Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.550 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.550
Administrator as head of Bureau; powers and duties of Bureau
Status: in_force

1. The Bureau must be headed by the Administrator.

2. The Bureau shall: (a) Assist persons who are blind in achieving physical and psychological orientation and inform persons who are blind of available services to assist persons who are blind in achieving their vocational goals. (b) Provide intensive programs of education, training, job development, physical restoration and such other services and equipment as may prepare persons who are blind to engage in competitive integrated employment. (c) Provide vocational rehabilitation services directly or through other governmental entities or persons to any person who is blind, including any person who is blind who is eligible under the terms of an agreement or arrangement with the Federal Government, another state or an Indian tribe.

3. The Bureau may: (a) Provide for treatment or operations to prevent blindness or restore vision to recipients of services to persons who are blind who request and are eligible for such services under federal law and make written application for such treatment or operations; and (b) Pay for necessary expenses incurred in connection with the diagnosis and treatment provided under paragraph (a).

4. As used in this section, “ state ” includes, without limitation, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands and Guam.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.340 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.340
Qualifications of members
Status: in_force

To be eligible for appointment as a member of the Forum pursuant to NRS 427A.330 , a person must:

1. Have been a resident of this state for 5 years immediately preceding his or her appointment;

2. Have been a registered voter in the senatorial district of the Senator who nominated the member for 1 year immediately preceding his or her appointment; and

3. Be at least 60 years of age on the day that he or she is appointed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.451 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.451
Presentation to officer or employee of state agency; duty of officer or employee to provide expedited services
Status: in_force

1. A person to whom an expedited service permit is issued pursuant to the provisions of NRS 426.441 , or a person who is assisting him or her, may present the permit to any officer or employee of a state agency who is, at the time the permit is presented, providing any services of the agency to the public. The permit must be presented during the regular business hours of the agency.

2. Upon presentation of the permit, the officer or employee to whom the permit is presented shall, before serving any other person who is waiting to receive services, serve or otherwise accommodate the person to whom the permit is issued.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.660 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.660
Appointment of committee; duties; membership; reports
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall appoint a committee to research opportunities to increase the availability of diapers and diapering supplies to recipients of public assistance and other low-income families in this State, including, without limitation, researching opportunities to: (a) Use money received from the Federal Government to carry out a program of public assistance or other program for which the Department is responsible; and (b) Obtain donations of money, diapers, diapering supplies or any combination thereof, including, without limitation, in-kind donations and donations from private foundations, manufacturers of diapers and diapering supplies and other sources.

2. The committee must consist of representatives of: (a) The Department who have knowledge of programs offered by the Department, including, without limitation, programs relating to smoking cessation, prenatal care visits and follow-up appointments for infants and children with providers of health care; and (b) Organizations located in this State which provide services relating to diapers and diapering supplies to recipients of public assistance and other low-income families, including, without limitation, organizations which advocate and provide referrals for such services.

3. The committee must report the results of its research to the Director on or before June 30 of each year. If the Director determines that any opportunities exist to increase the availability of diapers and diapering supplies to recipients of public assistance and other low-income families, the Director may take any necessary action to take advantage of such opportunities, including, without limitation, applying for any necessary waivers from the Federal Government relating to public assistance.

4. The Director shall submit a report of the results of the research, any action taken in response to the results and recommendations for legislation to the Legislature on or before September 30 of each even-numbered year.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.896 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.896
Investment plan for and investment of money in Trust Fund; investment managers for Program; duties and powers of State Treasurer concerning Program
Status: in_force

1. The State Treasurer shall establish a comprehensive investment plan for the money in the Trust Fund.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of any specific statute to the contrary, the State Treasurer may invest or cause to be invested any money in the Trust Fund, including, without limitation, the money in the Program Account described in paragraph (a) of subsection 3 of NRS 427A.893 , in any manner reasonable and appropriate to achieve the objectives of the Nevada ABLE Savings Program, exercising the discretion and care of a prudent person in similar circumstances with similar objectives. The State Treasurer shall consider the risk, expected rate of return, term or maturity, diversification of total investments, liquidity and anticipated investments in and withdrawals from the Trust Fund.

3. The State Treasurer may establish criteria and select investment managers, mutual funds or other such entities to act as investment managers for the Nevada ABLE Savings Program.

4. The State Treasurer may employ or contract with investment managers, evaluation services or other services as determined by the State Treasurer to be necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the Nevada ABLE Savings Program.

5. The State Treasurer may employ personnel and contract for goods and services necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the Nevada ABLE Savings Program.

6. The State Treasurer shall implement an outreach and educational program designed to create awareness of, and increase participation in, the Nevada ABLE Savings Program. Any marketing plan and materials for the Nevada ABLE Savings Program must be approved by the State Treasurer.

7. The State Treasurer may prescribe terms and conditions of savings trust agreements.

8. The State Treasurer may contract with one or more qualified entities for: (a) The day-to-day operation of the Nevada ABLE Savings Program, and any associated educational and outreach activities of the Program, as the program administrator for the management of the marketing of the Nevada ABLE Savings Program; (b) The administration of the comprehensive investment plan established pursuant to subsection 1 and the Trust Fund; (c) The selection of investment managers for the Nevada ABLE Savings Program; and (d) The performance of similar activities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.060 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.060
Administrator: Appointment; qualifications
Status: in_force

The Administrator shall be appointed on the basis of his or her education, training, experience and demonstrated abilities and of his or her interest in the problems of the aged and aging and persons with disabilities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.330 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.330
Assistance subject to future amending and repealing acts
Status: in_force

All assistance awarded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is awarded and held subject to the provisions of any amending or repealing act that may be enacted, and no recipient has any claim for assistance or otherwise by reason of the assistance being affected in any way by an amending or repealing act.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.250 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.250
Exemption from immunization because of medical condition
Status: in_force

If the medical condition of a child will not permit the child to be immunized to the extent required by NRS 432A.230 or 432A.235 , a written statement of this fact signed by a licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse and presented to the operator of the facility by the parents or guardian of such child exempts such child from all or part of the provisions of NRS 432A.230 or 432A.235 , as the case may be, for purposes of admission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.180 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.180
Inspection of child care facilities and small child care establishments by Division, State Fire Marshal and Administrator; publication and availability of reports of certain inspections
Status: in_force

1. Any authorized member or employee of the Division may enter and inspect any building or premises of a child care facility or small child care establishment, whether registered or not, or the area of operation of an outdoor youth program at any time to secure compliance with or prevent a violation of any provision of this chapter.

2. The State Fire Marshal or a designee of the State Fire Marshal, which may include a local fire agency that meets an industry standard accepted by the State Fire Marshal, may, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board: (a) Enter and inspect every building or premises of a child care facility, on behalf of the Division; and (b) Observe and make recommendations regarding the drills conducted pursuant to NRS 432A.077 , to secure compliance with standards for safety from fire and other emergencies.

3. The Administrator or a designee of the Administrator shall enter and inspect at least annually, every building or premises of a child care facility and area of operation of an outdoor youth program to secure compliance with laws and regulations concerning the health, safety and welfare of children in the care of the facility or program.

4. The annual inspection of any child care facility which occasionally or regularly has physical custody of children pursuant to the order of a court must include, without limitation, an inspection of all areas where food is prepared and served, bathrooms, areas used for sleeping, common areas and areas located outdoors that are used by children at the child care facility. The Administrator shall publish reports of the inspections and make them available for public inspection upon request.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.350 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.350
Teams for protection of child
Status: in_force

An agency which provides child welfare services may organize one or more teams for protection of a child to assist the agency in the evaluation and investigation of reports of abuse or neglect of a child, diagnosis and treatment of abuse or neglect and the coordination of responsibilities. Members of the team serve at the invitation of the agency and must include representatives of other organizations concerned with education, law enforcement or physical or mental health.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.230 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.230
Support to foster homes; duty to ensure that child receives appropriate treatment and adequate clothing; duty to periodically review foster homes without children for compliance with chapter and regulations; review of foster homes upon occurrence of certain critical events; annual evaluation of foster homes
Status: in_force

1. A foster care agency shall provide support to each foster home with which the foster care agency has a contract for the placement of children in arranging for and accessing medical, dental, mental health, psychological and psychiatric treatment for children. The foster care agency shall ensure that each child placed in a foster home with which the foster care agency has a contract for the placement of children receives appropriate treatment and may exercise any rights granted pursuant to this chapter or chapter 432B of NRS that are necessary to discharge this duty. The foster care agency shall ensure that the provider of foster care provides medical records and any related documentation to the licensing authority or its designee.

2. A foster care agency shall ensure that each child in its care has his or her own supply of clothing appropriate for indoors and outdoors that is in good condition and suitable for the season.

3. When a foster home with which the foster care agency has a contract for the placement of children does not have any children placed in the home, the foster care agency must visit the home at least once every 60 days to review whether it remains in compliance with the requirements of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto and, when necessary, notify the licensing authority of any potential violations.

4. In addition to any other review that a foster care agency performs of a foster home with which the foster care agency has a contract for the placement of children, a foster care agency shall conduct a review of the foster home any time a critical event occurs in that home and report the event to the licensing authority. As used in this subsection, “critical event” includes, without limitation: (a) The death or disability of a family member; (b) The sudden onset of a health condition that may impair the ability of a provider of foster care to care for the child; (c) A change in marital status; (d) A change in home address; (e) A sudden or substantial loss of income; and (f) The birth of a child.

5. A foster care agency shall conduct an evaluation of each foster home with which the foster care agency has a contract for the placement of children at least once each year and submit the results of the evaluation to the licensing authority or its designee. The evaluation must include: (a) An interview with the provider of foster care and an assessment of the ability of the provider of foster care to relate to children, to help children reach their personal and educational goals, to work with children with particular issues and needs, to establish and maintain a consistent and stable environment with children and to work with biological families to support reunification to the extent that reunification is determined to be consistent with the plan for the permanent placement of the child pursuant to NRS 432B.393 ; (b) An interview with each child placed in the foster home that includes a description of the relationship between each child placed in the foster home and each family member; and (c) A detailed review of each instance where a child was placed in the foster home and subsequently removed from the home and a description of the reasons for the removal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.421 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.421
“Expedited service permit” defined
Status: in_force

“Expedited service permit” means a permit that:

1. Is issued by the Department pursuant to the provisions of NRS 426.441 to a person with a permanent disability; and

2. Entitles the person to expedited service pursuant to the provisions of NRS 426.451 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.868 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.868
Duties and powers of Department; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall: (a) Develop a plan for carrying out the System which includes the components of the System; (b) Oversee 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 the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870 , inclusive; and (e) Conduct periodic tests of the System.

2. The Department 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 427A.866 ; (c) Identify and apply for federal funding available to carry out the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870 , inclusive; and (d) Accept gifts, grants and donations for use in carrying out the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870 , inclusive.

