related condition. (c) Represent and assist any incapacitated older person, person with a physical disability, person with an intellectual disability or person with a related condition until a guardian is appointed for that person. (d) Use the information obtained pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b) to resolve complaints relating to the abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of an older person, a person with a physical disability, a person with an intellectual disability or a person with a related condition. (e) Develop services relating to financial management for an older person, a person with a physical disability, a person with an intellectual disability or a person with a related condition who is at risk of having a guardian appointed by a court to manage his or her property. (f) Act as the state legal assistance developer as described in 42 U.S.C. § 3058j . (g) Appear as amicus curiae on behalf of older persons, persons with a physical disability, persons with an intellectual disability or persons with a related condition in any court in this state. (h) Perform such other functions as are necessary to carry out the duties and the functions of the office of the Attorney for the Rights of Older Persons and Persons with a Physical Disability, an Intellectual Disability or a Related Condition.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.5904 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.5904
Mediation for purpose of negotiating open adoption agreement
Status: in_force

1. The court may, upon its own motion or the motion of a party to the proceeding, order the parties, any prospective adoptive parent and a representative from an agency which provides child welfare services to participate in mediation for the purpose of negotiating the terms of an open adoption agreement.

2. A party to the proceeding may make a motion for mediation at any time after the commencement of a proceeding for the termination of parental rights but not less than 5 judicial days before a scheduled evidentiary hearing.

3. Persons ordered to participate in mediation pursuant to subsection 1 shall complete such mediation not later than 60 calendar days after the court issues the order for mediation.

4. If the persons ordered to participate in mediation agree to the terms of an open adoption, the terms must be set forth in a written agreement at the time of mediation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.3834 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.3834
Enforcement of order approving recommendation for support; judicial review; effect of recommendation during judicial review
Status: in_force

1. Upon issuance by a district court of an order approving a recommendation entered by a master pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852 , inclusive, the Chief shall enforce and collect upon the order, including arrearages.

2. A recommendation entered by a master pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852 , inclusive, is final upon approval by the district court pursuant to NRS 425.3844 . Upon such approval, the recommendation is in full force and effect while any judicial review is pending unless the recommendation is stayed by the district court.

3. The district court may review a recommendation entered by a master pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852 , inclusive. If a review is conducted, the district court: (a) Shall, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), review the recommendation on the record of the case before the master. (b) May, in extraordinary circumstances as determined by the district court, grant a trial de novo.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.325 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.325
County whose population is 100,000 or more to provide child protective services in county; county whose population is less than 100,000 to provide such services in certain circumstances
Status: in_force

1. Each county whose population is 100,000 or more shall provide child protective services in that county and pay the cost of those services. The services must be provided in accordance with the standards adopted pursuant to NRS 432B.190 .

2. A county whose population is less than 100,000 that receives approval to carry out child protective services for the county and an exemption from the assessment imposed pursuant to NRS 432B.326 shall: (a) Provide child protective services in that county and pay the cost of those services. (b) Provide the services in accordance with the standards adopted pursuant to NRS 432B.190 .

3. A county whose population is less than 100,000 that carries out child protective services for the county shall be deemed to be the agency which provides child welfare services for the purposes of any provisions of this chapter relating to child protective services and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.382 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.382
Authority of Chief and master
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 425.346 , the Chief may proceed pursuant to NRS 425.3822 to 425.3852 , inclusive, after: (a) Payment of public assistance by the Division; or (b) Receipt of a request for services to carry out the Program.

2. Subject to approval by the district court pursuant to NRS 425.3844 , a master may: (a) Take any action authorized pursuant to chapter 130 of NRS , including any of the actions described in subsection 2 of NRS 130.305 . (b) Except as otherwise provided in chapter 130 of NRS and NRS 425.346 : (1) Issue and enforce an order for the support of a dependent child, and modify or adjust such an order in accordance with NRS 125B.145 ; (2) Require coverage for health care of a dependent child; (3) Establish paternity; (4) Order a responsible parent to comply with an order for the support of a dependent child, specifying the amount and the manner of compliance; (5) Order the withholding of income; (6) Determine the amount of any arrearages and specify a method of payment; (7) Enforce orders by civil or criminal contempt, or both; (8) Set aside property for satisfaction of an order for the support of a dependent child; (9) Place liens and order execution on the property of the responsible parent; (10) Order a responsible parent to keep the master informed of the responsible parent’s current residential address, telephone number, employer, address of employment and telephone number at the place of employment; (11) Issue a bench warrant for a responsible parent who has failed after proper notice to appear at a hearing ordered by the master and enter the bench warrant in any local and state computer system for criminal warrants; (12) Order the responsible parent to seek appropriate employment by specified methods; (13) Order the responsible parent to participate in a program intended to resolve issues that prevent the responsible parent from obtaining employment, including, without limitation, a program for the treatment of substance use disorders or a program to address mental health issues; (14) Upon the request of the Division, require a responsible parent to: (I) Pay any support owed in accordance with a plan approved by the Division; or (II) Participate in such work activities, as that term is defined in 42 U.S.C. § 607(d) , as the Division deems appropriate; (15) Award reasonable attorney's fees and other fees and costs; and (16) Grant any other available remedy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.272362 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.272362
State Plan for Medicaid: Inclusion of requirement for payment of certain costs related to gender dysphoria and gender incongruence
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Director shall include in the State Plan for Medicaid a requirement that the State, to the extent authorized by federal law, must pay the nonfederal share of expenditures incurred for the medically necessary treatment of conditions relating to gender dysphoria and gender incongruence. Such treatment includes medically necessary psychosocial and surgical intervention and any other medically necessary treatment for such disorders provided by: (a) Endocrinologists; (b) Pediatric endocrinologists; (c) Social workers; (d) Psychiatrists; (e) Psychologists; (f) Gynecologists; (g) Speech-language pathologists; (h) Primary care physicians; (i) Advanced practice registered nurses; (j) Physician assistants; and (k) Any other providers of medically necessary services for the treatment of gender dysphoria or gender incongruence.

2. This section does not require the Director to include in the State Plan for Medicaid coverage for cosmetic surgery performed by a plastic surgeon or reconstructive surgeon that is not medically necessary.

3. The Department shall not categorically refuse to cover any medically necessary gender-affirming treatments or procedures or revisions to prior treatments if the State Plan for Medicaid provides coverage for any such services, procedures or revisions for purposes other than gender transition or affirmation.

4. When determining whether treatment is medically necessary for the purposes of this section, the Department must consider the most recent Standards of Care published by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, or its successor organization.

5. If a person appeals the denial of a payment or coverage under this section on the grounds that the treatment requested by the person is not medically necessary, the Division must consult with a provider of health care who has experience in prescribing or delivering gender-affirming treatment concerning the medical necessity of the treatment requested by the person when considering the appeal.

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Cosmetic surgery ”: (1) Means a surgical procedure that: (I) Does not meaningfully promote the proper function of the body; (II) Does not prevent or treat illness or disease; and (III) Is primarily directed at improving the appearance of a person. (2) Includes, without limitation, cosmetic surgery directed at preserving beauty. (b) “ Gender dysphoria ” means distress or impairment in social, occupational or other areas of functioning caused by a marked difference between the gender identity or expression of a person and the sex assigned to the person at birth which lasts at least 6 months and is shown by at least two of the following: (1) A marked difference between gender identity or expression and primary or secondary sex characteristics or anticipated secondary sex characteristics in young adolescents. (2) A strong desire to be rid of primary or secondary sex characteristics because of a marked difference between such sex characteristics and gender identity or expression or a desire to prevent the development of anticipated secondary sex characteristics in young adolescents. (3) A strong desire for the primary or secondary sex characteristics of the gender opposite from the sex assigned at birth. (4) A strong desire to be of the opposite gender or a gender different from the sex assigned at birth. (5) A strong desire to be treated as the opposite gender or a gender different from the sex assigned at birth. (6) A strong conviction of experiencing typical feelings and reactions of the opposite gender or a gender different from the sex assigned at birth. (c) “ Medically necessary ” means health care services or products that a prudent provider of health care would provide to a patient to prevent, diagnose or treat an illness, injury or disease, or any symptoms thereof, that are necessary and: (1) Provided in accordance with generally accepted standards of medical practice; (2) Clinically appropriate with regard to type, frequency, extent, location and duration; (3) Not provided primarily for the convenience of the patient or provider of health care; (4) Required to improve a specific health condition of a patient or to preserve the existing state of health of the patient; and (5) The most clinically appropriate level of health care that may be safely provided to the patient. A provider of health care prescribing, ordering, recommending or approving a health care service or product does not, by itself, make that health care service or product medically necessary. (d) “ Provider of health care ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.360 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.360
Vacancies in membership
Status: in_force

1. A position in the Forum to which a member is appointed pursuant to NRS 427A.330 becomes vacant upon: (a) The death or resignation of such a member. (b) The illness of such a member that prevents the member from attending three consecutive meetings of the Forum, unless excused by the President. (c) The absence of such a member for any reason from three consecutive meetings of the Forum, unless excused by the President.

2. If a vacancy occurs in a position in the Forum to which a member is appointed pursuant to NRS 427A.330 , the Legislative Commission shall fill the vacancy in the same manner as the original selection for the remainder of the unexpired term. The Legislative Commission may appoint a person whose membership in the National Silver Haired Congress has ended to fill such a vacancy in the Forum.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.882 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.882
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 427A.882 to 427A.896 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 427A.884 , 427A.885 and 427A.886 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.645 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.645
Individual development account: Establishment by relative or fictive kin for child placed in protective custody upon receipt of approval of agency which provides child welfare services; access to and use of deposited money
Status: in_force

1. Upon receiving approval pursuant to subsection 2, a relative or a fictive kin with whom a child is placed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 6 of NRS 432B.390 may establish an individual development account for the child. The relative or fictive kin may deposit into the individual development account money received by the relative or fictive kin to pay for the cost of providing care to the child, if such use does not conflict with or prevent the relative or fictive kin from providing care to the child.

2. Before establishing an individual development account pursuant to subsection 1, a relative or fictive kin must receive the approval of an agency which provides child welfare services to establish the individual development account and deposit a portion of the money received into such an account. An agency which provides child welfare services shall grant such approval to the relative or fictive kin if the agency which provides child welfare services determines that the depositing of money into the individual development account: (a) Does not conflict with or prevent the relative or fictive kin from providing care to the child; and (b) Is in the best interests of the child.

3. The money deposited into the individual development account and any matching funds and interest deposited into the individual development account pursuant to NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497 , inclusive, is the property of the child for whom the individual development account was established.

4. The child: (a) May access the money deposited in the individual development account and any matching funds and interest deposited into the individual development account pursuant to NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497 , inclusive, upon reaching 18 years of age or upon being declared emancipated pursuant to NRS 129.080 to 129.140 , inclusive, whether or not the child was part of the foster care system or child welfare system upon reaching 18 years of age or the child moved outside of the State before reaching 18 years of age or before being declared emancipated; and (b) Upon obtaining access to the money pursuant to paragraph (a), must use the money deposited in the individual development account and any matching funds and interest deposited into the individual development account pursuant to NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497 , inclusive, only for the purposes set forth in NRS 422A.494 .

5. Nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing: (a) A child who is placed with a relative or a fictive kin pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 6 of NRS 432B.390 from maintaining a bank account and managing personal income, consistent with the age and developmental level of the child; or (b) The relative or fictive kin with whom a child is placed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 6 of NRS 432B.390 from establishing a savings account for the child into which the relative or fictive kin deposits the personal income or money of the relative or fictive kin.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.360 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.360
Committee for the Statewide Alert System: Duties; powers
Status: in_force

1. The Committee shall, in consultation with the Attorney General: (a) Oversee the System; (b) Set forth the components of the System; (c) Supervise and evaluate any training associated with the System; (d) Monitor, review and evaluate the activations of the System to determine whether such activations complied with NRS 432.300 to 432.380 , inclusive; and (e) Conduct periodic tests of the System.

2. The Committee may: (a) Dedicate the System to one or more persons; (b) Establish a name for the System that is in addition to the definition set forth in NRS 432.330 ; and (c) Apply for and accept gifts, grants and donations for use in carrying out the provisions of NRS 432.300 to 432.380 , inclusive. Any money so received must be deposited in the Account.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.308 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.308
Family planning service; birth control
Status: in_force

As a part of the health and welfare programs of this State, the Division may:

1. Conduct a family planning service, or contract for the provision of a family planning service, in any county of the State. Such service may include the dispensing of information and the distribution of literature on birth control and family planning methods.

2. Establish a policy of referral of welfare recipients for birth control.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.4683 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.4683
“Psychiatric care” defined
Status: in_force

“ Psychiatric care ” means the provision of psychiatric services and psychiatric treatment and the administration of psychotropic medication.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.370 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.370
“Support staff” defined
Status: in_force

“Support staff” means persons responsible for the delivery of supplies and mail to the participants in an outdoor youth program, the facilitation of communication between the base camp and groups on expeditions, and the provision of assistance to field staff in the administration of first aid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.157 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.157
Office of Advocate for Missing or Exploited Children: Creation; appointment, classification, powers and duties of Children’s Advocate; cooperation of district attorney or local law enforcement agency; Special Account for the Support of the Office
Status: in_force

1. The Office of Advocate for Missing or Exploited Children is hereby created within the Office of the Attorney General. The Advocate for Missing or Exploited Children may be known as the Children's Advocate.

2. The Attorney General shall appoint the Children's Advocate. The Children's Advocate is in the unclassified service of the State.

3. The Children's Advocate: (a) Must be an attorney licensed to practice law in this state; (b) Shall advise and represent the Clearinghouse on all matters concerning missing or exploited children in this state; and (c) Shall advocate the best interests of missing or exploited children before any public or private body.

4. The Children's Advocate may: (a) Appear as an amicus curiae on behalf of missing or exploited children in any court in this state; (b) If requested, advise a political subdivision of this state concerning its duty to protect missing or exploited children; (c) Recommend legislation concerning missing or exploited children; and (d) Investigate and prosecute any alleged crime involving the exploitation of children, including, without limitation: (1) Sex trafficking in violation of subsection 2 of NRS 201.300 ; (2) A violation of subsection 1 of NRS 201.301 ; (3) A violation of NRS 201.320 ; or (4) A violation of NRS 201.395 .

5. Upon request by the Children's Advocate, a district attorney or local law enforcement agency in this state shall provide all information and assistance necessary to assist the Children's Advocate in carrying out the provisions of this section.

6. The Children's Advocate may apply for any available grants and accept gifts, grants, bequests, appropriations or donations to assist the Children's Advocate in carrying out his or her duties pursuant to this section. Any money received by the Children's Advocate must be deposited in the Special Account for the Support of the Office of Advocate for Missing or Exploited Children, which is hereby created in the State General Fund.

7. Interest and income earned on money in the Special Account must be credited to the Special Account.

8. Money in the Special Account may only be used for the support of the Office of Advocate for Missing or Exploited Children and its activities pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 201.300, subsection 1 of NRS 201.301 , NRS 201.320 , 201.395 and 432.150 to 432.220 , inclusive.

9. Money in the Special Account must remain in the Special Account and must not revert to the State General Fund at the end of any fiscal year.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.060 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.060
“Program for the Enforcement of Child Support” defined
Status: in_force

“ Program for the Enforcement of Child Support ” means the program established to locate absent parents, establish paternity and obtain child support pursuant to Part D of Title IV of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 651 et seq., and other provisions of that act relating to the enforcement of child support.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.906 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.906
“Facility or service provider” defined
Status: in_force

“ Facility or service provider ” means:

1. Any facility or other entity licensed or certified pursuant to chapter 435 or 449 of NRS .

2. A provider of emergency medical services.

3. A facility for long-term rehabilitation.

4. Any unlicensed establishment that provides food, shelter, assistance and limited supervision to an older person or a vulnerable person.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.370 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.370
Duty of Division and prosecuting attorney to carry out Program
Status: in_force

Subject to administrative supervision by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.365 :

1. Whenever the Division provides public assistance on behalf of a child, the Division and the prosecuting attorney shall take appropriate action to carry out the Program with regard to that child.

2. As to any other child, the Division and the prosecuting attorney shall, when such action is required by the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 301 et seq., take appropriate action to carry out the Program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.805 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.805
Fraudulent misrepresentation of animal as service animal or service animal in training unlawful; penalty
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for a person to fraudulently misrepresent an animal as a service animal or service animal in training.

2. A person convicted of fraudulently misrepresenting an animal as a service animal or service animal in training is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.885 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.885
“Qualified ABLE program” defined
Status: in_force

“ Qualified ABLE program ” has the meaning ascribed to it in the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014, 26 U.S.C. § 529A , as amended.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.490 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.490
“Provider” defined
Status: in_force

“Provider” means a:

1. Person who has applied to participate or who participates in the Plan as the provider of goods or services; or

2. Private insurance carrier, health care cooperative or alliance, health maintenance organization, insurer, organization, entity, association, affiliation or person, who contracts to provide or provides goods or services that are reimbursed by or are a required benefit of the Plan.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.60817 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.60817
Considerations for court in issuing or renewing order
Status: in_force

In determining pursuant to NRS 432B.60815 and 432B.60818 whether to issue or renew an order for the admission of a child who is in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services to a facility for nonemergency treatment, the court shall consider:

1. The reports of any examinations or evaluations of a child by any person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health;

2. Any information concerning the child provided by: (a) A person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health; (b) A representative of the agency which provides child welfare services; (c) An adult caretaker who is knowledgeable about the child; or (d) A guardian ad litem appointed for the child pursuant to NRS 432B.500 ;

3. The wishes of the child concerning care and treatment and placement in a facility;

4. The best interests of the child, including, without limitation, whether the court believes the child might experience any psychological trauma from court-ordered admission;

5. Any alternative care or treatment options; and

6. Any other information the court deems relevant concerning the child.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.3835 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.3835
Court prohibited from staying proceeding or refusing hearing in certain circumstances; court required to hold hearing; court authorized to issue support order pendente lite
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise required by the provisions of this chapter, a court of this state:

1. Shall not stay a proceeding or refuse a hearing pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852 , inclusive, because of any pending or prior action or proceeding for divorce, separation, annulment, dissolution, habeas corpus, adoption or custody in this or any other state.

2. Shall hold a hearing pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852 , inclusive, and may issue a support order pendente lite and, in aid thereof, require the obligor to give a bond for the prompt prosecution of the pending proceeding.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.380 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.380
Public hearings; meetings; formation of committees; compliance with Open Meeting Law
Status: in_force

1. The Nevada Silver Haired Legislative Forum may, within the limits of legislative appropriations and any gifts, grants or donations received by the Forum: (a) During the period in which the Legislature is not in a regular session, hold three or more public hearings in this State. (b) During the period in which the Legislature is in a regular session, meet as often as necessary to conduct the business of the Forum. (c) Form committees, which may meet as often as necessary to conduct the business of the Forum.

2. The Nevada Silver Haired Legislative Forum and its committees shall comply with the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.461 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.461
Unlawful acts; penalty
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for a person, other than a person to whom an expedited service permit is issued pursuant to the provisions of NRS 426.441 , to use or attempt to use such a permit to obtain services from a state agency pursuant to the provisions of NRS 426.451 .

2. A person who violates a provision of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.035 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.035
Custody, use, preservation and confidentiality of records, files and communications concerning applicants for and recipients of services for child welfare; regulations
Status: in_force

1. To safeguard and restrict the use or disclosure of any information concerning applicants for and recipients of services for child welfare to purposes directly connected to the administration of NRS 432.010 to 432.085 , inclusive, by the Division, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Social Security Act, 1 the Division shall, in consultation with each agency which provides child welfare services, establish and enforce reasonable regulations governing the custody, use and preservation of the records, files and communications filed with the Division and any agency which provides child welfare services.

2. Whenever, pursuant to the provisions of law or regulations of the Division, names and addresses of, or information concerning, applicants for and recipients of services for child welfare are furnished to or held by an agency which provides child welfare services or any other agency or department of government, that agency or department shall comply with the regulations of the Division prohibiting the publication of information and its use for purposes not directly connected with the administration of NRS 432.010 to 432.085 , inclusive, by the Division.

3. Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of NRS 432.010 to 432.085 , inclusive, no person may publish, disclose, use or permit or cause to be published, disclosed or used any confidential information pertaining to a recipient of services under the provisions of NRS 432.010 to 432.085 , inclusive.

1 42 U.S.C.A. §§ 301 et seq.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.27495 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.27495
Contracts for provision of certain transportation services for recipients of Medicaid and recipients of services pursuant to Children's Health Insurance Program; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall, to the extent authorized by federal law, contract with a common motor carrier, a contract motor carrier or a broker for the provision of transportation services to recipients of Medicaid traveling to and returning from providers of services under the State Plan for Medicaid.

2. The Department may, to the extent authorized by federal law, contract with a common motor carrier, a contract motor carrier or a broker for the provision of transportation services to recipients of services pursuant to the Children's Health Insurance Program traveling to and returning from providers of services under the Children's Health Insurance Program.

3. The Director may adopt regulations concerning the qualifications of persons who may contract with the Department to provide transportation services pursuant to this section.

4. The Director shall: (a) Require each motor carrier that has contracted with the Department to provide transportation services pursuant to this section to submit proof to the Department of a liability insurance policy, certificate of insurance or surety which is substantially equivalent in form to and is in the same amount or in a greater amount than the policy, certificate or surety required by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to NRS 706.291 for a similarly situated motor carrier; and (b) Establish a program, with the assistance of the Nevada Transportation Authority of the Department of Business and Industry, to inspect the vehicles which are used to provide transportation services pursuant to this section to ensure that the vehicles and their operation are safe.