3. The Department shall, in consultation with representatives of the Department of Transportation, the Nevada Sheriffs' and Chiefs' Association, the Nevada Broadcasters Association, media outlets that participate in the System and any other public or private organization that participates in the System, adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.460 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.460
Chapter does not deprive other courts of right to determine custody upon writs of habeas corpus or custody or guardianship in cases involving divorce or domestic relations problems
Status: in_force

This chapter does not deprive other courts of the right to determine the custody of children upon writs of habeas corpus, or to determine the custody or guardianship of children in cases involving divorce or problems of domestic relations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.407 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.407
Access to information; sharing of certain information; subpoena to obtain information; use of data collected; confidentiality of information
Status: in_force

1. A multidisciplinary team to review the death of a child is entitled to access to: (a) All investigative information of law enforcement agencies regarding the death; (b) Any autopsy and coroner's investigative records relating to the death; (c) Any medical or mental health records of the child; and (d) Any records of social and rehabilitative services or of any other social service agency which has provided services to the child or the child's family.

2. Each organization represented on a multidisciplinary team to review the death of a child shall share with other members of the team information in its possession concerning the child who is the subject of the review, any siblings of the child, any person who was responsible for the welfare of the child and any other information deemed by the organization to be pertinent to the review.

3. A multidisciplinary team to review the death of a child may, if appropriate, meet and share information with: (a) A multidisciplinary team to review the death of the victim of a crime that constitutes domestic violence organized or sponsored pursuant to NRS 217.475 ; or (b) The Committee on Domestic Violence appointed pursuant to NRS 228.470 .

4. A multidisciplinary team to review the death of a child may petition the district court for the issuance of, and the district court may issue, a subpoena to compel the production of any books, records or papers relevant to the cause of any death being investigated by the team. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 , any books, records or papers received by the team pursuant to the subpoena shall be deemed confidential and privileged and not subject to disclosure.

5. A multidisciplinary team to review the death of a child may use data collected concerning the death of a child for the purpose of research or to prevent future deaths of children if the data is aggregated and does not allow for the identification of any person.

6. Except as otherwise provided in this section, information acquired by, and the records of, a multidisciplinary team to review the death of a child are confidential, must not be disclosed, and are not subject to subpoena, discovery or introduction into evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.479 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.479
Vacancy
Status: in_force

Any member appointed by the State Treasurer to fill a vacancy in the appointed membership of the Nevada Statewide Council on Financial Independence occurring before the expiration of a term shall be appointed by the State Treasurer for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.600 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.600
Permit to operate: Application; fee; issuance; nontransferable; duration; scope
Status: in_force

1. To operate an out-of-school recreation program, a local government must obtain a permit. The local government may apply for the issuance or renewal of a permit by submitting an application on a form prescribed by the Division. The Division shall issue a permit to operate an out-of-school recreation program to the local government upon payment of the fee prescribed in subsection 2 and upon satisfaction that the program complies with the requirements set forth in NRS 432A.600 to 432A.650 , inclusive, and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

2. The Division shall charge a fee for a permit to operate an out-of-school recreation program based upon the number of sites operated by the out-of-school recreation program. If the out-of-school recreation program has: (a) At least 1 but not more than 5 sites, the Division shall charge a fee of $100. (b) At least 6 but not more than 20 sites, the Division shall charge a fee of $250. (c) At least 21 but not more than 40 sites, the Division shall charge a fee of $500. (d) At least 41 but not more than 60 sites, the Division shall charge a fee of $750. (e) At least 61 but not more than 80 sites, the Division shall charge a fee of $1,000. (f) At least 81 sites, the Division shall charge a fee of $1,250.

3. A permit issued pursuant to this section is nontransferable and is valid: (a) For 3 years from the date of issuance; and (b) Only as to a site specifically identified on the permit.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.369 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.369
Unlawful acts: Fraud by person authorized to provide care to holder of card; penalty
Status: in_force

A person authorized by the Division to furnish the types of medical and remedial care for which assistance may be provided under the Plan, or an agent or employee of the authorized person, who, with the intent to defraud, furnishes such care upon presentation of a Medicaid card which the person knows was obtained or retained in violation of any of the provisions of NRS 422.361 to 422.367 , inclusive, or is forged, expired or revoked, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.190 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.190
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. No objection to any regulation on the ground of noncompliance with the procedural requirements of this section may be made more than 2 years after its effective date.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.405 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.405
Appointment; circumstances for organization
Status: in_force

1. The director or other authorized representative of an agency which provides child welfare services: (a) May provisionally appoint and organize one or more multidisciplinary teams to review the death of a child; (b) Shall submit names to the Executive Committee to Review the Death of Children established pursuant to NRS 432B.409 for review and approval of persons whom the director or other authorized representative recommends for appointment to a multidisciplinary team to review the death of a child; and (c) Shall organize one or more multidisciplinary teams to review the death of a child under any of the following circumstances: (1) Upon receiving a written request from an adult related to the child within the third degree of consanguinity, if the request is received by the agency within 1 year after the date of death of the child; (2) If the child dies while in the custody of or involved with an agency which provides child welfare services, or if the child's family previously received services from such an agency; (3) If the death is alleged to be from abuse or neglect of the child; (4) If a sibling, household member or day care provider has been the subject of a child abuse and neglect investigation within the previous 12 months, including, without limitation, cases in which the report was unsubstantiated or the investigation is currently pending; (5) If the child was adopted through an agency which provides child welfare services; or (6) If the child died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

2. A review conducted pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (c) of subsection 1 must occur within 3 months after the issuance of a certificate of death.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.041 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.041
“Division” defined
Status: in_force

“ Division ” means the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy of the Department.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.480 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.480
Expedition: Written general plan; number and qualifications of staff required
Status: in_force

1. A field administrator shall prepare a written general plan for the management of each expedition. The plan must ensure that clients are not exposed to an unreasonable risk of harm.

2. Each expedition: (a) Must not include more than 12 persons, including members of the staff of the program. (b) Must include at least one member of the staff, who meets the qualifications set forth in subsection 1, 2 or 3 of NRS 432A.380 , for every three clients. (c) Must be supervised by at least two members of the staff at all times. If the group is of mixed gender, at least one female member and one male member of the staff must be present.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.2356 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.2356
Executive Officer of Division; administration and management of Division
Status: in_force

The Administrator:

1. Shall serve as the Executive Officer of the Division.

2. Shall establish policies for the administration of the programs of the Division, and shall administer all activities and services of the Division in accordance with those policies and any regulations of the Administrator, subject to administrative supervision by the Director.

3. Is responsible for the management of the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.046 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.046
“Medicaid” defined
Status: in_force

“Medicaid” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 439B.120 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.4045 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.4045
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee: Members serve without compensation; members entitled to per diem; members holding public office or employed by governmental entity
Status: in_force

1. Members of the Board serve without compensation, except that a member of the Board is entitled, while engaged in the business of the Board, to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.

2. Each member of the Board who is an officer or employee of the State of Nevada or a local government must be relieved from his or her duties without loss of regular compensation so that the person may prepare for and attend meetings of the Board and perform any work necessary to carry out the duties of the Board in the most timely manner practicable. A state agency or local governmental entity shall not require an officer or employee who is a member of the Board to make up the time that the officer or employee is absent from work to carry out any duties as a member of the Board or to use annual vacation or compensatory time for the absence.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.396 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.396
Establishment and administration of program to provide community-based services; application for federal waiver or amendment to State Plan for Medicaid; contracting for services; adoption of regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Department, through a division of the Department designated by the Director, shall establish and administer a program to provide community-based services necessary to enable a person with a physical disability to remain in his or her home or with his or her family and avoid placement in a facility for long-term care. The Department shall coordinate the provision of community-based services pursuant to this section.

2. The Department shall apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for a waiver granted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1396n(c) or apply for an amendment to the State Plan for Medicaid that authorizes the Department to include as medical assistance under Medicaid the following services for persons with physical disabilities: (a) Respite care; (b) Habilitation; (c) Residential habilitation; (d) Environmental modifications; (e) Supported living; (f) Supported living habilitation; (g) Supported personal care; and (h) Any other community-based services approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Department shall cooperate with the Federal Government in obtaining a waiver or amendment pursuant to this subsection.

3. The Department may use personnel of the Department or it may contract with any appropriate public or private agency, organization or institution to provide the community-based services necessary to enable a person with a physical disability to remain in his or her home or with his or her family and avoid placement in a facility for long-term care.

4. A contract entered into with a public or private agency, organization or institution pursuant to subsection 3 must: (a) Include a description of the type of service to be provided; (b) Specify the price to be paid for each service and the method of payment; and (c) Specify the criteria to be used to evaluate the provision of the service.

5. The Department shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, including, without limitation, the criteria to be used in determining eligibility for the services provided pursuant to the program. Before adopting regulations pursuant to this section, the Department shall solicit comments from persons with a variety of disabilities and members of the families of those persons.

6. As used in this section, “ person with a physical disability ” means a person with a severe physical disability that substantially limits his or her ability to participate and contribute independently in the community in which the person lives.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.3969 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.3969
Rights of person receiving home and community-based services
Status: in_force

1. This section may be cited as the Bill of Rights for Persons with Intellectual, Developmental or Physical Disabilities or who are Aged.

2. Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, each person with an intellectual disability, developmental disability or physical disability who is receiving services pursuant to a home and community-based services waiver granted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1396n , and each person who is aged and is receiving such services, has, to the extent applicable to the services received by the person and appropriate for the person pursuant to the home and community-based services waiver, the right to: (a) Participate in decisions that affect the life of the person, including, without limitation, decisions relating to: (1) The finances and personal property of the person; (2) The location where the person resides; and (3) The development and implementation of any plan for delivering services and the frequency with which services are delivered pursuant to the home and community-based services waiver. (b) Be treated with respect and dignity. (c) An appropriate, safe and sanitary living environment that complies with all local, state and federal standards and recognizes the needs of the person for privacy and independence. (d) Food that is adequate to meet the nutritional needs of the person. (e) Practice the religion of his or her choice or abstain from the practice of any religion. (f) Receive timely, effective and appropriate health care. (g) Receive ancillary services, to the extent necessary for the person. (h) Maintain privacy and confidentiality in personal matters. (i) Communicate freely with persons of his or her choice and in any reasonable manner he or she chooses. (j) Own and use personal property. (k) Have social interactions with persons of any sex or gender identity or expression. (l) Pursue vocational opportunities to promote and enhance the economic independence of the person. (m) Be treated as an equal citizen under the law. (n) Be free from emotional, psychological, physical and financial abuse. (o) Participate in appropriate programs of education, training, social development, habilitation and reasonable recreation, including, without limitation, a class at or other program administered by a university, college, community college or trade school. (p) Select a parent, family member, advocate, employee of this State or other person to act on his or her behalf, including, without limitation, by entering into a supported decision-making agreement pursuant to NRS 162C.200 . (q) Manage his or her own personal finances. (r) Have his or her personal and medical records kept confidential to the extent provided by state and federal law. (s) Voice grievances and suggest changes in policies, services and providers of services without restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination or reprisal. (t) Be free from unnecessary chemical, physical or mechanical restraints. (u) Participate in the political process. (v) Refuse to participate in any medical, psychological or other research or experiment.