5. As used in this section: (a) “ Broker ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 706.021 . (b) “ Common motor carrier ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 706.036 . (c) “ Contract motor carrier ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 706.051 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.600 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.600
Waiver of requirements of chapter for certain victims of domestic violence
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if the Division determines that:

1. The head of a household is a victim of domestic violence pursuant to NRS 422A.350 ; and

2. Requiring the head of the household to comply with the requirements of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto may endanger or threaten the physical safety of the head of the household,

the Division may waive those requirements for such a period as it deems appropriate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.315 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.315
“Office” defined
Status: in_force

“Office” means the office of the Program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.079 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.079
Visitation of child by provider of foster care after child leaves care of provider
Status: in_force

Upon the request of a provider of foster care, the licensing authority shall allow the provider to visit a child after the child leaves the care of the provider if:

1. The child agrees to the visitation; and

2. The licensing authority determines that the visitation is in the best interest of the child.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.396 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.396
Establishment of panel to evaluate extent to which agencies which provide child welfare services are effectively discharging their responsibilities; regulations; civil penalties
Status: in_force

The Division of Child and Family Services shall:

1. Establish a panel comprised of volunteer members to evaluate the extent to which agencies which provide child welfare services are effectively discharging their responsibilities for the protection of children.

2. Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of subsection 1 which must include, without limitation, the imposition of appropriate restrictions on the disclosure of information obtained by the panel and civil sanctions for the violation of those restrictions. The civil sanctions may provide for the imposition in appropriate cases of a civil penalty of not more than $500. The Division may bring an action to recover any civil penalty imposed and shall deposit any money recovered with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.044 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.044
“Child welfare services” defined
Status: in_force

“ Child welfare services ” includes, without limitation:

1. Child protective services;

2. Foster care services, including, without limitation, maintenance and special services, as defined in NRS 432.010 ; and

3. Services related to adoption.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.2722 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.2722
State Plan for Medicaid: Inclusion of requirement for payment of certain costs for services provided by community health worker
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall include in the State Plan for Medicaid a requirement that the State, to the extent authorized by federal law, pay the nonfederal share of expenditures incurred for the services of a community health worker who provides services under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.

2. The Director may include in the State Plan for Medicaid a requirement that the State, to the extent authorized by federal law, pay the nonfederal share of expenditures incurred for the services of community health workers who provide services under the supervision of specified types of providers of health care, other than those described in subsection 1.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Community health worker ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0027 . (b) “ Provider of health care ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.27173 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.27173
State Plan for Medicaid: Inclusion of requirement for payment of certain costs for examination testing for and treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and condoms
Status: in_force

The Director shall include in the State Plan for Medicaid a requirement that the State must pay the nonfederal share of expenditures incurred for:

1. Testing for and the treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, including, without limitation, Chlamydia trachomatis , gonorrhea, syphilis, human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B and C, for all recipients of Medicaid, regardless of age. Services covered pursuant to this section must include, without limitation, the examination of a pregnant woman for the discovery of: (a) Chlamydia trachomatis , gonorrhea, hepatitis B and hepatitis C in accordance with NRS 442.013 . (b) Syphilis in accordance with NRS 442.010 .

2. Condoms for recipients of Medicaid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.486 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.486
Annual report
Status: in_force

On or before February 15 of each year, the State Treasurer shall, if money is available:

1. Prepare a report setting forth the activities of the Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence; and

2. Submit a copy of the report to: (a) The Governor; and (b) The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to: (1) If the Legislature is in session, the standing committees of the Legislature which have jurisdiction of the subject matter; or (2) If the Legislature is not in session, the Legislative Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.515 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.515
Electronic filing of certain petitions and reports
Status: in_force

1. A court clerk may allow any of the following documents to be filed electronically: (a) A petition signed by the district attorney or the Attorney General pursuant to NRS 432B.510 ; or (b) A report prepared pursuant to NRS 432B.540 .

2. Any document that is filed electronically pursuant to this section must contain an image of the signature of the person who is filing the document.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.0115 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.0115
“Commercially sexually exploited child” defined
Status: in_force

“ Commercially sexually exploited child ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432C.060 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.466 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.466
Petition for appointment of guardian; notice
Status: in_force

1. If the plan adopted pursuant to NRS 432B.553 for the permanent placement of a child includes a request for the appointment of a guardian for the child pursuant to NRS 432B.4665 to 432B.468 , inclusive, a governmental agency, a nonprofit corporation or any interested person, including, without limitation, the agency that adopted the plan may petition the court for the appointment of a guardian. The guardian may be appointed at a hearing conducted pursuant to NRS 432B.590 or at a separate hearing.

2. A petition for the appointment of a guardian pursuant to this section: (a) May not be filed before the court has determined that the child is in need of protection; (b) Must include the information required pursuant to NRS 159A.044 ; and (c) Must include a statement explaining why the appointment of a guardian, rather than the adoption of the child or the return of the child to a parent, is in the best interests of the child.

3. In addition to the notice required pursuant to NRS 432B.590 , a governmental agency, nonprofit corporation or interested person who files a petition for the appointment of a guardian must serve notice of the petition that includes a copy of the petition and the date, time and location of the hearing on the petition, by registered or certified mail or by personal service: (a) To all the persons entitled to notice of the hearing pursuant to NRS 432B.590 , the parents of the child, any person or governmental agency having care, custody or control over the child, and, if the child is 14 years of age or older, the child; and (b) At least 20 days before the hearing on the petition.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.045 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.045
“Bureau” defined
Status: in_force

“Bureau” means the Bureau of Services to Persons Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired in the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.010 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

<Section effective until the earlier of July 1, 2025, or the date on which the Division of Child and Family Services provides notice of sufficient money available to carry out the provisions of Laws 2021, c. 419, and an agency prepared to participate in the Extended Young Adult Support Services Program. See, also, section 424.010 effective after one of these conditions is met.>

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 424.011 to 424.018 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.470 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.470
Duties of field administrator: Inventory of personal belongings of clients; clothing and equipment required for clients
Status: in_force

A field administrator shall ensure that, upon the commencement of a client's participation in an outdoor youth program:

1. An inventory is conducted of the personal belongings of each client. Each item, except contraband, must be returned to the client upon the completion of his or her participation in the program.

2. Each client has adequate clothing and equipment for protection from the environment, including, without limitation, a backpack, sunscreen, insect repellent and appropriate items for personal hygiene. For sleeping, each client must have a sleeping bag and: (a) If the outdoor temperature is expected to drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit at night, a ground pad and a tent or other shelter; or (b) In all other cases, a wool blanket, and a tarp or poncho.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 428.195 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 428 / Section 428.195
Board of Trustees of Fund: Composition; terms; vacancies; designees
Status: in_force

1. The Fund must be administered by a Board of Trustees composed of five members appointed by the Governor as follows: (a) Four county commissioners; and (b) One director of a social services agency of a county.

2. The members of the Board of Trustees must be appointed by the Governor from a list of nominees submitted by the Board of Directors of the Nevada Association of Counties. The list of nominees must include six nominees who are county commissioners and three nominees who are directors of a social services agency of a county.

3. Each member of the Board of Trustees shall serve a term of 2 years or until a successor has been appointed and has qualified.

4. The position of a member of the Board of Trustees shall be considered vacated upon the loss of any of the qualifications required for the appointment of the member and in that event the Governor shall appoint a successor from a list of nominees submitted by the Board of Directors of the Nevada Association of Counties. The list of nominees must include two county commissioners if the member of the Board is a county commissioner or two directors of a social services agency if the member of the board is the director of a social services agency of a county.

5. The director of a social services agency who is appointed to the Board of Trustees may designate a person to carry out his or her duties on the Board of Trustees when the director is unavailable, and any such designee has the same power as any other member of the Board of Trustees for the period in which he or she is designated to act on behalf of the director.

6. As used in this section, “ social services agency ” means any public agency or organization that provides social services in this State, including, without limitation, providing welfare and health care services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.037 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.037
“Division of Public and Behavioral Health” defined
Status: in_force

“ Division of Public and Behavioral Health ” means the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.575 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.575
Payment of allowance for maintenance to trainee in advance
Status: in_force

When a person who is blind who is eligible to receive a maintenance allowance while pursuing a training program administered by the Bureau is accepted for such a training program, the Bureau may in its discretion pay any installment of such maintenance allowance in advance, based upon the amount allowed to the person, and adjust any succeeding payment to reflect actual duration of training during the period for which such advance was made.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.660 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.660
Acquisition, construction, remodeling or improvement of public building: Planning for vending facility
Status: in_force

To effectuate further the purposes of NRS 426.630 to 426.715 , inclusive, when new construction, remodeling, leasing, acquisition or improvement of public buildings or properties is authorized, consideration must be given to planning and making available suitable space and facilities for the establishment of at least one vending facility to be operated by a licensee. Written notice must be given to the Bureau by the person or agency having charge of the planning and design of any such project within 30 days after the commencement of the planning and design of the project.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.265 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.265
Acceptance of increased benefits of future congressional legislation; regulations
Status: in_force

If Congress passes any law increasing the participation of the Federal Government in any program for which the Division is responsible, whether relating to eligibility for assistance or otherwise:

1. The Director may accept, with the approval of the Governor, the increased benefits of such congressional legislation; and

2. The Administrator may adopt any regulations required by the Federal Government as a condition of acceptance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.560 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.560
Determination that person is in arrears in payments for support; satisfaction of arrearage
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

For the purposes of NRS 425.500 to 425.560 , inclusive:

1. A person is in arrears in the payment for the support of one or more children if: (a) The person: (1) Owes a total of more than $1,000 for the support of one or more children for which payment is past due; and (2) Is delinquent for not less than 2 months in payments for the support of one or more children or any payments ordered by a court for arrearages in such payments; or (b) The person has failed to provide medical insurance for a child as required by a court order.

2. A person who is in arrears in the payment for the support of one or more children may satisfy the arrearage by: (a) Paying all of the past due payments; (b) If the person is unable to pay all past due payments: (1) Paying the amounts of the overdue payments for the preceding 12 months which a court has determined are in arrears; or (2) Entering into and complying with a plan for the repayment of the arrearages which is approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order; or (c) If the arrearage is for a failure to provide and maintain medical insurance, providing proof that the child is covered under a policy, contract or plan of medical insurance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.490 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.490
Procedure following hearing or investigation
Status: in_force

1. An agency which provides child welfare services: (a) In cases where the death of a parent of the child is or may be the result of an act by the other parent that constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018 , shall within 10 days after the hearing on protective custody initiate a proceeding in court by filing a petition which meets the requirements set forth in NRS 432B.510 ; (b) In cases where a court issues an order keeping the child in protective custody pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 432B.480 , shall within 10 days after the hearing on protective custody, unless good cause exists, initiate a proceeding in court by filing a petition which meets the requirements set forth in NRS 432B.510 or recommend against any further action in court; or (c) In cases where an investigation is made under NRS 432B.010 to 432B.400 , inclusive, and a determination is made that the child is in need of protection but is not in imminent danger, may file a petition which meets the requirements set forth in NRS 432B.510 .