3. The rights set forth in subsection 2 do not abrogate any remedies provided by law.

4. As used in this section: (a) “ Developmental disability ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 435.007 . (b) “ Intellectual disability ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 435.007 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.810 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.810
Allowing dog or other animal to injure or kill service animal or service animal in training unlawful; allowing dog or other animal to endanger or injure person accompanied by service animal or service animal in training unlawful; penalties
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for a person to allow a dog or other animal that the person owns, harbors or controls to cause injury to or the death of any service animal or service animal in training, or to endanger or cause injury to a person who has a disability and is accompanied by a service animal or a person who trains service animals and is accompanied by a service animal in training.

2. Any person, including, without limitation, any firm, association or corporation, who violates the provisions of subsection 1: (a) Is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500; and (b) In addition to any criminal penalty that may be imposed, is civilly liable to the person against whom the violation was committed as provided in NRS 426.820 .

3. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order a person convicted of a violation of subsection 1 to pay restitution to the person who has the disability or the person who has custody or ownership of the service animal or service animal in training for any veterinary bills, and for the replacement cost of the service animal or service animal in training if it was killed or disabled or has become mentally or physically unable to perform its duties. The restitution must cover all costs for aides, assistance, transportation and other hardships incurred during the absence, and until the replacement, of the service animal or service animal in training.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.320 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.320
“Committee” defined
Status: in_force

“ Committee ” means the Committee for the Statewide Alert System created by NRS 432.350 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.333 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.333
Recipients of public assistance: Attendance of children at school and assistance with their academic performance
Status: in_force

1. A recipient who has control or charge of a child who is not less than 6 years of age, but is less than 12 years of age, must comply with the provisions of NRS 392.040 with respect to that child.

2. If the head of a household that is receiving benefits pursuant to the program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families has control or charge of a child who is not less than 6 years of age, but is less than 12 years of age, the head of the household shall take every reasonable action to ensure that the child is not at risk of failing to advance to the next grade level in school.

3. If the head of a household that is receiving benefits pursuant to the program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families has control or charge of a child who is not less than 6 years of age, but is less than 12 years of age and: (a) The head of the household does not comply with the provisions of NRS 392.040 with respect to that child; or (b) That child is at risk of failing to advance to the next grade level in school, the Division shall require the head of the household to review with the Division the personal responsibility plan signed by the head of household pursuant to NRS 422A.535 and revise the plan as necessary to assist the head of the household in complying with the provisions of NRS 392.040 and helping the child to improve his or her academic performance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.278 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.278
Hearing: Person with communications disability entitled to services of interpreter
Status: in_force

Any person who is:

1. The subject of a hearing conducted under the authority of the Division; or

2. A witness at that hearing,

and who is a person with a communications disability as defined in NRS 50.050 , is entitled to the services of an interpreter at public expense in accordance with the provisions of NRS 50.050 to 50.053 , inclusive. The interpreter must be appointed by the person who presides at the hearing.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 430A.190 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 430A / Section 430A.190
Privileged communications
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by a specific statute, any communications made to or documents received by an employee or volunteer at a family resource center from a person to obtain the services of the center are privileged and may not be disclosed without the person's consent or unless so ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.384 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.384
Establishment of paternity: Procedure when paternity is disputed
Status: in_force

1. The master shall order blood tests or tests for the genetic identification of the child, mother and alleged father if such tests are not ordered pursuant to NRS 425.490 and: (a) Paternity is alleged pursuant to NRS 425.3826 and a written response denying paternity and requesting a hearing is received by the Chief within the period allowed in paragraph (g) of subsection 1 of NRS 425.3824 ; (b) Any person alleges that more than one person may be the father of the child and none of the persons alleged to be the father acknowledges paternity of the child; or (c) The master determines that there is a valid issue concerning the paternity of the child. The Division shall pay the costs of any tests conducted pursuant to this section. If the district court approves a recommendation establishing the paternity of a child pursuant to NRS 425.3844 , the father shall reimburse the Division for the costs of those tests.

2. If settlement is not made after the master examines the results of the blood tests or tests for genetic identification conducted pursuant to this section or NRS 425.490 , the master shall make a determination of paternity based upon the evidence presented to him.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.27487 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.27487
Eligibility for and coverage under Medicaid for persons who are incarcerated and persons released from incarceration; regulations
Status: in_force

1. To the extent not prohibited by federal law, the Department shall: (a) Suspend, rather than terminate, the eligibility for Medicaid of a person who is incarcerated for the amount of time authorized by regulation pursuant to subsection 2; (b) Authorize a person who is incarcerated and was not eligible for Medicaid before being incarcerated or whose eligibility for Medicaid has been terminated to apply up to 6 months before his or her scheduled release for enrollment in Medicaid immediately upon release, except where such a person is authorized to enroll earlier pursuant to NRS 422.272428 ; and (c) Reinstate or institute, as applicable, eligibility for and coverage under Medicaid for a person described in paragraph (a) or (b) as soon as possible upon his or her release from incarceration if the person otherwise meets the requirements to be eligible for Medicaid at that time.

2. The Department may adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, including, without limitation, regulations that prescribe the amount of time that the eligibility for Medicaid of a person may be suspended pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 before being terminated.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.523 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.523
“Substantial impediment to employment” defined
Status: in_force

“ Substantial impediment to employment ” means that a loss or impairment of eyesight, in light of attendant medical, psychological, vocational, cultural, social or environmental factors, hampers a person's occupational performance by preventing the person from obtaining, retaining or preparing for competitive integrated employment consistent with the capabilities and abilities of the person.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.595 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.595
Written plan to assist child to transition to independent living; duties of agency which provides child welfare services during period that court retains jurisdiction
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.595 effective on the date one of these conditions is met.>

1. If the court retains jurisdiction over a child pursuant to NRS 432B.594 , the agency which provides child welfare services shall develop a written plan to assist the child in transitioning to independent living. Such a plan must include, without limitation, the following goals: (a) That the child save enough money to pay for his or her monthly expenses for at least 3 months; (b) If the child has not graduated from high school or obtained a general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document, that the child remain enrolled in high school or a program to obtain a general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document until graduation or completion of the program; (c) If the child has graduated from high school or obtained a general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document, that the child: (1) Enroll in a program of postsecondary or vocational education; (2) Enroll or participate in a program or activity designed to promote or remove obstacles to employment; or (3) Obtain or actively seek employment which is at least 80 hours per month; (d) That the child secure housing; (e) That the child have adequate income to meet his or her monthly expenses; (f) That the child identify an adult who will be available to provide support to the child; (g) If applicable, that the child have established appropriate supportive services to address any mental health or developmental needs of the child; and (h) If a child is not capable of achieving one or more of the goals set forth in paragraphs (a) to (g), inclusive, that the child have goals which are appropriate for the child based upon the needs of the child.

2. During the period in which the court retains jurisdiction over the child, the agency which provides child welfare services shall: (a) Monitor the plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 and adjust the plan as necessary; (b) Contact the child by telephone at least once each month and in person at least quarterly; (c) Ensure that the child meets with a person who will provide guidance to the child and make the child aware of the services which will be available to the child; and (d) Conduct a meeting with the child at least 30 days, but not more than 45 days, before the jurisdiction of the court is terminated to determine whether the child requires any additional guidance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.60816 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.60816
Second examination of child
Status: in_force

1. A child or a parent or guardian of the child who opposes a petition for the admission of a child alleged to be a child with emotional disturbance to a facility for nonemergency mental health treatment pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 432B.60814 may petition the court to authorize a second examination. The court shall authorize such a second examination upon receiving such a petition. Except as otherwise ordered by the court, a second examination must be completed not later than 45 business days after the court authorizes the examination and before any evidentiary hearing is conducted.

2. If the court authorizes a second examination of the child, the examination must: (a) Be conducted by an independent 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 a certificate pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 432B.60814 or a physician, psychologist, clinical social worker or advanced practice registered nurse who participated in the examination conducted pursuant to that paragraph; or (2) Employed by, connected to or otherwise affiliated with: (I) The person described in subparagraph (1) or any facility which employs that person; or (II) Any facility into which the child may be placed; (b) Include, without limitation: (1) An evaluation of the diagnosis of the child, the risks of harm posed by the child to himself or herself or others and whether the child is capable of being safely and effectively treated in a less restrictive appropriate environment; and (2) Recommendations concerning the placement of the child and the level of care required by the child; 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.460 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.460
Duties of field administrator: Establishment of base camp; information required to be maintained in base camp; communications
Status: in_force

A field administrator shall:

1. Establish a base camp that is continuously monitored by at least one member of the staff of the outdoor youth program while clients are participating in the program.

2. Maintain in the base camp: (a) A master map of the entire area in which activities are conducted pursuant to the program. (b) A file regarding each client and member of the staff who is participating in the program. Each file must contain biographical and medical information concerning the client or member of the staff and information regarding his or her qualifications and fitness for participation in the program. (c) A current list of each client and member of the staff who is on an expedition. (d) A copy of the itinerary for each expedition, including the intended schedule, and a map of the route for the expedition. The field administrator shall, before the expedition leaves the base camp, deliver a copy of the itinerary and map to the Division. (e) A log of each communication between the base camp and a group on expedition.

3. Supervise the maintenance of communications, inspection of equipment and rendering of first aid.

4. Provide the Division with any information it requests regarding the outdoor youth program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.271775 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.271775
State Plan for Medicaid: Inclusion of requirement for payment of costs incurred for postpartum care services
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall include in the State Plan for Medicaid a requirement that the State pay the nonfederal share of expenditures incurred for postpartum care services provided to a recipient of Medicaid for 12 months following the end of pregnancy.

2. As used in this section, “ postpartum care services ” means medical care that is consistent with current standards of care and provided to a person following the end of pregnancy, including, without limitation: (a) The development of a plan for postpartum care; (b) Contact with the person after the end of pregnancy as needed by the person; (c) A comprehensive postpartum visit, including, without limitation: (1) Screening concerning the physical, social and psychological well-being of the person; and (2) If necessary, a referral for a full assessment of the physical, social and psychological well-being of the person and any necessary treatment; (d) Treatment of complications of pregnancy and childbirth, including, without limitation, pelvic floor disorders and postpartum depression, and any necessary referral for the evaluation and treatment of such complications; (e) Screening for cardiovascular disease and, if necessary, a referral for a full assessment for cardiovascular disease and any necessary treatment; and (f) Care related to the loss of a pregnancy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.150 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.150
Excessive corporal punishment may constitute abuse or neglect
Status: in_force

Excessive corporal punishment may result in physical or mental injury constituting abuse or neglect of a child under the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.338 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.338
Duties of Department regarding welfare activities and services
Status: in_force

The Department shall:

1. Administer all public welfare programs of this State, including: (a) State Supplementary Assistance; (b) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; (c) Medicaid; (d) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance; (e) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance; (f) The Program for Child Care and Development; (g) The Program for the Enforcement of Child Support; (h) The Children's Health Insurance Program; and (i) Other welfare activities and services provided for by the laws of this State.

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 any of the services and activities set forth in subsection 1.

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 welfare programs, and in increasing the efficiency of welfare programs 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 welfare needs 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 public assistance, welfare services and institutional care, when deemed necessary or convenient by the Director.

6. Make such agreements with the Federal Government as may be necessary to carry out the Supplemental Security Income Program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.037 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.037
Creation of Trust Fund for Child Welfare; duties of Division; deposit of money in trust fund for child welfare established in county treasury in certain counties and disbursement from fund
Status: in_force

1. The Trust Fund for Child Welfare is hereby created. All benefits for survivors or other awards payable to children receiving child welfare services pursuant to NRS 432.010 to 432.085 , inclusive, in a county whose population is less than 100,000 must be deposited in the State Treasury for credit to the Fund.

2. The Division shall: (a) Keep a separate account for each child who receives money. (b) Deduct from the account any services to the child provided by public money. Any surplus remaining may be expended for extraordinary items deemed beneficial to the child. (c) Remit any surplus balance to the parent or legal guardian of the child, or to the child if the child is emancipated or has reached the age of 18 years, when the Division is no longer legally responsible for the child.

3. The Division shall pay interest to each child's separate account maintained in the Trust Fund for Child Welfare at the end of each interest period. Interest must be paid at a rate equal to the average of the interest rates quoted by at least three banking institutions for interest-bearing savings accounts of $3,000 or less on the first day of each interest period. Interest must be paid on the child's account commencing with the first interest period that the Division is legally responsible for the child. Interest must not be paid for the interest period during which the child ceases to be the legal responsibility of the Division.

4. All benefits for survivors or other awards payable to children receiving child welfare services in a county whose population is 100,000 or more pursuant to NRS 432.010 to 432.085 , inclusive, must be deposited in the trust fund for child welfare established in the county treasury. A disbursement from the benefits for survivors or other awards of a child which is deposited in the fund may be made to the agency which provides child welfare services for any child welfare services provided to the child with public money.

5. As used in this section, “ interest period ” means that period not less frequent than quarterly, as determined by the State Treasurer, for which interest must be paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.024 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.024
“Day care center” defined
Status: in_force

“Day care center” means a facility for the care of adults during the day as defined in NRS 449.004 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.300 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.300
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 432.300 to 432.380 , inclusive, the words and terms defined in NRS 432.305 to 432.330 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.320 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.320
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 432A.320 to 432A.560 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 432A.330 to 432A.370 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.60819 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.60819
Plan for continued care or treatment of child upon discharge
Status: in_force

A facility which provides care or treatment to a child who is in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services and who is admitted to the facility pursuant to NRS 432B.60815 shall develop a written plan, in consultation with the child, for the continued care or treatment of the child upon discharge from the facility. The plan must:

1. Be developed not later than 30 days after the child is admitted to the facility and be updated on an ongoing basis throughout the admission;

2. Be submitted to the court after each period of admission ordered by the court pursuant to NRS 432B.60815 in the manner set forth in NRS 432B.60818 ; and

3. Include, without limitation: (a) The anticipated length of treatment and the anticipated date of discharge of the child from the facility, if known; (b) The name of any person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health who will provide care or treatment to the child after the child is discharged from the facility, if known; (c) A plan for any appropriate care or treatment for the child for at least 60 days after the child is discharged from the facility; and (d) The recommended type of placement of the child after the child is discharged from the facility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.020 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.020
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 427A.021 to 427A.0294 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.0165 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.0165
Nevada Children's Gift Revolving Account
Status: in_force

1. The Nevada Children's Gift Revolving Account is hereby created. All money in the Nevada Children's Gift Revolving Account must be deposited in a financial institution qualified to receive deposits of public money and must be secured with a depository bond that is satisfactory to the State Board of Examiners, unless it is otherwise secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund or a private insurer approved pursuant to NRS 672.755 .

2. The money in the Nevada Children's Gift Revolving Account may be distributed by the Division to foster parents, upon request, on the basis of need, to pay the costs associated with participation by a child in foster care in intramural, recreational, social, school and sports-related activities, including, without limitation, uniforms and equipment, the rental of musical instruments, registration fees and art lessons.

3. All requests for distributions of money from the Nevada Children's Gift Revolving Account must be made to the Division in writing. The person making the request must demonstrate that all other resources for money to pay for the activity have been exhausted.

4. The Division shall develop policies for the administration of this section.

5. Purchases made by the Division pursuant to this section are exempt from the provisions of the State Purchasing Act.

6. The balance in the Nevada Children's Gift Revolving Account must be carried forward at the end of each fiscal year.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.675 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.675
Business Enterprise Account for Persons Who Are Blind
Status: in_force

1. The Business Enterprise Account for Persons Who Are Blind is hereby created within the State General Fund and must be managed by the Administrator of the Division.

2. Money received by the Bureau under the provisions of NRS 426.670 , except commissions assigned to licensees, must: (a) Be deposited in the Business Enterprise Account for Persons Who Are Blind. (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, remain in the Account and not revert to the State General Fund. (c) Be used for: (1) Purchasing, maintaining or replacing vending facilities or the equipment therein; (2) Maintaining a stock of equipment, parts, accessories and merchandise used or planned for use in the Vending Facility Program; (3) Management services, including, without limitation, supervision, inspection, quality control, consultation, accounting, regulating, in-service training and other related services provided on a systematic basis to support and improve vending facilities; and (4) Other purposes, consistent with NRS 426.640 , as may be provided by regulation.

3. Purchases made pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 2 are exempt from the provisions of the State Purchasing Act at the discretion of the Administrator of the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration or his or her designated representative.

4. The Bureau shall: (a) Maintain current inventory records of all equipment, parts, accessories and merchandise charged to the Business Enterprise Account for Persons Who Are Blind; (b) Conduct a periodic physical count of all such equipment, parts, accessories and merchandise; and (c) Reconcile the results of the periodic physical count with the inventory records and cash balance in the Account.

5. If the Business Enterprise Account for Persons Who Are Blind is dissolved or the Vending Facility Program is terminated, the Administrator of the Division shall, within 60 days after the dissolution or termination: (a) Provide an accounting of the money remaining in the Account to all licensees; and (b) Distribute any money remaining in the Account to each licensee in proportion to the amount of time that the licensee has held his or her license. The Division shall, in consultation with the Nevada Committee of Vendors Who Are Blind or its successor organization, adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subsection.

6. Money from any source which may lawfully be used for the Vending Facility Program may be transferred or deposited by the Bureau to the Business Enterprise Account for Persons Who Are Blind.

7. The interest and income earned on the money in the Business Enterprise Account for Persons Who Are Blind, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.340 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.340
“Field administrator” defined
Status: in_force

“Field administrator” means a person who is responsible for:

1. The management of a base camp for an outdoor youth program;

2. The supervision of the staff of the program; and

3. The daily operation of the program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.190 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.190
Recruitment of potential foster homes by foster care agency; training of providers of foster homes
Status: in_force

1. A foster care agency may identify potential foster homes and encourage a potential foster home to apply to the licensing authority for a license to conduct a foster home.

2. A foster care agency shall ensure that each person with whom it contracts as a provider of foster care receives any training required by the provisions of this chapter or by the licensing authority, including, without limitation, specific training to meet the needs of a population that requires specific services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.017 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.017
Account to Assist Persons Formerly in Foster Care; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Account to Assist Persons Formerly in Foster Care is hereby created in the State General Fund.

2. The Account must be administered by the Administrator.

3. The money in the Account must be used to assist persons who attained the age of 18 years while children in foster care in this State to make the transition from foster care to economic self-sufficiency, and may, consistent with that purpose, be: (a) Disbursed on behalf of such persons, on the basis of need, to obtain goods and services, including, without limitation: (1) Job training; (2) Housing assistance; and (3) Medical insurance; (b) Granted to nonprofit community organizations; or (c) Expended to provide matching money required as a condition of any federal grant.

4. A request for the disbursement of money from the Account pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 3 must be made to the Division in writing. The request must include information to demonstrate that all other resources for money to pay for the goods and services have been exhausted.

5. The Division shall adopt such regulations as necessary for the administration of this section.

6. Any money remaining in the Account at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the State General Fund, and the balance in the Account must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.727 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.727
“State personal assistance program” defined
Status: in_force

“ State personal assistance program ” means a program established pursuant to NRS 422.396 , 427A.250 or 427A.793 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.3791 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.3791
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 422.3791 to 422.3795 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 422.37915 to 422.37938 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.210 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.210
Foster care agency which places children in specialized foster homes: Policies and procedures relating to such children; duties with respect to providers of foster care, child and biological family of child; written plan for alternative care in event of emergency
Status: in_force

1. A foster care agency which places children in a specialized foster home shall develop and carry out written policies and procedures relating to children placed in specialized foster homes which must include, without limitation: (a) The service and treatment philosophy of the foster care agency for children with physical, mental or emotional issues and children who are placed in a specialized foster home by a juvenile court; (b) Specific treatment techniques that the foster care agency plans to approve for use with children described in paragraph (a) and their families; (c) Specific strategies for behavior management that the foster care agency will allow providers of foster care to use with children described in paragraph (a); and (d) Adequate staffing to provide the intensity of services required when caring for children described in paragraph (a).

2. A foster care agency shall require a provider of foster care to serve as an active participant in the treatment or care plan of a child who is placed in a specialized foster home. The foster care agency shall: (a) Provide services to support the provider of foster care in reducing barriers in caring for and supporting any children placed in a specialized foster home; (b) Arrange or provide support for the provider of foster care to arrange for the child to receive appropriate clinical services, including, without limitation, psychiatric, psychological and medication management services; and (c) Ensure cooperation between the employees of the foster care agency, the provider of foster care, the child and the biological family of the child in meeting the goals of the child's treatment plan.

3. A foster care agency which places children in a specialized foster home shall have a written plan for alternative care in the event of an emergency if the placement of the child into a specialized foster home disrupts that specialized foster home.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.372 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.372
Provision of public assistance to qualified persons who are not citizens or nationals of United States
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall provide public assistance pursuant to: (a) The program established to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; (b) Medicaid; or (c) Any program for which a grant has been provided to this State pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 1397 et seq., to a qualified person who is not a citizen or national of the United States who complies with the requirements established by the Department pursuant to federal law and this chapter for the receipt of benefits pursuant to that program.

2. A person who is not a citizen or national of the United States is considered “qualified” for the purposes of subsection 1 if the person meets the requirements of 8 U.S.C. § 1641(b) .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.405 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.405
Silver State Scripts Board: Duties and powers
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall, by regulation, set forth the duties of the Board, which must include, without limitation: (a) Identifying the prescription drugs which should be included on the list of preferred prescription drugs developed by the Department pursuant to NRS 422.4025 , which must include, without limitation, any prescription drug required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to be covered by the Medicaid program and any other prescription drug deemed essential by the Board; (b) Identifying the prescription drugs which should be excluded from any restrictions that are imposed by the Medicaid program on drugs that are on the list of preferred prescription drugs; (c) Identifying classes of therapeutic prescription drugs for its review and performing a clinical analysis of each drug included in each class that is identified for review; and (d) Reviewing at least annually all classes of therapeutic prescription drugs on the list of preferred prescription drugs developed by the Department pursuant to NRS 422.4025 .