2. If the agency recommends against further action, the court may, on its own motion, initiate proceedings when it finds that it is in the best interests of the child.

3. If a child has been placed in protective custody and if further action in court is taken, an agency which provides child welfare services shall make recommendations to the court concerning whether the child should be returned to the person responsible for the welfare of the child pending further action in court.

4. If, in a case described in paragraph (b) of subsection 1, an agency which provides child welfare services fails to initiate a proceeding in court by filing a petition which meets the requirements set forth in NRS 432B.510 within 10 days after the hearing on protective custody: (a) The agency may recommend against further action and return the child to the custody of the person responsible for the welfare of the child; or (b) Any party to the proceeding may schedule an additional hearing with the court which must take place before the next scheduled court date to determine whether the child should be returned to the person responsible for the welfare of the child pending further action by the court.

5. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, notice of the time and place of a hearing scheduled pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 4 must be given to a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of the child: (a) By personal service of a written notice; (b) Orally; or (c) If the parent or other person responsible for the welfare of the child cannot be located after a reasonable effort, by posting a written notice on the door of the residence of the parent or other person. If the child was delivered to a provider of emergency services pursuant to the provisions of NRS 432B.630 , the parent who delivered the child to the provider shall be deemed to have waived any right to notice of any hearing conducted pursuant to this section.

6. If notice of a hearing scheduled pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 4 is given by means of paragraph (b) or (c) of subsection 5, a copy of the notice must be mailed to the parent or other person responsible for the welfare of the child at his or her last known address within 24 hours after the petition is filed.

7. The court shall hold a hearing scheduled pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 4 to decide whether there remains reasonable cause to believe that it would be: (a) Contrary to the welfare of the child for the child to reside at his or her home; or (b) In the best interests of the child to keep the child outside of his or her home.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.1755 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.1755
Termination of employee or removal of resident of facility or establishment or participant in program upon receipt of certain information; opportunity for employee, resident or participant to correct information; applicability to small child care establishment; civil penalties
Status: in_force

<Section effective until the earlier of July 1, 2025, or the date on which the Division of Child and Family Services provides notice of sufficient money available to carry out the provisions of Laws 2021, c. 419, and an agency prepared to participate in the Extended Young Adult Support Services Program. See, also, section 432A.1755 effective after one of these conditions is met.>

1. Subject to the provisions of subsection 2: (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c), upon receiving information pursuant to NRS 432A.175 from the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History or the Statewide Central Registry for the Collection of Information Concerning the Abuse or Neglect of a Child established pursuant to NRS 432.100 or from an employee of an applicant for a license to operate a child care facility, a licensee or a small child care establishment, a resident of a child care facility or small child care establishment who is 18 years of age or older, other than a resident who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to NRS 432B.594 , or participant in an outdoor youth program who is 18 years of age or older or from any other source that such an employee, resident or participant has been convicted of a crime listed in subsection 2 of NRS 432A.170 or has had a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect made against him or her, the applicant, licensee or operator of the small child care establishment shall terminate the employment of the employee or remove the resident from the facility or establishment or participant from the outdoor youth program after allowing the employee, resident or participant time to correct the information as required pursuant to paragraph (b). (b) If an employee, resident or participant believes that the information provided to the applicant, licensee or operator pursuant to paragraph (a) is incorrect, the employee, resident or participant must inform the applicant, licensee or operator immediately. The applicant, licensee or operator shall give any such employee, resident or participant 30 days to correct the information. (c) The Division may establish by regulation a process by which it may review evidence upon request to determine whether an employee of an applicant for a license to operate a child care facility, a licensee or operator of a small child care establishment, a resident of a child care facility who is 18 years of age or older, other than a resident who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to NRS 432B.594 , or a participant in an outdoor youth program who is 18 years of age or older has been convicted of a crime listed in subsection 2 of NRS 432A.170 or has had a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect made against him or her may remain employed or continue to reside in the facility or establishment, as applicable, despite the conviction. Any such review must be conducted in a manner which does not discriminate against a person in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. (d) If a process for review is established pursuant to paragraph (c), an employee, resident or participant, as applicable, may request such a review in the manner established by the Division. Any determination made by the Division is final for purposes of judicial review. (e) During any period in which an employee, resident or participant seeks to correct information pursuant to paragraph (b) or requests a review of information pursuant to paragraph (d), it is within the discretion of the applicant, licensee or operator whether to allow the employee, resident or participant to continue to work for or reside at the child care facility or small child care establishment or participate in the outdoor youth program, as applicable, except that the employee, resident or participant shall not have contact with a child without supervision during such a period.

2. The provisions of this section apply to a small child care establishment and an operator of a small child care establishment if the operator of such an establishment has applied or registered with the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department pursuant to NRS 432A.1756 .

3. The Division shall adopt regulations to establish civil penalties to be imposed against any person, state or local government unit or agency thereof that fails to comply with the requirements of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.4016 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.4016
“Provider of health care” defined
Status: in_force

“Provider of health care” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.6964 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.6964
“Person experiencing homelessness” defined
Status: in_force

“ Person experiencing homelessness ” means a person who is transient, at imminent risk of homelessness or homeless.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.725 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.725
“Recipient” defined
Status: in_force

“Recipient” means a recipient of minimum essential personal assistance through a state personal assistance program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.013 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.013
Classifications of superintendents of youth centers and facilities for detention of children; classification of Chief of Youth Parole Bureau
Status: in_force

1. The Superintendents of the Nevada Youth Training Center, the Caliente Youth Center and any other state facility for the detention of children that is operated pursuant to title 5 of NRS are in the unclassified service of the State unless federal law or regulation requires otherwise.

2. The Chief of the Youth Parole Bureau is in the classified service of the State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.459 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.459
Provision of copy of sound recording or transcript of proceeding to parent or guardian and attorney; fees
Status: in_force

1. If a proceeding held pursuant to NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590 , inclusive, is recorded using sound recording equipment or is transcribed, the clerk of the court shall, upon request, provide to a parent or guardian of the child who is the subject of the proceeding and the attorney of the parent or guardian a copy of the sound recording or transcript of the proceeding if: (a) Such a copy is available or could be made available; and (b) The parent or guardian or the county in which the proceeding is held, as appropriate, pays the fee for the copy in accordance with subsection 2.

2. Each board of county commissioners shall adopt a sliding scale for determining the amount to be paid for a copy of a sound recording or transcript of a proceeding pursuant to subsection 1 for a proceeding that was held in a court in its county. The sliding scale must be based on the ability of the parent or guardian to pay. The court shall review each case and make a finding as to the reasonableness of the charge in relation to the ability of the parent or guardian to pay. To the extent that the court determines that a parent or guardian is unable to pay for a copy of the recording or transcript pursuant to subsection 1, the cost of providing the copy of the sound recording or transcript is a charge against the county in which the proceeding was held.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.480 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.480
“Plan” defined
Status: in_force

“Plan” means the State Plan for Medicaid established pursuant to NRS 422.063 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.085 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.085
Eligibility of persons who are not citizens or nationals of United States for state or local public benefits
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of state or local law, a person or governmental entity that provides a state or local public benefit: (a) Shall comply with the provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1621 regarding the eligibility of a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States for such a benefit. (b) Is not required to pay any costs or other expenses relating to the provision of such a benefit after July 1, 1997, to a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States who, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1621 , is not eligible for the benefit.

2. Compliance with the provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1621 must not be construed to constitute any form of discrimination, distinction or restriction made, or any other action taken, on the basis of national origin.

3. As used in this section, “ state or local public benefit ” has the meaning ascribed to it in 8 U.S.C. § 1621 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.650 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.650
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Division shall adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 432A.600 to 432A.650 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.025 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.025
“Department” defined
Status: in_force

“Department” means the Department of Health and Human Services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.272364 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.272364
State Plan for Medicaid: Inclusion of requirement for payment of certain costs for biomarker testing
Status: in_force

1. Subject to the limitations prescribed by subsection 4, the Director shall include in the State Plan for Medicaid a requirement that the State pay the nonfederal share of expenditures incurred for medically necessary biomarker testing for the diagnosis, treatment, appropriate management and ongoing monitoring of cancer when such biomarker testing is supported by medical and scientific evidence. Such evidence includes, without limitation: (a) The labeled indications for a biomarker test or medication that has been approved or cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration; (b) The indicated tests for a drug that has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration or the warnings and precautions included on the label of such a drug; (c) A national coverage determination or local coverage determination, as those terms are defined in 42 C.F.R. § 400.202 ; or (d) Nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines or consensus statements.

2. The Director shall: (a) Ensure that the coverage required by subsection 1 is provided in a manner that limits disruptions in care and the need for multiple specimens; (b) Include in the State Plan for Medicaid a clear and readily accessible process for a recipient of Medicaid or provider of health care to: (1) Request an exception to a policy excluding coverage for biomarker testing for the diagnosis, treatment, management or ongoing monitoring of cancer; or (2) Appeal a denial of coverage for such biomarker testing; and (c) Make the process described in paragraph (b) available on an Internet website maintained by the Department.

3. If the State Plan for Medicaid requires a recipient of Medicaid to obtain prior authorization for a biomarker test described in subsection 1, the State Plan must require a response to a request for such prior authorization: (a) Within 24 hours after receiving an urgent request; or (b) Within 72 hours after receiving any other request.

4. The provisions of this section do not require the State Plan for Medicaid to include coverage of biomarker testing: (a) For screening purposes; (b) Conducted by a provider of health care for whom the biomarker testing is not within his or her scope of practice, training and experience; or (c) That has not been determined to be medically necessary by a provider of health care for whom such a determination is within his or her scope of practice, training and experience.

5. As used in this section: (a) “ Biomarker ” means a characteristic that is objectively measured and evaluated as an indicator of a normal biological process, a pathogenic process or a pharmacological response to a specific therapeutic intervention and includes, without limitation: (1) An interaction between a gene and a drug that is being used by or considered for use by the patient; (2) A mutation or characteristic of a gene; and (3) The expression of a protein. (b) “ Biomarker testing ” means the analysis of the tissue, blood or other biospecimen of a patient for the presentation of a biomarker and includes, without limitation, single-analyte tests, multiplex panel tests and whole genome, whole exome and whole transcriptome sequencing. (c) “ Consensus statement ” means a statement aimed at a specific clinical circumstance that is: (1) Made for the purpose of optimizing the outcomes of clinical care; (2) Made by an independent, multidisciplinary panel of experts that has established a policy to avoid conflicts of interest; (3) Based on scientific evidence; and (4) Made using a transparent methodology and reporting procedure. (d) “ Medically necessary ” means health care services or products that a prudent provider of health care would provide to a patient to prevent, diagnose or treat an illness, injury or disease, or any symptoms thereof, that are necessary and: (1) Provided in accordance with generally accepted standards of medical practice; (2) Not primarily provided for the convenience of the patient or provider of health care; and (3) Significant in guiding and informing the provider of health care in providing the most appropriate course of treatment for the patient in order to prevent, delay or lessen the magnitude of an adverse health outcome. (e) “ Nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines ” means evidence-based guidelines establishing standards of care that include, without limitation, recommendations intended to optimize care of patients and are: (1) Informed by a systemic review of evidence and an assessment of the risks and benefits of alternative options for care; and (2) Developed using a transparent methodology and reporting procedure by an independent organization or society of medical professionals that has established a policy to avoid conflicts of interest. (f) “ Provider of health care ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.404 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.404
Silver State Scripts Board: Chair; terms; vacancies; meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall appoint the Chair of the Board from among its members.

2. After the initial terms, the term of each member of the Board is 2 years. A member may be reappointed.

3. A vacancy occurring in the membership of the Board must be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.

4. The Board shall meet at least once every 3 months and at the times and places specified by a call of the Chair of the Board.

5. A majority of the members of the Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board is required to take action.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.480 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.480
Bylaws; meetings; quorum; compliance with Open Meeting Law
Status: in_force

1. The Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence may prescribe such bylaws as it deems necessary for its operation.

2. The Council shall meet at the call of the Chair as frequently as required to perform its duties, but not less than quarterly.

3. A majority of the voting members of the Council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of those voting members present at any meeting is sufficient for any official action taken by the Council.

4. The Council and any working groups appointed pursuant to NRS 422A.483 shall comply with the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS and shall conduct all meetings in accordance with that chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.135 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.135
Investigation; entry into facility; interference prohibited; penalty; right of recipient concerning visits with Ombudsman or advocate; immunity for investigations performed by Ombudsman or advocate
Status: in_force

1. The Ombudsman or an advocate may: (a) Upon a complaint by or on behalf of a recipient, investigate any act or policy which the Ombudsman or advocate has reason to believe may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare or civil rights of any recipient; and (b) Make periodic visits to any facility for long-term care, day care center, facility for long-term rehabilitation, facility maintained by a provider of living arrangement services or, with the consent of a recipient of living arrangement services, the residence of the recipient to provide information to recipients and to review generally any act, practice, policy, procedure or condition which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare or civil or other rights of any recipient.

2. The Ombudsman or an advocate may enter: (a) Any facility for long-term care, day care center, facility for long-term rehabilitation or facility maintained by a provider of living arrangement services and any area within such a facility at reasonable times with or without prior notice and must be permitted access to recipients of services from the facility at all times. Upon arrival at the facility, the Ombudsman or advocate shall make his or her presence known to the staff of the facility and shall present appropriate identification. (b) With the consent of a recipient of living arrangement services, the residence of the recipient.

3. A person shall not willfully interfere with the Ombudsman or an advocate in the performance of any investigation or visitation pursuant to this section. If any person is found, after notice and a hearing, to have willfully violated any provision of this subsection, the Director, at the request of the Administrator, may refer the matter to the Division for the imposition of an administrative fine of not more than $1,000 for each violation.

4. Any money collected as a result of an administrative fine imposed pursuant to this section must be deposited in the State General Fund.

5. Each recipient has the right to request, deny or terminate visits with the Ombudsman or an advocate. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require the Ombudsman or an advocate to investigate a complaint made by or on behalf of a recipient.

6. The Ombudsman or an advocate is not liable civilly for the good faith performance of any investigation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.385 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.385
Disproportionate share payments from Medicaid Budget Account; transfer of money from Intergovernmental Transfer Account
Status: in_force

1. The disproportionate share payments made to hospitals must be made, to the extent allowed by the State Plan for Medicaid, from the Medicaid Budget Account.

2. The money in the Intergovernmental Transfer Account must be transferred from that Account to the Medicaid Budget Account to the extent that money is available from the Federal Government for proposed expenditures, including expenditures for administrative costs. If the amount in the Account exceeds the amount authorized for expenditure by the Division for the purposes of making disproportionate share payments, the Division is authorized to expend the additional revenue in accordance with the provisions of the State Plan for Medicaid.

3. If enough money is available to support Medicaid and to make the disproportionate share payments, money in the Intergovernmental Transfer Account may be transferred: (a) To an account established for the provision of health care services to uninsured children pursuant to a federal program in which at least 50 percent of the cost of such services is paid for by the Federal Government, including, without limitation, the Children's Health Insurance Program; or (b) To carry out the provisions of NRS 439B.350 and 439B.360 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432C.020 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432C / Section 432C.020
“Agency which provides child welfare services” defined
Status: in_force

“ Agency which provides child welfare services ” means:

1. In a county whose population is less than 100,000, the local office of the Division of Child and Family Services of the Department of Health and Human Services; or

2. In a county whose population is 100,000 or more, the agency of the county, which provides or arranges for necessary child welfare services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432C.070 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432C / Section 432C.070
“Information maintained by an agency which provides child welfare services” defined
Status: in_force

“ Information maintained by an agency which provides child welfare services ” means data or information concerning reports and assessments made pursuant to this chapter, including, without limitation, the name, address, date of birth, social security number and image or likeness of any child, family member of any child and reporting party or source, whether primary or collateral.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.0999 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.0999
“Central Registry” defined
Status: in_force

“ Central Registry ” means the Statewide Central Registry for the Collection of Information Concerning the Abuse or Neglect of a Child established by NRS 432.100 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.375 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.375
Advisory members of Forum: Appointment; prescription of title, duties and term; qualifications; reappointment; termination of appointment
Status: in_force

1. The Forum may, by the affirmative vote of a majority of its membership who are qualified to vote, appoint one or more persons to serve as advisory members of the Forum. An advisory member appointed pursuant to this subsection may not vote on any matter before the Forum.

2. Before voting upon the appointment of an advisory member pursuant to subsection 1, the Forum shall prescribe: (a) The title and duties of the advisory member; and (b) The term of office of the advisory member, which must not exceed 12 months.

3. To be eligible for appointment as an advisory member pursuant to subsection 1, a person must: (a) Have been a resident of this State for at least 3 years immediately preceding his or her appointment; and (b) Be at least 50 years of age on the day that he or she is appointed.

4. A person appointed to serve as an advisory member of the Forum pursuant to subsection 1 may be reappointed for additional terms as an advisory member in the same manner as the original appointment.

5. The membership of an advisory member appointed pursuant to subsection 1 in the Forum terminates upon: (a) The death or resignation of the advisory member; (b) The expiration of the term for which the advisory member has been appointed; (c) The affirmative vote of a majority of the membership of the Forum that is qualified to vote to terminate the membership of the advisory member; or (d) The absence of the advisory member for any reason from three consecutive meetings of the Forum, unless excused by the President.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.4021 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.4021
“Health benefit plan” defined
Status: in_force

“ Health benefit plan ” means a policy, contract, certificate or agreement offered to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for or reimburse any of the costs of health care services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.350 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.350
Duty of parent to support child; assignment of right to support upon acceptance of assistance; appointment of Administrator as attorney-in-fact; enforceability of debt for support; notice of assignment
Status: in_force

1. A parent has duties to support his or her children which include any duty arising by law or under a court order.

2. If a court order specifically provides that no support for a child is due, the order applies only to those facts upon which the decision was based.

3. By accepting assistance in his or her own behalf or in behalf of any other person, the applicant or recipient shall be deemed to have made an assignment to the Division of all rights to support from any other person which the applicant or recipient may have in his or her own behalf or in behalf of any other member of the family for whom the applicant or recipient is applying for or receiving assistance. Except as otherwise required by federal law or as a condition to the receipt of federal money, rights to support include, but are not limited to, accrued but unpaid payments for support and payments for support to accrue during the period for which assistance is provided. The amount of the assigned rights to support must not exceed the amount of public assistance provided or to be provided. If a court order exists for the support of a child on whose behalf public assistance is received, the Division shall attempt to notify a located responsible parent as soon as possible after assistance begins that the child is receiving public assistance. If there is no court order for support, the Division shall with service of process serve notice on the responsible parent in the manner prescribed in subsection 2 of NRS 425.3822 within 90 days after the date on which the responsible parent is located.

4. The recipient shall be deemed, without the necessity of signing any document, to have appointed the Administrator as the attorney-in-fact of the recipient with power of substitution to act in the name of the recipient and to endorse all drafts, checks, money orders or other negotiable instruments representing payments for support which are received as reimbursement for the public assistance previously paid to or on behalf of each recipient.

5. The rights of support assigned under subsection 3 constitute a debt for support owed to the Division by the responsible parent. The debt for support is enforceable by any remedy provided by law. The Division, through the prosecuting attorney, may also collect payments of support when the amount of the rights of support exceeds the amount of the debt for support.

6. The assignment provided for in subsection 3 is binding upon the responsible parent upon service of notice of the assignment. After notification, payments by the responsible parent to anyone other than the Division must not be credited toward the satisfaction of the debt for support. Service of notice is complete upon: (a) The mailing, by first-class mail, of the notice to the responsible parent at the last known address of the responsible parent; (b) Service of the notice in the manner provided for service of civil process; or (c) Actual notice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.157 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.157
Presumption concerning custody when court determines that parent or other person seeking custody of child is perpetrator of domestic violence
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 125C.210 and 432B.153 , a determination by the court after an evidentiary hearing and finding by clear and convincing evidence that either parent or any other person seeking custody of a child has engaged in one or more acts of domestic violence against the child, a parent of the child or any other person residing with the child creates a rebuttable presumption that it is not in the best interest of the child for the perpetrator of the domestic violence to have custody of the child. Upon making such a determination, the court shall set forth: (a) Findings of fact that support the determination that one or more acts of domestic violence occurred; and (b) Findings that the custody or visitation arrangement ordered by the court adequately protects the child and the parent or other victim of domestic violence who resided with the child.

2. If after an evidentiary hearing held pursuant to subsection 1 the court determines that more than one party has engaged in acts of domestic violence, it shall, if possible, determine which person was the primary physical aggressor. In determining which party was the primary physical aggressor for the purposes of this section, the court shall consider: (a) All prior acts of domestic violence involving any of the parties; (b) The relative severity of the injuries, if any, inflicted upon the persons involved in those prior acts of domestic violence; (c) The likelihood of future injury; (d) Whether, during the prior acts, one of the parties acted in self-defense; and (e) Any other factors that the court deems relevant to the determination. In such a case, if it is not possible for the court to determine which party is the primary physical aggressor, the presumption created pursuant to subsection 1 applies to each of the parties. If it is possible for the court to determine which party is the primary physical aggressor, the presumption created pursuant to subsection 1 applies only to the party determined by the court to be the primary physical aggressor.