2. The Department shall, by regulation, require the Board to: (a) Base its decisions on evidence of clinical efficacy, safety and outcomes for patients and, if the difference between the clinical efficacy, safety and outcomes for two or more drugs is not clinically significant, cost; (b) Review new pharmaceutical products in as expeditious a manner as possible; and (c) Consider new clinical evidence supporting the inclusion of an existing pharmaceutical product on the list of preferred prescription drugs developed by the Department and new clinical evidence supporting the exclusion of an existing pharmaceutical product from any restrictions that are imposed by the Medicaid program on drugs that are on the list of preferred prescription drugs in as expeditious a manner as possible.

3. The Department shall, by regulation, authorize the Board to: (a) In carrying out its duties, exercise clinical judgment and analyze peer review articles, published studies, and other medical and scientific information; and (b) Establish subcommittees to analyze specific issues that arise as the Board carries out its duties.

4. The Board may close any portion of a meeting during which it considers the cost of prescription drugs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.160 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.160
Immunity from civil or criminal liability; presumption
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, immunity from civil or criminal liability extends to every person who in good faith: (a) Makes a report pursuant to NRS 432B.220 ; (b) Conducts an interview or allows an interview to be taken pursuant to NRS 432B.270 ; (c) Allows or takes photographs or X-rays pursuant to NRS 432B.270 ; (d) Causes a medical test to be performed pursuant to NRS 432B.270 ; (e) Provides a record, or a copy thereof, of a medical test performed pursuant to NRS 432B.270 to an agency which provides child welfare services to the child, a law enforcement agency that participated in the investigation of the report made pursuant to NRS 432B.220 or the prosecuting attorney's office; (f) Holds a child pursuant to NRS 432B.400 , takes possession of a child pursuant to NRS 432B.630 or places a child in protective custody pursuant to any provision of this chapter; (g) Performs any act pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 432B.630 ; (h) Refers a case or recommends the filing of a petition pursuant to NRS 432B.380 ; or (i) Participates in a judicial proceeding resulting from a referral or recommendation.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not confer any immunity from liability for the negligent performance of any act pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 432B.630 .

3. In any proceeding to impose liability against a person for: (a) Making a report pursuant to NRS 432B.220 ; or (b) Performing any act set forth in paragraphs (b) to (i), inclusive, of subsection 1, there is a presumption that the person acted in good faith.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.430 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.430
Duties of field administrator: Written general plan for preventing diseases and coping with emergencies in field
Status: in_force

A field administrator shall prepare a written general plan:

1. For the prevention and elimination of infectious and communicable diseases in the field.

2. For coping with injuries and emergencies in the field, including: (a) The assignment of authority and duties to particular members of the staff; (b) Procedures for the provision of medical care; (c) Procedures for the notification of a client's physician and nearest relative or guardian; (d) Procedures for the relocation of groups in the field; (e) Procedures for the evacuation of groups from the field; and (f) Procedures for the supervision of clients after relocation or evacuation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.020 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.020
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 432A.0205 to 432A.0295 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.3963 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.3963
Amendment of home and community-based services waiver to include certain services for and compensation of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to amend its home and community-based services waiver granted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1396n . The waiver must be amended, in addition to providing coverage for any home and community-based service which the waiver covers on January 1, 2025, to authorize: (a) The Department to include as medical assistance under Medicaid the funding of habilitation services designed to provide persons with intellectual disabilities or persons with developmental disabilities assistance in pursuing competitive integrated employment, including, without limitation: (1) Benefit counseling to assist a person with an intellectual disability or person with a developmental disability in earning a higher income while retaining any benefits or services that the person may be receiving. (2) Job coaching and job development. To the extent authorized by the Federal Government, the services described in this subparagraph must not be subject to authorization limits. (b) The compensation of a recipient of services under the waiver described in subsection 1 who is receiving prevocational services at a rate equal to or greater than the state minimum wage, including, without limitation, by waiving the requirement prescribed by 42 C.F.R. § 440.180(c)(2)(i)(B) that a person receiving prevocational services be compensated at less than 50 percent of the minimum wage.

2. The Department shall: (a) Cooperate with the Federal Government in amending the waiver pursuant to this section; (b) If the Federal Government approves the amendments to the waiver, adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, including, without limitation, the criteria to be used in determining eligibility for the habilitation services designed to provide assistance to persons pursuing competitive integrated employment pursuant to subsection 1; and (c) Implement the amendments to the waiver only to the extent that the amendments are approved by the Federal Government.

3. As used in this section, “ competitive integrated employment ” has the meaning ascribed to it in 29 U.S.C. § 705(5) .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.29301 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.29301
Administration of provisions concerning recovery of amounts incorrectly paid for recipient of Medicaid; regulations; enforcement
Status: in_force

The Director:

1. Shall administer the provisions of NRS 422.29302 , 422.29304 and 422.29306 ;

2. May adopt such regulations as are necessary for the administration of those provisions; and

3. May invoke any legal, equitable or special procedures for the enforcement of those provisions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.030 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.030
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its stated purposes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.607 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.607
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 432B.607 to 432B.6085 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 432B.6071 to 432B.6074 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.518 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.518
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 426.517 to 426.610 , inclusive, the words and terms defined in NRS 426.519 to 426.526 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.305 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.305
Assignment of disposition to report
Status: in_force

1. An agency which provides child welfare services shall, upon determining that an investigation is not warranted or upon the conclusion of an investigation of a report concerning the possible abuse or neglect of a child, assign one of the following dispositions to the report: (a) Substantiated. (b) Unsubstantiated. (c) Unable to locate or contact. (d) Administrative closure.

2. A disposition of unable to locate or contact or administrative closure shall be deemed to be equivalent to a disposition of unsubstantiated for all purposes.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Administrative closure ” means that the agency which provides child welfare services has determined that it lacks the authority to investigate a report concerning the possible abuse or neglect of a child. (b) “ Substantiated ” means that the agency which provides child welfare services has determined by a preponderance of the evidence that the alleged abuse or neglect occurred and was committed by the person named in the report as allegedly causing the abuse or neglect. (c) “ Unable to locate or contact ” means that the agency which provides child welfare services was unable to complete an investigation of a report concerning the possible abuse or neglect of a child because: (1) The agency which provides child welfare services lacks the information necessary to complete the investigation, including, without limitation, the current address of the child or his or her parent or legal guardian; (2) The parent or guardian of the child was contacted and then relocated and can no longer be located to complete the investigation; or (3) The agency which provides child welfare services located the parent or guardian of the child but, after making persistent efforts, is unable to make contact with the parent or guardian of the child to complete the investigation. (d) “ Unsubstantiated ” means that the agency which provides child welfare services has determined by a preponderance of the evidence that the alleged abuse or neglect did not occur or was not committed by the person named in the report as allegedly causing the abuse or neglect.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.273 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.273
Establishment, development and implementation of Medicaid managed care program
Status: in_force

<Section effective until Jan. 1, 2026. See, also, section 422.273 effective Jan. 1, 2026.>

1. For any Medicaid managed care program established in the State of Nevada, the Department shall contract only with a health maintenance organization that has: (a) Negotiated in good faith with a federally-qualified health center to provide health care services for the health maintenance organization; (b) Negotiated in good faith with the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada to provide inpatient and ambulatory services to recipients of Medicaid; and (c) Negotiated in good faith with the University of Nevada School of Medicine to provide health care services to recipients of Medicaid. Nothing in this section shall be construed as exempting a federally-qualified health center, the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada or the University of Nevada School of Medicine from the requirements for contracting with the health maintenance organization.

2. During the development and implementation of any Medicaid managed care program, the Department shall cooperate with the University of Nevada School of Medicine by assisting in the provision of an adequate and diverse group of patients upon which the school may base its educational programs.

3. The University of Nevada School of Medicine may establish a nonprofit organization to assist in any research necessary for the development of a Medicaid managed care program, receive and accept gifts, grants and donations to support such a program and assist in establishing educational services about the program for recipients of Medicaid.

4. For the purpose of contracting with a Medicaid managed care program pursuant to this section, a health maintenance organization is exempt from the provisions of NRS 695C.123 .

5. The provisions of this section apply to any managed care organization, including a health maintenance organization, that provides health care services to recipients of Medicaid under the State Plan for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program pursuant to a contract with the Division. Such a managed care organization or health maintenance organization is not required to establish a system for conducting external reviews of adverse determinations in accordance with chapter 695B, 695C or 695G of NRS . This subsection does not exempt such a managed care organization or health maintenance organization for services provided pursuant to any other contract.

6. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Federally-qualified health center” has the meaning ascribed to it in 42 U.S.C. § 1396d(l)(2)(B) . (b) “Health maintenance organization” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 695C.030 . (c) “Managed care organization” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 695G.050 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.240 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.240
Penalty for failure to make report
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of NRS 432B.220 is guilty of:

1. For the first violation, a misdemeanor.

2. For each subsequent violation, a gross misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.46809 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.46809
Powers and duties of and limitations on guardian ad litem; communications privileged
Status: in_force

1. In making decisions on behalf of a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child, a guardian ad litem appointed for the parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child pursuant to NRS 432B.46803 shall: (a) Consider the wishes of the parent or other person and inform the court of those wishes; and (b) Act in the best interests of the parent or other person, as determined by the guardian ad litem using his or her independent judgment.

2. Communications between a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child and his or her guardian ad litem are privileged and confidential to the same extent as communications between the parent and his or her attorney.

3. A guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.46803 may not take any action to relinquish parental rights, effectuate a termination of parental rights or consent to a specific adoption on behalf of the person for whom the guardian ad litem is appointed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.3962 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.3962
Amendment of home and community-based services waiver to include as medical assistance under Medicaid funding of assisted living supportive services for senior citizens who reside in certain assisted living facilities
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to amend its home and community-based services waiver granted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1396n . The waiver must be amended, in addition to providing coverage for any home and community-based services which the waiver covers on June 4, 2005, to authorize the Department to include as medical assistance under Medicaid the funding of assisted living supportive services for senior citizens who reside in assisted living facilities which are certified by the Housing Division of the Department of Business and Industry pursuant to NRS 319.147 .

2. The Department shall: (a) Cooperate with the Federal Government in amending the waiver pursuant to this section; (b) If the Federal Government approves the amendments to the waiver, adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, including, without limitation, the criteria to be used in determining eligibility for the assisted living supportive services funded pursuant to subsection 1; and (c) Implement the amendments to the waiver only to the extent that the amendments are approved by the Federal Government.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Assisted living facility ” means a residential facility for groups that: (1) Satisfies the requirements set forth in subsection 7 of NRS 449.0302 ; and (2) Has staff at the facility available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide scheduled assisted living supportive services and assisted living supportive services that are required in an emergency in a manner that promotes maximum dignity and independence of residents of the facility. (b) “ Assisted living supportive services ” means services which are provided at an assisted living facility to residents of the assisted living facility, including, without limitation: (1) Personal care services; (2) Homemaker services; (3) Chore services; (4) Attendant care; (5) Companion services; (6) Medication oversight; (7) Therapeutic, social and recreational programming; and (8) Services which ensure that the residents of the facility are safe, secure and adequately supervised.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.045 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.045
“Low-Income Home Energy Assistance” defined
Status: in_force

“ Low-Income Home Energy Assistance ” means the program established to assist persons of low income to meet the costs of heating and cooling their homes pursuant to the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, 42 U.S.C. §§ 8621 et seq., as amended.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.090 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.090
Compliance with federal requirements; disbursement of state money for matching federal grants
Status: in_force

1. The Division may comply with such requirements as may be necessary to obtain federal money.

2. The Administrator may disburse state money, to the extent the Division has money budgeted for the purpose, to enable nonprofit, sponsoring organizations and political subdivisions of this State to obtain matching federal grants.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.3965 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.3965
Application for federal waiver authorizing inclusion under Medicaid of structured family caregiving for persons suffering from dementia; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Department shall apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for a home and community-based services waiver granted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1396n(c) . The waiver must authorize the Department to include structured family caregiving for persons suffering from dementia as medical assistance under Medicaid.