3. A court, agency, institution or other person who places a child in protective custody shall not release a child to the custody of a person who a court has determined pursuant to subsection 1 has engaged in one or more acts of domestic violence against the child, a parent of the child or any other person residing with the child unless: (a) A court determines that it is in the best interest of the child for the perpetrator of the domestic violence to have custody of the child; or (b) Pursuant to the provisions of subsection 2, the presumption created pursuant to subsection 1 does not apply to the person to whom the court releases the child.

4. As used in this section, “domestic violence” means the commission of any act described in NRS 33.018 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.165 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.165
Authority of agency which provides child welfare services, children’s advocacy center and other entities to provide information to assist in locating a missing child; information not confidential; report of information received concerning missing child who is in custody of agency
Status: in_force

1. For purposes of assisting in locating a missing child who is the subject of an investigation of abuse or neglect and who is in the protective custody of an agency which provides child welfare services or in the custody of another entity pursuant to an order of the juvenile court, an agency which provides child welfare services or a children's advocacy center may provide the following information to a federal, state or local governmental entity, or an agency of such an entity, that needs access to the information to carry out its legal responsibilities to protect children from abuse or neglect: (a) The name of the child; (b) The age of the child; (c) A physical description of the child; and (d) A photograph of the child.

2. Information provided pursuant to subsection 1 is not confidential and may be disclosed to any member of the general public upon request.

3. An agency which provides child welfare services that receives information concerning a child who has been placed in the custody of the agency who is missing, including, without limitation, a child who has run away or has been abducted, shall report the information to the appropriate law enforcement agency as soon as practicable, but not later than 24 hours after receiving such information, for investigation pursuant to NRS 432.200 .

4. As used in this section, “children's advocacy center” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432B.4012 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.4022 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.4022
“Health maintenance organization” defined
Status: in_force

“Health maintenance organization” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 695C.030 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.540 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.540
Manner in which child is to be made aware of rights and process for filing grievance
Status: in_force

1. A provider of foster care that places a child in a foster home shall: (a) Inform the child of his or her rights set forth in NRS 432.525 , 432.530 and 432.535 ; (b) Provide the child with a written summary of those rights; and (c) Provide an additional written copy of the summary to the child upon request.

2. A group foster home shall post a written copy of the summary described in subsection 1 and the summary of the process for filing a grievance described in NRS 432.548 in a conspicuous place inside the group foster home.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.379 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.379
Administrative penalties for late payment of fee; recoupment of fees and administrative penalties; repayment plan
Status: in_force

1. The Division shall establish administrative penalties for the late payment by a nursing facility of a fee assessed pursuant to NRS 422.3755 to 422.379 , inclusive.

2. The Division may recoup any payments made to nursing facilities providing services pursuant to the Medicaid program up to the amount of the fees owed as determined pursuant to NRS 422.3775 and any administrative penalties owed pursuant to subsection 1 if a nursing facility fails to remit the fees and administrative penalties owed within 30 days after the date they are due. Before recoupment of payments pursuant to this subsection, the Division may allow a nursing facility that fails to remit fees and administrative penalties owed an opportunity to negotiate a repayment plan with the Division. The terms of the repayment plan may be established at the discretion of the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 428.165 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 428 / Section 428.165
“Injury in a motor vehicle crash” defined
Status: in_force

“ Injury in a motor vehicle crash ” means any personal injury caused in, by or as the proximate result of the movement of a motor vehicle on a public street or highway, whether the injured person was the operator of the vehicle or another vehicle, a passenger in the vehicle or another vehicle, a pedestrian, or had some other relationship to the movement of a vehicle.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 430A.200 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 430A / Section 430A.200
Reports by family resource centers; reports by Director
Status: in_force

1. On or before August 1 of each year, each family resource center shall submit a report to the Director summarizing its achievements and accounting for the expenditure of any money provided to it by the Director for the previous fiscal year.

2. On or before September 30 of each year, the Director shall provide a written report to the Interim Finance Committee concerning the expenditure during the preceding fiscal year of all money received by the Director for carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.875 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.875
Autism Treatment Assistance Program: Establishment; duties; requirements for plan of treatment developed for participants; policies and services provided to be approved by Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Status: in_force

1. There is hereby established the Autism Treatment Assistance Program within the Division to serve as the primary autism program within the Department and to provide and coordinate the provision of services to persons diagnosed or determined, including, without limitation, through the use of a standardized assessment, to have autism spectrum disorders through the age of 19 years.

2. The Autism Treatment Assistance Program shall: (a) Prescribe an application process for parents and guardians of persons with autism spectrum disorders to participate in the Program. (b) Provide for the development of a plan of treatment for persons who participate in the Program. (c) Promote the use of evidence-based treatments which are cost effective and have been proven to improve treatment of autism spectrum disorders. (d) Educate parents and guardians of persons with autism spectrum disorders on autism spectrum disorders and the assistance that may be provided by the parent or guardian to improve treatment outcomes. (e) Establish and use a system for assessing persons with autism spectrum disorders to determine a baseline to measure the progress of and prepare a plan for the treatment of such persons. (f) Assist parents and guardians of persons with autism spectrum disorders in obtaining public services that are available for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders. (g) Publish on an Internet website maintained by the Autism Treatment Assistance Program: (1) Specific guidance for obtaining a diagnosis for an autism spectrum disorder and obtaining public services that are available for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, including, without limitation, applied behavior analysis services; and (2) A list of providers in this State who are qualified to diagnose autism spectrum disorders. (h) When there is a waiting list for services from the Autism Treatment Assistance Program, use a risk assessment tool to assess and identify persons on the waiting list with higher needs for the purpose of ensuring the proper delivery of services to each person, regardless of the difficulty of serving that person.

3. A plan of treatment developed for a person who participates in the Program pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 must: (a) Identify the specific behaviors of the person to be addressed and the expected outcomes. (b) Include, without limitation: (1) Preparations for transitioning the person from one provider of treatment to another or from one public program to another, as the needs of the person require through the age of 19 years; and (2) Measures to ensure that, to the extent practicable, the person receives appropriate services from another entity after the person reaches 20 years of age. (c) Be revised to address any change in the needs of the person.

4. The policies of the Autism Treatment Assistance Program and any services provided by the Program must be developed in cooperation with and be approved by the Commission.

5. As used in this section, “ autism spectrum disorder ” means a condition that meets the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder published in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association or the edition thereof that was in effect at the time the condition was diagnosed or determined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.028 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.028
“Facility for long-term care” defined
Status: in_force

“ Facility for long-term care ” means:

1. A residential facility for groups as defined in NRS 449.017 ;

2. A facility for intermediate care as defined in NRS 449.0038 ;

3. A facility for skilled nursing as defined in NRS 449.0039 ;

4. A home for individual residential care as defined in NRS 449.0105 ; and

5. Any unlicensed establishment that provides food, shelter, assistance and limited supervision to a resident.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.2366 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.2366
Administration of oaths; testimony of witnesses; subpoenas
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator or a designated representative may administer oaths and take testimony thereunder and issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses before the Division at a designated time and place and the production of books, papers and records relative to: (a) Eligibility or continued eligibility to provide medical care, remedial care or other services pursuant to the State Plan for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program; (b) Verification of treatment and payments to a provider of medical care, remedial care or other services pursuant to the State Plan for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program; and (c) Recovery of Medicaid benefits paid on behalf of a recipient of medical care, remedial care or other services pursuant to the State Plan for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program.

2. If a witness fails to appear or refuses to give testimony or to produce books, papers and records as required by the subpoena, the district court of the county in which the investigation is being conducted may compel the attendance of the witness, the giving of testimony and the production of books, papers and records as required by the subpoena.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.005 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.005
“Administrator” defined
Status: in_force

“ Administrator ” means the Administrator of the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.267 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.267
Contract or agreement with Federal Government by Director
Status: in_force

The Director shall have the power to sign and execute, in the name of the State, by “The Department of Health and Human Services,” any contract or agreement with the Federal Government or its agencies.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.6078 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.6078
Second examination of child
Status: in_force

1. A child or a parent or legal guardian of the child who opposes a petition to continue an emergency admission pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 432B.6075 may petition the court to authorize a second examination of any child examined pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 432B.6075 . The court shall authorize a second examination upon receiving such a petition. A second examination must be completed not later than 6 days after the court authorizes the examination.

2. If the court authorizes a second examination of the child, the examination must: (a) Be conducted by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist or advanced practice registered nurse who has the psychiatric training and experience prescribed by the State Board of Nursing pursuant to NRS 632.120 who is not: (1) The same physician, psychiatrist, psychologist or advanced practice registered nurse who completed the certificate pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 432B.6075 or a physician, psychologist or advanced practice registered nurse who participated in the examination conducted pursuant to that subsection; or (2) Employed by, connected to or otherwise affiliated with the facility where the child is admitted; (b) Include, without limitation, an evaluation of the diagnosis of the child, whether the child presents a substantial likelihood of serious harm to himself or herself or others, as determined pursuant to NRS 433A.0195 , and whether the emergency admission should be continued; and (c) Be paid for by the governmental entity that is responsible for the agency which provides child welfare services, if such payment is not otherwise provided by the State Plan for Medicaid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.0273 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.0273
“Division” defined
Status: in_force

“ Division ” means the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.363 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.363
State Child Support Disbursement Fund: Creation; deposits in Fund; use of money in Fund
Status: in_force

1. The State Child Support Disbursement Fund is hereby created as an agency fund, to be administered by the Chief. All money collected or otherwise received by the enforcing authority to carry out the provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 654b must be deposited in the Fund. The Fund is a continuing fund without reversion. Any interest and income earned on the money in the Fund must, after deducting any applicable charges, be credited to the Fund.

2. If a check which is accepted for deposit in the Fund is dishonored upon presentation for payment: (a) The amount of the check must be charged against the Fund; and (b) The enforcing authority shall comply with subsection 2 of NRS 425.410 .

3. The money in the Fund must be used to carry out the provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 654b .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.252 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.252
Contracts for cooperation with governmental entities and others; effect of payments to Division for such cooperation; immunity from and limitations on liability not waived
Status: in_force

1. For the purposes of this chapter, the Department through the Division may cooperate, financially or otherwise, and execute contracts or agreements with the Federal Government, any federal department or agency, any other state department or agency, a county, a city, a public district or any political subdivision of this State, a public or private corporation, an individual or a group of individuals. Such a contract or agreement may include provisions whereby the Division will provide staff, services or other resources, or any combination thereof, without payment, to further the purposes of the contract or agreement. If the contract or agreement includes a provision whereby the Division is paid for the provision of staff, services or other resources, the payment will be reimbursed directly to the Division's budget. Cooperation pursuant to this section does not of itself relieve any person, department, agency or political subdivision of any responsibility or liability existing under any provision of law.

2. If the Administrator or the Administrator's designee enters into a contract or agreement pursuant to subsection 1 with a private nonprofit corporation, the contract or agreement may allow: (a) The Division to enter and inspect any premises which are related to services provided under the contract or agreement and to inspect any records which are related to services provided under the contract or agreement to ensure the welfare of any consumer served by the private nonprofit corporation under the contract or agreement; (b) The Division and the private nonprofit corporation to share confidential information concerning any consumer served by the private nonprofit corporation under the contract or agreement; and (c) The private nonprofit corporation to assign rights and obligations of the private nonprofit corporation under the contract or agreement to the Division.

3. The State, the Department and the Division do not waive any immunity from liability or limitation on liability provided by law by entering into a contract or agreement pursuant to this section and any such contract or agreement must include a provision to that effect.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.350 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.350
Ex officio membership in Forum of member of National Silver Haired Congress
Status: in_force

1. Members of the National Silver Haired Congress from this State shall serve as ex officio members of the Forum. If a member of the National Silver Haired Congress ceases to be a member of the National Silver Haired Congress, the ex officio membership of that person in the Forum terminates. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 427A.370 , an ex officio member of the Forum has the same rights and responsibilities as the members who are appointed pursuant to NRS 427A.330 .

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, ex officio members of the Forum are nonvoting members.

3. A member of the National Silver Haired Congress from this State who is an ex officio member of the Forum may vote on a matter considered by the Forum if he or she: (a) Has been a resident of this State for 5 years immediately preceding the date of a meeting at which the Forum will vote on a matter considered by the Forum; and (b) Is at least 60 years of age on the date of a meeting at which the Forum will vote on a matter considered by the Forum.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.6072 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.6072
“Facility” defined
Status: in_force

“ Facility ” means a psychiatric hospital or facility which provides residential treatment for mental illness that has a unit in the hospital or facility capable of being locked to prevent a child with an emotional disturbance from leaving the hospital or facility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.3841 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.3841
Establishment of paternity: Recommendation for temporary support pending resolution of proceedings
Status: in_force

Upon the motion of a party in a proceeding to establish paternity, the master shall issue a recommendation for the temporary support of the dependent child pending the resolution of the proceedings if the master determines that there is clear and convincing evidence that the person to whom the recommendation is issued is the father of the child.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.1777 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.1777
Child care facility required to give priority in admission to children of certain members of Armed Forces
Status: in_force

A child care facility shall, to the extent authorized by federal law, give priority in admission to a child whose application for admission includes official documentation from the Federal Government that his or her:

1. Parent or guardian is currently serving on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States;

2. Parent was killed or died as a direct result of injuries received while serving honorably on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States; or

3. Parent was reported as a prisoner of war or missing in action while serving honorably on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and is currently or has, within 180 days before the date on which the application for admission of the child is submitted, been a prisoner of war or missing in action under such circumstances.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.6085 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.6085
Children's rights; application of various provisions of chapters 433 and 435 of NRS and all of chapters 433A and 433B of NRS to children in custody of agency which provides child welfare services
Status: in_force

1. Nothing in this chapter purports to deprive any person of any legal rights without due process of law.

2. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the provisions of NRS 432B.607 to 432B.6085 , inclusive, 433.456 to 433.543 , inclusive, and 433.545 to 433.551 , inclusive, and chapters 433A and 433B of NRS and NRS 435.530 to 435.635 , inclusive, apply to all children who are in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.365 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.365
Authority of Administrator to adopt regulations and carry out chapter
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator or the designee of the Administrator is responsible for and shall supervise the Program, subject to administrative supervision by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services.

2. The Administrator may adopt such regulations and take such actions as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.020 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.020
Duties of agencies which provide child welfare services
Status: in_force

An agency which provides child welfare services shall:

1. Provide, to the extent that support is not otherwise required by court order or pursuant to specific statute, maintenance and special services to: (a) Unmarried mothers and children awaiting adoptive placement. (b) Children who are placed in the custody of the agency which provides child welfare services, and who are placed in foster homes, homes of relatives other than parents or other facilities or institutions. Except as otherwise provided by specific statute, if any child is to be placed in the custody of the agency which provides child welfare services, pursuant to any order of a court or request made by a person or agency other than the agency which provides child welfare services, this order or request may be issued or made only after an opportunity for a hearing has been given to the agency which provides child welfare services after 3 days' notice, or upon request of the agency which provides child welfare services.

2. Except as otherwise provided by court order or specific statute, return a child to his or her natural home or the home of a competent relative for a probationary period any time after the expiration of 60 days after the placement of the child in the custody of the agency which provides child welfare services, with notification to but without formal application to a court, but the agency which provides child welfare services retains the right to custody of the child during the probationary period, until a court of competent jurisdiction determines proper custody of the child.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.390 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.390
Statement of responsible parent concerning ability to support child: Contents; additional statements; penalties
Status: in_force

1. The responsible parent of a legitimate child or a child whose paternity has been judicially determined shall complete a written statement, under oath, of: (a) The current monthly income and total income of the responsible parent over the past 12 months; (b) The number of dependents for whom the responsible parent is providing support; (c) The amount which the responsible parent is contributing regularly toward the support of any child for whom assistance is granted; (d) The current monthly living expenses of the responsible parent; and (e) Such other information as is pertinent to determining the ability of the responsible parent to support his or her children.

2. The statement must be provided upon demand made by the Division, any agent of the state who enforces an order for the support of a child or a prosecuting attorney. Additional statements must be filed whenever there is a material change in the information given in the statement required under this section.

3. Failure of the responsible parent to comply fully with this section is a misdemeanor.

4. Any responsible parent who swears falsely to a material fact in any written statement required by this section is guilty of perjury.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.3832 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.3832
Hearings: Procedure; subpoenas; compensation of witnesses; evidence
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a hearing conducted pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852 , inclusive, must be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this section by a qualified master appointed pursuant to NRS 425.381 .

2. Subpoenas may be issued by: (a) The master. (b) The attorney of record for the office. Obedience to the subpoena may be compelled in the same manner as provided in chapter 22 of NRS. A witness appearing pursuant to a subpoena, other than a party or an officer or employee of the Chief, is entitled to receive the fees and payment for mileage prescribed for a witness in a civil action.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the master need not observe strict rules of evidence but shall apply those rules of evidence prescribed in NRS 233B.123 .

4. The affidavit of any party who resides outside of the judicial district is admissible as evidence regarding the duty of support, any arrearages and the establishment of paternity. The master may continue the hearing to allow procedures for discovery regarding any matter set forth in the affidavit.

5. The physical presence of a person seeking the establishment, enforcement, modification or adjustment of an order for the support of a dependent child or the establishment of paternity is not required.

6. A verified petition, an affidavit, a document substantially complying with federally mandated forms and a document incorporated by reference in any of them, not excluded under NRS 51.065 if given in person, is admissible in evidence if given under oath by a party or witness residing outside of the judicial district.

7. A copy of the record of payments for the support of a dependent child, certified as a true copy of the original by the custodian of the record, may be forwarded to the master. The copy is evidence of facts asserted therein and is admissible to show whether payments were made.

8. Copies of bills for testing for paternity, and for prenatal and postnatal health care of the mother and child, furnished to the adverse party at least 20 days before the hearing, are admissible in evidence to prove the amount of the charges billed and that the charges were reasonable, necessary and customary.

9. Documentary evidence transmitted from outside of the judicial district by telephone, telecopier or other means that do not provide an original writing may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the means of transmission.

10. The master may: (a) Conduct a hearing by telephone, audiovisual means or other electronic means outside of the judicial district in which the master is appointed. (b) Permit a party or witness residing outside of the judicial district to be deposed or to testify by telephone, audiovisual means or other electronic means before a designated court or at another location outside of the judicial district. The master shall cooperate with courts outside of the judicial district in designating an appropriate location for the hearing, deposition or testimony.

11. If a party called to testify at a hearing refuses to answer a question on the ground that the testimony may be self-incriminating, the master may draw an adverse inference from the refusal.

12. A privilege against the disclosure of communications between a married couple does not apply.

13. The defense of immunity based on the relationship of a married couple or parent and child does not apply.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.030 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.030
“Division” defined
Status: in_force

“ Division ” means the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.27241 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.27241
State Plan for Medicaid: Reimbursement for services for hospice care provided to persons eligible for Medicaid
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Department, through the Division, shall pay, under the State Plan for Medicaid: (a) A facility for hospice care licensed pursuant to chapter 449 of NRS for the services for hospice care, including room and board, provided by that facility to a person who is eligible to receive Medicaid. (b) A program for hospice care licensed pursuant to chapter 449 of NRS for the services for hospice care provided by that program to a person who is eligible to receive Medicaid.

2. The Department, through the Division, is required to pay, under the State Plan for Medicaid, for the services for hospice care provided by a facility or program described in subsection 1 only to the extent that the Federal Government provides matching federal money under Medicaid for the services for hospice care.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Facility for hospice care ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0033 . (b) “ Hospice care ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0115 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.4056 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.4056
Audits of certain contracts; posting of audit results on Internet website
Status: in_force

1. Any contract between the Department and a pharmacy benefit manager or health maintenance organization entered into pursuant to NRS 422.4053 must require the pharmacy benefit manager or health maintenance organization, as applicable, to: (a) Submit to and cooperate with an annual audit by the Department to evaluate the compliance of the pharmacy benefit manager or health maintenance organization with the agreement and generally accepted accounting and business practices. The audit must analyze all claims processed by the pharmacy benefit manager or health maintenance organization pursuant to the agreement. (b) Obtain from an independent accountant, at the expense of the pharmacy benefit manager or health maintenance organization, as applicable, an annual audit of internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial transactions and claims processing.

2. The Department shall post the results of any audit conducted pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 on an Internet website maintained by the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.330 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.330
“Expedition” defined
Status: in_force

“Expedition” means an outdoor excursion, by a group of persons participating in an outdoor youth program, away from the base camp of the program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.3966 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.3966
Medicaid: Inclusion of coverage for home and community-based services for persons with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall, to the extent that federal financial participation is available, include under Medicaid coverage for supports and services provided to recipients of Medicaid with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders that are aimed at allowing such recipients to remain living in the home of the recipient or in a community-based setting.

2. The Department may apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for any waiver granted pursuant to federal law, amendment to the State Plan for Medicaid or other federal authority that authorizes the Department to receive federal funding to provide the coverage described in subsection 1. The Department shall fully cooperate in good faith with the Federal Government during the application process to satisfy the requirements of the Federal Government for obtaining a waiver or amendment pursuant to this section.

3. “ Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432B.0655 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.165 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.165
Reports
Status: in_force

The Administrator shall make:

1. Such reports, subject to approval by the Director, as will comply with the requirements of federal legislation and this chapter.