2. The waiver must: (a) Authorize an applicant for or a recipient of Medicaid suffering from dementia to choose any: (1) Person, including, without limitation, a spouse or a person who is legally responsible for the recipient, to serve as his or her caregiver; and (2) Appropriate residence in which to receive structured family caregiving; (b) Require a caregiver chosen by a recipient of Medicaid pursuant to paragraph (a), including, without limitation, a caregiver chosen by an applicant whose application is approved, to be or become an employee of an agency to provide personal care services in the home or an intermediary service organization; (c) Establish a per diem rate to be paid to an agency to provide personal care services in the home or an intermediary service organization that employs a caregiver pursuant to paragraph (b); (d) Require an agency to provide personal care services in the home or intermediary service organization that employs a caregiver pursuant to paragraph (b) to provide to the caregiver a daily stipend that is at least 65 percent of the per diem rate paid to the agency to provide personal care services in the home or intermediary service organization; and (e) Require a caregiver chosen by a recipient of Medicaid pursuant to paragraph (a), including, without limitation, a caregiver chosen by an applicant whose application is approved, to complete any training the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department determines to be necessary for the caregiver to provide adequate care to the recipient.

3. The Department shall: (a) Cooperate with the Federal Government in obtaining a waiver pursuant to this section; (b) If the Federal Government approves the waiver, adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, including, without limitation, the criteria to be used in determining eligibility for an applicant for or a recipient of Medicaid suffering from dementia to receive structured family caregiving pursuant to this section; and (c) Implement the amendments to the waiver only to the extent that the amendments are approved by the Federal Government.

4. As used in this section: (a) “ Agency to provide personal care services in the home ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0021 . (b) “ Intermediary service organization ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.4304 . (c) “ Structured family caregiving ” means the provision of services to a person who resides in the same residence as the caregiver on a full-time basis. The services provided may include, without limitation: (1) Case management services; (2) Personal care services; (3) Personal assistance; (4) Homemaker services; and (5) Health-related services, including, without limitation, home health aide services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.012 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.012
“Division” defined
Status: in_force

“Division” means the Division of Child and Family Services of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.001 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.001
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 422.003 to 422.054 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432C.080 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432C / Section 432C.080
“Sexual abuse” defined
Status: in_force

“ Sexual abuse ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432B.100 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.696 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.696
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 422A.696 to 422A.6972 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 422A.6962 to 422A.6968 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.170 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.170
Fiscal duties
Status: in_force

The Administrator:

1. Is responsible for and shall supervise the fiscal affairs and responsibilities of the Division, subject to administrative supervision by the Director.

2. Shall present the biennial budget of the Division to the Legislature in conjunction with the Budget Division of the Office of Finance.

3. Shall allocate, in the interest of efficiency and economy, the State's appropriation for the administration of each program for which the Division is responsible, subject to administrative supervision by the Director.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.604 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.604
Creation; members; terms; vacancies; members serve without compensation; duties
Status: in_force

1. The district court in each judicial district that includes a county whose population is less than 100,000 shall create a local advisory board to expedite proceedings for the placement of children. The district court shall appoint to the local advisory board: (a) One member who is representative of foster parents; (b) One member who is representative of attorneys in public or private practice; (c) One member who is employed by the Division of Child and Family Services; (d) One member who is either employed by the public school system and works with children on a regular basis, or works in the field of mental health and works with children on a regular basis; and (e) One member who is a resident of the judicial district in which the local advisory board is created.

2. The district court shall provide for initial terms of each member of the local advisory board so that the terms are staggered. After the initial terms, the members of the local advisory board shall serve terms of 4 years. Any member of the local advisory board may be reappointed. If a vacancy occurs during the term of a member, the district court shall appoint a person similarly qualified to replace that member for the remainder of the unexpired term. The district court may remove a member from the local advisory board if the member neglects his or her duty or commits malfeasance in office.

3. Members of a local advisory board serve without compensation, and necessary travel and per diem expenses may not be reimbursed.

4. The Division of Child and Family Services shall provide each local advisory board with administrative support and shall provide any information requested by a local advisory board to the local advisory board within 10 working days after receiving the request for information.

5. Each local advisory board shall: (a) At its first meeting and annually thereafter, elect a chair from among its members. (b) Review each case referred to it pursuant to NRS 432B.606 , and provide the referring court and the Office of the Attorney General with any recommendations to expedite the completion of the case. (c) Twice each year, provide a report of its activities and any recommendations to expedite the completion of cases to the district court, the Division of Child and Family Services and the Legislature, or the Legislative Commission when the Legislature is not in regular session.

6. A local advisory board may review other cases as deemed appropriate by the district court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.2362 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.2362
Fiscal duties
Status: in_force

The Administrator:

1. Is responsible for and shall supervise the fiscal affairs and responsibilities of the Division, subject to administrative supervision by the Director.

2. Shall present the biennial budget of the Division to the Legislature in conjunction with the Budget Division of the Office of Finance.

3. Shall allocate, in the interest of efficiency and economy, the State's appropriation for the administration of each program for which the Division is responsible, subject to administrative supervision by the Director.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.070 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.070
“Mental injury” defined
Status: in_force

“Mental injury” means an injury to the intellectual or psychological capacity or the emotional condition of a child as evidenced by an observable and substantial impairment of the ability of the child to function within a normal range of performance or behavior.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.515 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.515
Failure to carry white or metallic cane or use service animal as evidence of contributory negligence in action against common carrier or place of public accommodation
Status: in_force

The failure of a:

1. Person who is blind to carry a white or metallic colored cane or to use a service animal;

2. Person who is deaf to use a service animal; or

3. Person with a disability not described in subsection 1 or 2 to use a service animal,

does not constitute contributory negligence per se, but may be admissible as evidence of contributory negligence in a personal injury action by that person against a common carrier or any other means of public conveyance or transportation or a place of public accommodation as defined by NRS 651.050 when the injury arises from the person who is blind, person who is deaf or person with any other disability making use of the facilities or services offered by the carrier or place of public accommodation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.070 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.070
“State Supplementary Assistance” defined
Status: in_force

“ State Supplementary Assistance ” means the program established to provide state assistance to persons who are aged or blind in connection with the Supplemental Security Income Program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.27482 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.27482
Report concerning provision of health benefits by large employers
Status: in_force

1. On or before January 1 of each year, the Director shall prepare, in consultation with the Director of the Department of Business and Industry, a report which includes, without limitation: (a) The name, street address of the office of the registered agent and the principal place of business of an employer in this State that employs 50 or more employees and whether the employer offers health benefits to its employees; (b) The total number of persons enrolled in Medicaid who are employed on a full-time basis by such an employer; (c) The number of persons enrolled in Medicaid who are married to or the dependent of an employee of such an employer; and (d) The cost of providing coverage through Medicaid to the persons described in paragraphs (b) and (c).

2. The report prepared pursuant to subsection 1 must not contain any individually identifiable health information and must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191 , as amended.

3. The Director shall submit the report required pursuant to subsection 1 to: (a) The Governor; and (b) The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature.

4. The report required pursuant to this section must not include any personally identifiable information of a person whose information is included in the report.

5. As used in this section, “individually identifiable health information” has the meaning ascribed to it in 45 C.F.R. § 160.103 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.097 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.097
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 432.097 to 432.130 , inclusive, the words and terms defined in NRS 432.098 and 432.0999 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.411 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.411
“Department” defined
Status: in_force

“ Department ” means the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.135 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.135
Orientation, training, supervision and evaluation of staff; written policies and procedures for personnel, services and programs required; maintenance of personnel records
Status: in_force

1. The foster care agency shall develop and carry out a written plan for the orientation, training, supervision and evaluation of members of the staff.

2. The orientation must include, without limitation, information on the policies and procedures of the foster care agency, goals for the programs and services of the foster care agency, the responsibilities of members of the staff and the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto that relate to licensing. The training must include, without limitation, any training required by the licensing authority and the training required by NRS 424.235 . Each member of the staff must be evaluated at least once each year.

3. The foster care agency shall maintain comprehensive written policies and procedures for the personnel, services and programs of the foster care agency and make the policies and procedures readily available to the members of the staff and to the licensing authority.

4. The foster care agency shall maintain comprehensive records for personnel that, upon request, must be made available to the licensing authority.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.085 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.085
Liability of parents for maintenance and special services provided to child placed in custody of agency which provides child welfare services; schedules for repayment; regulations; enforcement; deposit of money
Status: in_force

1. The parents of a child placed in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services pursuant to the provisions of NRS 62A.380 or 432.010 to 432.085 , inclusive, or chapter 432B of NRS are liable to the agency which provides child welfare services for the cost of maintenance and special services provided to the child.

2. The Division shall establish by regulation reasonable schedules for the repayment of money owed by parents pursuant to subsection 1.

3. An agency which provides child welfare services may waive all or any part of the amount due pursuant to this section if it determines that the parents of the child do not have the ability to pay the amount.

4. If a parent refuses to pay an agency which provides child welfare services for money owed under this section, the agency which provides child welfare services may bring a civil action to recover all money owed with interest thereon at the rate of 7 percent per year commencing 30 days after an itemized statement of the amount owed is submitted to the parents.

5. All money collected pursuant to this section must be deposited: (a) In a county whose population is less than 100,000, with the State Treasurer for credit to the State Child Welfare Services Account. (b) In a county whose population is 100,000 or more, with the county treasurer for credit to a fund or account established by the board of county commissioners.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.496 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.496
Selection of one or more fiduciary organizations to administer money in Program
Status: in_force

The State Treasurer may select one or more fiduciary organizations to administer any money received from the State Treasurer pursuant to NRS 422A.495 . In making the selections, the State Treasurer shall consider, without limitation, the following factors:

1. The ability of the fiduciary organization to implement and administer the Program, including, without limitation, the ability to: (a) Verify that a person qualifies to become an account holder; (b) Certify that the money in an individual development account is used only for authorized purposes; and (c) Exercise general fiscal accountability;

2. The capacity of the fiduciary organization to provide or raise matching funds for the deposits of account holders;

3. The capacity of the fiduciary organization to provide support and general assistance to an account holder to increase the financial independence of the account holder and the household of the account holder; and

4. The connections that the fiduciary organization has to other activities and programs that are designed to increase the financial independence of persons who qualify to become account holders pursuant to NRS 422A.493 through: (a) Education and training; (b) Home ownership; and (c) Small business development.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.4075 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.4075
Authority of Administrator to organize multidisciplinary team to oversee review conducted by child death review team; access to information and privileges
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator of the Division of Child and Family Services may organize a multidisciplinary team to oversee any review of the death of a child conducted by a multidisciplinary team that is organized by an agency which provides child welfare services pursuant to NRS 432B.405 .