2. A biennial report to the Director on the condition, operation and functioning of the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.475 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.475
Liability of relative not grounds for denying or discontinuing public assistance; acceptance of assistance constitutes consent by recipient to suit against responsible relative
Status: in_force

The liability of a relative to contribute to the support of a recipient of public assistance established by this chapter is not grounds for denying or discontinuing public assistance to any person, but by accepting such public assistance, the recipient thereof shall be deemed to consent to suit in his or her name by the county against such responsible living relative or relatives and to secure an order for his or her support.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.1776 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.1776
Employee of child care facility required to complete training concerning child abuse and neglect
Status: in_force

Each person who is employed in a child care facility shall complete at least 2 hours of training in the recognition and reporting of the abuse or neglect of a child, as defined in NRS 432B.020 :

1. Within 90 days after commencing his or her employment in a child care facility; and

2. At least once every 5 years thereafter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.871 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.871
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 427A.871 to 427A.8803 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 427A.8713 and 427A.8715 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.0365 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.0365
Licensee of family foster home, specialized foster home, independent living foster home or group foster home to ensure training of employees who have direct contact with children; regulations
Status: in_force

1. A licensee that operates a family foster home, a specialized foster home, an independent living foster home or a group foster home shall ensure that each employee who comes into direct contact with children in the home receives training within 90 days after employment and annually thereafter. Such training must be approved by the licensing authority and include, without limitation, instruction concerning: (a) Controlling the behavior of children; (b) Policies and procedures concerning the use of force and restraint on children; (c) The rights of children in the home; (d) Suicide awareness and prevention; (e) The administration of medication to children; (f) Applicable state and federal constitutional and statutory rights of children in the home; (g) Policies and procedures concerning other matters affecting the health, welfare, safety and civil and other rights of children in the home; (h) Working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning children; and (i) Such other matters as required by the licensing authority or pursuant to regulations of the Division.

2. The Division shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.029 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.029
“Frail elderly person” defined
Status: in_force

“Frail elderly person” means a natural person 65 years of age or older who:

1. Has a physical or mental limitation that restricts the ability of the person to live independently and carry out activities of normal daily living; and

2. Has been or is at risk of being placed in a facility for long-term care.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.3964 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.3964
State Plan for Medicaid: Inclusion of certain home and community-based services
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall include in the State Plan for Medicaid an option to provide certain additional home and community-based services in a manner consistent with 42 U.S.C. § 1396n(i) . To the extent authorized by federal law, the Division shall provide tenancy support services to assist recipients of Medicaid pursuant to that option.

2. The Division shall adopt any regulations necessary to comply with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 1396n(i) .

3. As used in this section, “ tenancy support services ” means services authorized pursuant to federal law that assist a recipient of Medicaid in obtaining and remaining in housing the Division determines to be adequate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.260 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.260
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 425.270 to 425.335 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.2175 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.2175
Incentive payment program: Agency awarded incentive payment required to submit report to Division of Child and Family Services demonstrating percentage of goal achieved
Status: in_force

1. On or before September 1 of the year following the year in which an agency which provides child welfare services is awarded an incentive payment from the program established pursuant to NRS 432B.2165 , the agency which provides child welfare services shall submit to the Division of Child and Family Services a report which demonstrates whether the goal established pursuant to NRS 432B.2165 was achieved and, if not, the percentage of the goal that was achieved by June 30 of the fiscal year in which the incentive payment was awarded.

2. If the report submitted pursuant to subsection 1 demonstrates that the agency which provides child welfare services achieved: (a) A greater percentage of the goal than estimated pursuant to NRS 432B.217 , the Division of Child and Family Services shall increase the incentive payment to the agency which provides child welfare services by an amount equal to the additional amount that should have been awarded pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 432B.217 ; or (b) A lower percentage of the goal than estimated pursuant to NRS 432B.217 , the agency which provides child welfare services shall reimburse to the Division an amount equal to the additional amount that should not have been awarded pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 432B.217 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.594 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.594
Retention of court’s jurisdiction over child; termination of such jurisdiction; written agreement between agency which provides child welfare services and child; resolution of dispute between agency and child; rights of child to services and payments while under jurisdiction of court
Status: in_force

<Section effective until the earlier of July 1, 2025, or the date on which the Division of Child and Family Services provides notice of sufficient money available to carry out the provisions of Laws 2021, c. 419, and an agency prepared to participate in the Extended Young Adult Support Services Program. See, also, section 432B.594 effective after one of these conditions is met.>

1. A court which orders a child to be placed other than with a parent and which has jurisdiction over the child when the child reaches the age of 18 years shall retain jurisdiction over the child if the child so requests.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, jurisdiction over a child that is retained pursuant to subsection 1 continues until: (a) The agency which provides child welfare services, the child and the attorney of the child agree to terminate the jurisdiction; (b) The court determines that: (1) The child has achieved the goals set forth in the plan developed pursuant to NRS 432B.595 ; (2) The child is not making a good faith effort to achieve the goals set forth in the plan developed pursuant to NRS 432B.595 ; or (3) The circumstances of the child have changed in such a manner that it is infeasible for the child to achieve the goals set forth in the plan developed pursuant to NRS 432B.595 ; (c) The child requests that jurisdiction be terminated; or (d) The child reaches the age of 21 years, whichever occurs first.

3. If the court that retains jurisdiction over a child pursuant to this section transfers jurisdiction to another court in this State, the court which accepts jurisdiction must retain jurisdiction over the case for the period provided pursuant to this section.

4. A child who requests that the court retain jurisdiction over the child pursuant to this section must, upon reaching the age of 18 years, enter into a written agreement with the agency which provides child welfare services. The agreement, which must be filed with the court, must include, without limitation, the following provisions, which must specify that: (a) The child voluntarily requested that the court retain jurisdiction over the child; (b) While under the jurisdiction of the court, the child is entitled to continue to receive services from the agency which provides child welfare services and to receive monetary payments directly or to have such payments provided to another entity as designated in the plan developed pursuant to NRS 432B.595 in an amount not to exceed the rate of payment for foster care; (c) While under the jurisdiction of the court, the child will no longer be under the legal custody of the agency which provides child welfare services, and the proceedings concerning the child conducted pursuant to NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590 , inclusive, will terminate; (d) The child may, at any time, request that jurisdiction over the child be terminated; and (e) If there is an issue concerning the child while under the jurisdiction of the court, the child and the agency which provides child welfare services agree to attempt to resolve the issue before requesting a hearing before the court to address the issue.

5. If an issue arises concerning a child who remains under the jurisdiction of the court, the child, the agency which provides child welfare services or the attorney assigned to the case may request a hearing before the court to address the issue. Before requesting such a hearing, the child and the agency which provides child welfare services must attempt to resolve the issue.

6. If the agency which provides child welfare services wishes to have the court terminate jurisdiction over the child, the agency which provides child welfare services must send a notice to the child and the attorney of the child informing the child and the attorney of the child that the child has 15 days after receipt of the notice in which to request an informal administrative review. If, during the administrative review, a resolution is not reached, the child or the attorney of the child may request a hearing before the court pursuant to subsection 5. If the child and the attorney of the child agree to have jurisdiction terminated or do not request an informal administrative review, the jurisdiction of the court must terminate upon notice to the court by the agency which provides child welfare services.

7. A child, while under the jurisdiction of the court pursuant to this section, is entitled to continue to receive services and monetary payments from the agency which provides child welfare services directly or to have such payments provided to another person or entity as designated in the plan developed pursuant to NRS 432B.595 in an amount not to exceed the rate of payment for foster care.

8. The court may issue any order which it deems appropriate or necessary to ensure: (a) That the agency which provides child welfare services provides the services and monetary payments which the child is entitled to receive; and (b) That the child who remains under the jurisdiction of the court is working towards achieving the goals of the plan developed pursuant to NRS 432B.595 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.230 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.230
Legislative appropriations; disbursements
Status: in_force

1. Money to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, any federal money allotted to the State of Nevada pursuant to the program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Program for Child Care and Development, must be provided by appropriation by the Legislature from the State General Fund.

2. Disbursements for the purposes of this chapter must be made upon claims duly filed and allowed in the same manner as other money in the State Treasury is disbursed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.290 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.290
“Court order” defined
Status: in_force

“Court order” means any judgment, decree or order of a court of this or any state having jurisdiction that orders the payment of a set or determinable amount of support money.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.240 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.240
Legislative appropriations; disbursements
Status: in_force

1. Money to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, any federal money allotted to the State of Nevada pursuant to the State Plan for Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program or any other program for which the Division is responsible must, except as otherwise provided in NRS 422.3755 to 422.379 , inclusive, and 439.630 , be provided by appropriation by the Legislature from the State General Fund.

2. Disbursements for the purposes of this chapter must, except as otherwise provided in NRS 422.3755 to 422.379 , inclusive, and 439.630 , be made upon claims duly filed and allowed in the same manner as other money in the State Treasury is disbursed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.721 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.721
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 426.721 to 426.729 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 426.723 to 426.727 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.3824 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.3824
Notice and finding of financial responsibility: Contents; conference; hearing
Status: in_force

1. The notice and finding of financial responsibility issued pursuant to NRS 425.3822 must include: (a) The name of the person who has physical custody of the dependent child and the name of the child for whom support is to be paid. (b) A statement of the monthly support for which the parent is responsible. (c) A statement of the amount of arrearages sought, if any. (d) A statement that the parent may be required to provide coverage for the health care of the dependent child when coverage is available to the parent at a reasonable cost. (e) A statement of any requirements the Division will request pursuant to subparagraph (14) of paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 425.382 , regarding a plan for the payment of support by the parent or the participation of the parent in work activities. (f) A statement that if the parent desires to discuss the amount of support or coverage for health care that the parent should be required to pay or provide, the parent may contact the office that sent the notice within 20 days after the date of receipt of service and request a conference for negotiation. (g) A statement that if the parent objects to any part of the notice and finding of financial responsibility, the parent must send to the office that issued the notice a written response within 20 days after the date of receipt of service that sets forth any objections and requests a hearing. (h) A statement that if a response is received within the specified period, the parent is entitled to a hearing and that if a written response is not received within the specified period, the master may enter a recommendation for support of a dependent child in accordance with the notice and finding of financial responsibility. (i) A statement that as soon as the recommendation is entered and approved by the court, the property of the parent is subject to an attachment or other procedure for collection, including, but not limited to, withholding of wages, garnishment, liens and execution on liens. (j) A reference to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852 , inclusive. (k) A statement that the parent is responsible for notifying the office of any change of address or employment. (l) A statement that if the parent has any questions, the parent may contact the office or consult an attorney. (m) Such other information as the Chief finds appropriate.

2. The statement of the monthly support required pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 must be computed in accordance with the guidelines established by the Administrator pursuant to NRS 425.620 .

3. After a conference for negotiation is held pursuant to paragraph (f) of subsection 1, if an agreement is not reached on the monthly support to be paid or the coverage to be provided, a hearing must be held pursuant to NRS 425.3832 and notice of the hearing must be sent to the parent by regular mail at the last known address of the parent or to the last known address of the attorney for the parent.