2. A multidisciplinary team organized pursuant to subsection 1 is entitled to the same access and privileges granted to a multidisciplinary team to review the death of a child pursuant to NRS 432B.407 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.460 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.460
“Benefit” defined
Status: in_force

“Benefit” means a benefit authorized by the Plan.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.4685 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.4685
Persons eligible for court appointment
Status: in_force

If proceedings pursuant to this chapter involve the protection of a child who requires psychiatric care, including, without limitation, any child who is administered a psychotropic medication, the court shall appoint the parent or legal guardian of the child as the person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child or, if a parent or legal guardian of the child is not able or willing to act as the person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child:

1. The person nominated by the agency which provides child welfare services pursuant to NRS 432B.4684 ; or

2. Any other person who the court determines is qualified to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.365 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.365
Prohibition against denial, reduction, discontinuance or termination of public assistance in violation of federal requirements
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Division shall not, pursuant to this chapter, deny, reduce, discontinue or terminate any public assistance in violation of any requirement of federal law or condition to the receipt of federal money.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.400 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.400
Registry of information concerning responsible parents: Establishment; requests for information and assistance; failure to comply with request; disclosure of information
Status: in_force

1. The Division may establish a central unit to serve as a registry for the receipt of information, for answering inquiries concerning responsible parents, to coordinate and supervise departmental activities in relation to responsible parents and to ensure effective cooperation with law enforcement agencies.

2. To effectuate the purposes of this section, the Administrator or a prosecuting attorney may, in addition to the information the Chief is authorized to request pursuant to NRS 425.393 , request all information and assistance as authorized by this chapter from the following persons and entities: (a) State, county and local agencies; (b) Public and private employers; (c) Employee organizations and trusts of every kind; (d) Financial institutions and entities which are in the business of providing credit reports; and (e) Public utilities.

3. The persons and entities described in subsection 2 and their officers and employees shall: (a) Cooperate in the location of a responsible parent who has abandoned or deserted, or is failing to support his or her child; and (b) Upon the request of the Division or the prosecuting attorney, provide all information on hand relative to the location, income and property of such a parent.

4. A disclosure made in good faith pursuant to subsection 3 does not give rise to any action for damages for the disclosure.

5. If a person or other entity fails to supply the information requested pursuant to subsection 2, the Administrator or prosecuting attorney may issue a subpoena to compel the person or entity to provide that information. A person or entity that fails to comply with a request made pursuant to subsection 2 is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each failure to comply.

6. Any record established pursuant to the provisions of this section is available only to: (a) The Attorney General; (b) A district attorney; (c) A court having jurisdiction in a paternity, support or abandonment proceeding or action; (d) The resident parent, legal guardian, attorney or agent of a child who is not receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families pursuant to Title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. §§ 601 et seq. ); or (e) An agency of the Federal Government or of this or any other state as authorized by regulations of the Division adopted in accordance with the provisions of the Social Security Act.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.3852 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.3852
Certification of proceeding to district court: Representation of public interests; presentation of case
Status: in_force

1. In a proceeding certified to the district court pursuant to the provisions of NRS 425.3848 or 425.385 , the interests of the public must be represented by the district attorney of the county in which the district court sits.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1, the case may be presented by an employee of the Program or the office of the district attorney.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.162 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.162
Creation; appointment of members; terms; Chair; members serve without additional compensation; member who is state employee must be relieved from duties to prepare for and attend meetings
Status: in_force

1. The Advisory Committee on Medicaid Innovation is hereby created in the Division. The Director shall appoint the members to serve on the Advisory Committee.

2. The Director shall appoint officers and employees of the Executive Branch of State Government to serve as voting members of the Advisory Committee and may appoint such other persons as the Director deems necessary or appropriate to serve as nonvoting members.

3. The Director shall appoint each member to serve for a term of 2 years.

4. At its first meeting and annually thereafter, the Advisory Committee shall elect a Chair from among its voting members.

5. Members of the Advisory Committee serve without any additional compensation.

6. A member of the Advisory Committee who is an officer or employee of this State or a political subdivision of this State must be relieved from his or her duties without loss of regular compensation so that he or she may prepare for and attend meetings of the Advisory Committee and perform any work necessary to carry out the duties of the Advisory Committee in the most timely manner practicable. A state agency or political subdivision of this State shall not require an officer or employee who is a member of the Advisory Committee to: (a) Make up the time the member is absent from work to carry out his or her duties as a member of the Advisory Committee; or (b) Take annual leave or compensatory time for the absence.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 426.685 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 426 / Section 426.685
Establishment of vending facility in or on building or property that is not public building or property; owner of building may enter into contract requiring incentive pay
Status: in_force

1. The Bureau may establish a vending facility in or on a building or property that is not a public building or property if the owner of the building or property consents and enters into a contract with the Bureau.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the owner of a building or property in or on which a vending facility is established pursuant to subsection 1 may enter into a contract with the Bureau that requires the licensee to pay an incentive to the owner of the building or property. An incentive may not be paid to the owner of a building or property with respect to a vending facility located in a portion of the building or property leased or rented to a public entity.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.910 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.910
“Vulnerable person” defined
Status: in_force

“ Vulnerable person ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 228.262 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.195 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.195
Agency which provides child welfare services required to provide training to certain employees concerning rights of certain persons responsible for child's welfare and working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning children; employees not required or authorized to offer legal advice, legal assistance or legal interpretation of state or federal laws
Status: in_force

1. An agency which provides child welfare services shall provide training to each person who is employed by the agency and who provides child welfare services. Such training must include, without limitation, instruction concerning the applicable state and federal constitutional and statutory rights of a person who is responsible for a child's welfare and who is: (a) The subject of an investigation of alleged abuse or neglect of a child; or (b) A party to a proceeding concerning the alleged abuse or neglect of a child pursuant to NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590 , inclusive.

2. In addition to the training provided pursuant to subsection 1, an agency which provides child welfare services shall ensure that each employee of the agency who comes into direct contact with children receives, within 90 days after employment and annually thereafter, training concerning working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning children.

3. Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring or authorizing a person who is employed by an agency which provides child welfare services to offer legal advice, legal assistance or legal interpretation of state or federal statutes or laws.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.096 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.096
Notice of hearing regarding license; actions authorized after notice and hearing; procedure upon appeal to district court
Status: in_force

1. After notice and hearing, a licensing authority may: (a) Deny an application for a license to operate a foster care agency if the licensing authority determines that the applicant does not comply with the provisions of NRS 424.093 to 424.270 , inclusive, and the regulations adopted by the Division pursuant thereto. (b) Upon a finding of deficiency, require a foster care agency to prepare a plan of corrective action and, within 90 days or a shorter period prescribed by the licensing authority require the foster care agency to complete the plan of corrective action. (c) Refuse to renew a license or may revoke a license if the licensing authority finds that the foster care agency has refused or failed to meet any of the established standards or has violated any of the regulations adopted by the Division pursuant to NRS 424.093 .

2. A notice of the time and place of the hearing must be mailed to the last known address of the applicant or licensee at least 15 days before the date fixed for the hearing.

3. When an order of a licensing authority is appealed to the district court, the trial may be de novo.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422A.491 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422A / Section 422A.491
“Program” defined
Status: in_force

“ Program ” means the Individual Development Account Program established pursuant to NRS 422A.487 to 422A.497 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.625 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.625
Background checks required before entering into agreement with relative for assistance pursuant to Program
Status: in_force

1. An agency which provides child welfare services shall, before entering into an agreement for assistance pursuant to the Program, obtain from appropriate law enforcement agencies information on the background and personal history of each relative of a child who seeks assistance pursuant to the Program and each resident of the home of such relative who is 18 years of age or older, to determine whether the person investigated has been arrested for or convicted of any crime.

2. The relative and each resident of the home of such relative must submit to the agency which provides child welfare services or its approved designee: (a) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the agency or its approved designee to forward those fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report to enable the agency or its approved designee to conduct an investigation pursuant to this subsection; and (b) Written permission to conduct a child abuse and neglect screening.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.27485 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.27485
Enrollment of eligible Indian children in Children's Health Insurance Program: Duty of Department to seek assistance of and cooperate with Indian tribes; immediate action required; certain contracts for provision of services required
Status: in_force

The Department shall:

1. Seek the assistance of and cooperate with Indian tribes, tribal organizations and organizations that collaborate with Indian tribes to identify Indian children who may be eligible to enroll in the Children's Health Insurance Program and facilitate the enrollment of such children in the Children's Health Insurance Program;

2. Upon determining that an Indian child is eligible for the Children's Health Insurance Program, immediately take any necessary action to enroll the child in the Children's Health Insurance Program; and

3. Contract with the Indian Health Service and tribal clinics that provide health care services to Indians to provide health care services to Indian children who are enrolled in the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.110 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.110
“Sexual exploitation” defined
Status: in_force

“Sexual exploitation” includes forcing, allowing or encouraging a child:

1. To solicit for or engage in prostitution;

2. To view a pornographic film or literature; and

3. To engage in: (a) Filming, photographing or recording on videotape; or (b) Posing, modeling, depiction or a live performance before an audience,

which involves the exhibition of a child's genitals or any sexual conduct with a child, as defined in NRS 200.700 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.272424 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.272424
Medicaid: Inclusion of coverage for polycarbonate lenses; application for waiver or amendment
Status: in_force

1. To the extent that federal financial participation is available, the Director shall include under Medicaid coverage for polycarbonate lenses. Medicaid must not require, as a condition precedent to such coverage: (a) A provider of health care to provide documentation concerning the reasons for using a polycarbonate lens instead of another type of lens; or (b) The recipient of Medicaid to try another type of lens.

2. The Department shall: (a) Apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for any waiver of federal law or apply for any amendment of the State Plan for Medicaid that is necessary for the Department to receive federal funding to provide the coverage described in subsection 1. (b) 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 paragraph (a).
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.039 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.039
Licensing authority or designee authorized to conduct preliminary Federal Bureau of Investigation name-based check of background of certain adult residents of foster home in which child will be placed in emergency situation; person investigated to supply fingerprints; exchange of information; removal of child from home upon refusal to supply fingerprints
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 424.039 effective after one of these conditions is met.>

1. A licensing authority or its approved designee may, in accordance with the procedures set forth in 28 C.F.R. §§ 901 et seq. , conduct a preliminary Federal Bureau of Investigation Interstate Identification Index name-based check of the records of criminal history of a resident who is 18 years of age or older of a foster home in which the licensing authority wishes to place a child in an emergency situation, other than a resident who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to NRS 432B.594 , to determine whether the person investigated has been arrested for or convicted of any crime.

2. Upon request of a licensing authority that wishes to place a child in a foster home in an emergency situation, or upon request of the approved designee of the licensing authority, a resident who is 18 years of age or older of the foster home in which the licensing authority wishes to place the child, other than a resident who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to NRS 432B.594 , must submit to the licensing authority or its approved designee a complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the licensing authority or its approved designee to forward those fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report. The licensing authority or its approved designee shall forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History within the time set forth in federal law or regulation.

3. If a resident who is 18 years of age or older of a foster home in which a licensing authority places a child in an emergency situation, other than a resident who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to NRS 432B.594 , refuses to provide a complete set of fingerprints to the licensing authority or its approved designee upon request pursuant to subsection 2, the licensing authority must immediately remove the child from the foster home.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.920 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.920
Establishment; membership; members serve without compensation; quorum; leave for members who are public employees; Chair; meetings; limited immunity; gifts, grants an donations; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Vulnerable Adult Fatality Review Committee is hereby established within the Department.

2. The Director shall appoint to the Committee: (a) One member who is a licensed social worker who is actively providing services to clients in this State who are vulnerable persons; (b) One member who is an attorney and is: (1) Licensed to practice law in this State; and (2) Employed by the Office of the Attorney General; and (c) At least 4 but not more than 10 members who: (1) Are providers of health care, representatives of nonprofit organizations whose work is related to adult maltreatment, issues of older persons or issues of vulnerable persons, representatives of agencies involved in vital statistics and law enforcement and other persons the Director determines to be appropriate for membership on the Committee; and (2) Represent the racial, ethnic, linguistic and geographic diversity of this State.

3. The members of the Committee serve: (a) At the pleasure of the Director; and (b) Without compensation but are entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.

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

5. A member of the Committee who is an officer or employee of this State or a political subdivision of this State must be relieved from his or her duties without loss of regular compensation to prepare for and attend meetings of the Committee and perform any work necessary to carry out the duties of the Committee in the most timely manner practicable. A state agency or political subdivision of this State shall not require an officer or employee who is a member of the Committee to: (a) Make up the time he or she is absent from work to carry out his or her duties as a member of the Committee; or (b) Take annual leave or compensatory time for the absence.

6. At the first meeting of the Committee and annually thereafter: (a) The Director shall appoint a Chair of the Committee; (b) The Committee shall elect a Secretary from among its members; and (c) The Committee shall adopt rules for its own management and government.

7. The Committee shall meet at least twice each year and may meet at such further times as determined necessary by the Chair.

8. A member of the Committee or an employee, agent or consultant of the Committee is not liable in a civil action for any act performed in good faith and within the scope of the duties of the Committee. For the purposes of this subsection, any act which violates a provision of law concerning the privacy of information shall be deemed to be outside the scope of the duties of the Committee.

9. The Director may: (a) Apply for and accept gifts, grants or donations from any source for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of NRS 427A.900 to 427A.940 , inclusive; and (b) Adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 427A.900 to 427A.940 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.260 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.260
Additional requirements for immunization imposed after admission; additional certificate or documentation required
Status: in_force

If, after a child has been admitted to a child care facility, including a facility licensed by a county or city, additional immunization requirements are provided by law, the child's parents or guardian shall submit an additional certificate or certificates or, if the facility is an accommodation facility, additional written documentation in a form authorized pursuant to NRS 432A.235 to the operator of the facility stating that such child has met the new immunization requirements.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.2724 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.2724
State Plan for Medicaid: Reimbursement of registered nurse for certain services provided to persons eligible for Medicaid
Status: in_force

The Department, through the Division, may reimburse directly, under the State Plan for Medicaid, any registered nurse who is authorized pursuant to chapter 632 of NRS to perform additional acts in an emergency or under other special conditions as prescribed by the State Board of Nursing, for such services rendered under the authorized scope of the registered nurse’s practice to persons eligible to receive that assistance if another provider of health care would be reimbursed for providing those same services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.0294 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.0294
“Recipient” defined
Status: in_force

“ Recipient ” means a person who receives:

1. Services from a facility for long-term care, a day care center or a facility for long-term rehabilitation; or

2. Living arrangement services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.390 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.390
Regulations; quarterly report
Status: in_force

1. The Division shall adopt regulations concerning: (a) Procedures for the intergovernmental transfers of money from the counties to the Division for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of NRS 422.380 to 422.390 , inclusive, and the State Plan for Medicaid. (b) Provisions for the payment of a penalty and interest for a delinquent intergovernmental transfer. (c) Provisions for the payment of interest by the Division for late reimbursements to hospitals or other providers of medical care. (d) Provisions for the calculation of disproportionate share payments for hospitals. (e) Any required documentation of and reporting by a hospital relating to the calculation of the disproportionate share payment for the hospital and the verification of the disproportionate share payment that has been received by the hospital. (f) Procedures and requirements for conducting independent and certified audits of hospitals and the disproportionate share payments made to hospitals as required pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396 et seq., and the regulations adopted pursuant to those provisions. (g) Procedures for adjusting a disproportionate share payment in accordance with Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396, et seq., and the regulations adopted pursuant to those provisions, if the audit of a hospital demonstrates that a disproportionate share payment made to the hospital was greater than the amount of money the hospital was eligible to receive. (h) Procedures for redistributing any disproportionate share payment returned to the Division by a hospital in accordance with Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396 et seq., and the regulations adopted pursuant to those provisions.

2. The Division shall report to the Interim Finance Committee quarterly concerning the provisions of NRS 422.380 to 422.390 , inclusive.

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 233B.039 to the contrary, the regulations adopted pursuant to this section must be adopted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 233B of NRS and must be codified in the Nevada Administrative Code.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.0275 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.0275
“On-site child care facility” defined
Status: in_force

“On-site child care facility” means an establishment that:

1. Is licensed pursuant to this chapter;

2. Provides care to the children of employees of a business at the place of employment;

3. Provides care on a temporary or permanent basis, during the day or overnight, to five or more children who are under the age of 18 years and who are not related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity to an owner or manager of the business; and

4. Is owned, operated, subsidized, managed, contracted for or staffed by the business.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432.170 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.170
Program to coordinate activities and information concerning missing or exploited children: Establishment by Attorney General; appointment, classification, powers and duties of Director
Status: in_force

1. The Attorney General shall: (a) Establish a program to coordinate activities and information in this State concerning missing or exploited children; and (b) Appoint a Director to administer the provisions of the program.

2. The Director is in the unclassified service of the State. To assist the Director in carrying out the provisions of NRS 432.150 to 432.220 , inclusive, the Attorney General may appoint such assistants or investigators as deemed necessary by the Attorney General.

3. The Director may: (a) Assist any public or private school in establishing a program of information about missing or exploited children by providing, free of charge, materials, publications and instructional aids relating to: (1) Offenses under federal and state law regarding missing or exploited children and the abuse or neglect of children. (2) Governmental and private agencies and programs for locating and identifying missing or exploited children, preventing the abduction or disappearance of children and preventing the abuse or neglect of children. (3) Methods of preventing the abduction or disappearance of children. (4) Techniques for the investigation of cases involving missing or exploited children. (5) Any other issue involving missing or exploited children. (b) Develop and maintain a system of information concerning missing or exploited children, including information concerning public or private resources which may be available to such children and their families. (c) Accept gifts or donations on behalf of the Clearinghouse which must be accounted for separately and used by the Director in carrying out the provisions of NRS 432.150 to 432.220 , inclusive. (d) Enter into agreements with regional and national organizations for assistance and exchange of information concerning missing or exploited children. (e) Assist in the investigation of children who are reported missing in this State or who are reported abducted or taken from this State.

4. The Director may provide the materials, publications and instructional aids identified in paragraph (a) of subsection 3 to any other person or governmental agency for a reasonable fee not to exceed the cost of preparing the materials.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432A.550 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432A / Section 432A.550
Summary of participation in program required by client upon completion of program; written evaluation of program by client and other persons to be encouraged by provider; retention of summaries and evaluations by provider
Status: in_force

1. Upon the completion of a client's participation in an outdoor youth program, the field administrator shall require the client to prepare a written summary of what the client did and learned in the program. The provider of the program shall retain the summary for not less than 2 years.

2. The provider and staff of an outdoor youth program shall encourage clients, their parents or guardians and other interested persons, and provide them with an opportunity, to prepare and submit to the provider a written evaluation of the program. The provider shall retain the evaluation for not less than 2 years.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 424.011 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 424 / Section 424.011
“Agency which provides child welfare services” defined
Status: in_force

“ Agency which provides child welfare services ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432B.030 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.623 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 432B / Section 432B.623
Qualifications for assistance pursuant to Program; placement of sibling of child who is eligible for assistance
Status: in_force

1. As a condition to the provision of assistance pursuant to the Program: (a) A child must: (1) Have been removed from his or her home: (I) Pursuant to a written agreement voluntarily entered by the parent or guardian of the child and an agency which provides child welfare services; or (II) By a court which has determined that it is in the best interests of the child for the child to remain in protective custody or to be placed in temporary or permanent custody outside his or her home; (2) For not less than 6 consecutive months, have resided with a relative of the child; (3) Demonstrate a strong attachment to the relative; and (4) If the child is 14 years of age or older, be consulted regarding the guardianship arrangement. (b) A relative of the child must: (1) Demonstrate a strong commitment to caring for the child permanently; (2) Be a provider of foster care who is licensed by a licensing authority pursuant to NRS 424.030 ; (3) Enter into a written agreement for assistance with an agency which provides child welfare services before the relative is appointed as the legal guardian of the child; and (4) Be appointed as the legal guardian of the child by a court of competent jurisdiction and comply with any requirements imposed by the court. (c) An agency which provides child welfare services must determine that being returned home or adopted are not appropriate permanency options for the child.

2. If the sibling of a child who is eligible for assistance pursuant to the Program is not eligible for such assistance, the sibling may be placed with the child who is eligible for assistance upon approval of the agency which provides child welfare services and the relative. In such a case, payments may be made for the sibling so placed as if the sibling is eligible for the Program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.401 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 422 / Section 422.401
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 422.401 to 422.406 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 422.4015 to 422.4024 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 427A.7957 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 427A / Section 427A.7957
Research concerning cost of services for persons who are blind or visually impaired and do not have vocational goal; report of findings
Status: in_force

The Division may:

1. Periodically research and determine the cost of providing services in this State for persons who are blind or visually impaired and who do not have a vocational goal; and

2. Present a report of the findings of the research to the Nevada Commission on Services for Persons with Disabilities created by NRS 427A.1211 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 425.375 — NV Code / Title 38 / Chapter 425 / Section 425.375
Participation in Program by counties; participating county required to pay cost of Program; withdrawal from Program by county
Status: in_force

1. Each county may participate in the Program. If a county participates in the Program, the county shall pay the cost of the Program in that county. Any services provided by the county under the Program must be provided in accordance with: (a) Part D of Title IV of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 651 et seq., and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto; (b) Any regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 425.365 ; and (c) A contract entered into with the Division for that purpose.

2. If a county participates in the Program pursuant to subsection 1, the county may, on or before September 1 of each even-numbered year, elect to withdraw from the Program by submitting a notice of withdrawal to the Division. If a county submits a notice of withdrawal pursuant to this subsection, the withdrawal becomes effective on July 1 of the next following year.