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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.385 - Commission: Qualifications of members; Chair; meetings; quorum; removal of Commissioners.

1. The Governor shall appoint:
(a) Two members who are knowledgeable in the field of education, but not persons representing postsecondary educational institutions, or colleges established or maintained under the laws of this State.
(b) Two members who are representatives of private postsecondary educational institutions.
(c) Two members who are representatives of the general public and are not associated with the field of education.
(d) One member who represents veterans and is knowledgeable in issues relating to veterans.
2. The Commission shall designate a Chair. The Commission may meet regularly at least four times each year at such places and times as may be specified by a call of the Chair or majority of the Commission. The Commission shall prescribe regulations for its own management. Four voting members of the Commission constitute a quorum which may exercise all the authority conferred upon the Commission.
3. Any Commissioner may be removed by the Governor if, in the opinion of the Governor, the Commissioner is guilty of malfeasance in office or neglect of duty.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1508; A 1977, 1214; 1983, 1441; 2017, 3488; 2019, 2458)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.411 - Regulations of Commission; administration by Administrator.

1. The Commission shall adopt regulations governing the administration of NRS 394.383 to 394.560, inclusive, and may adopt such other regulations as are proper or necessary for the execution of the powers and duties conferred upon it by law.
2. Subject to the administrative supervision of the Administrator of the Employment Security Division of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation pursuant to NRS 612.220, the Administrator of the Commission shall execute, direct or supervise all administrative, technical and procedural activities for which the Administrator is responsible in accordance with the policies and regulations of the Commission.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1508; A 1979, 1628; 1985, 992; 1995, 324; 1997, 2053; 2017, 3489)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.415 - Licensing of postsecondary educational institution.

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 397.060, the Commission is the sole authority for licensing a postsecondary educational institution. Any person who operates or claims to operate such an institution must be licensed by the Commission. The Administrator may require any person who operates or claims to operate such an institution to furnish information which will allow the Commission to determine whether a license is required.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 987; A 2013, 1671)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.421 - Powers and duties of Commission.

1. The Commission shall:
(a) Establish minimum criteria including quality of education, ethical and business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility, which applicants for a license to operate, or for an agent’s permit, must meet before the license or permit may be issued and to continue the license or permit in effect. The criteria must not unreasonably hinder legitimate educational innovation.
(b) Adopt regulations concerning the content of the agreement to enroll.
2. The Commission may:
(a) Issue, suspend or revoke a license, or a provisional license;
(b) Authorize a postsecondary educational institution to offer a degree in a specific subject; and
(c) Authorize a postsecondary educational institution to add vocational programs or degrees in specific subjects to its curriculum.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1508; A 1977, 67; 1979, 1629; 1985, 993)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.430 - Powers and duties of Administrator.

1. The Administrator shall:
(a) Receive and investigate applications for a license and applications to add a new vocational program or a new degree.
(b) Receive, investigate and act upon:
(1) Applications for an agent’s permit, renewal of a license or agent’s permit or authorization for the employment of agents; and
(2) Changes in ownership or requirements for a degree.
(c) Recommend to the Commission whether licensing is required.
2. The Administrator may:
(a) With the approval of the Commission, negotiate and enter into interstate reciprocity agreements with similar agencies in other states, if in the judgment of the Administrator the agreements are or will be helpful in effectuating the purposes of NRS 394.383 to 394.560, inclusive. Nothing contained in any reciprocity agreement may limit the powers, duties and responsibilities of the Administrator independently to investigate or act upon any application for a license to operate a postsecondary educational institution, or an application for issuance or renewal of any agent’s permit, or with respect to the enforcement of any provision of this chapter, or any regulation promulgated pursuant to it.
(b) Investigate, on the Administrator’s own initiative or in response to any complaint lodged with the Administrator, any person subject to, or reasonably believed by the Administrator to be subject to, the Commission’s jurisdiction. During an investigation the Administrator may:
(1) Subpoena any persons, books, records or documents pertaining to the investigation;
(2) Require answers in writing under oath to questions prepared by the Administrator or the Commission; and
(3) Administer an oath or affirmation to any person.
A subpoena issued by the Administrator may be enforced by any district court of this state.
(c) Exercise other powers implied but not enumerated in this section that are necessary in order to carry out the Administrator’s duties.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1509; A 1979, 1629; 1985, 993; 1989, 1458)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.440 - Information and expert witnesses to be provided by other state agencies; consultation with experts outside State Government.

1. The Administrator may request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or other agency of the State, and the latter agency shall provide at no cost, any information which it possesses or expert witnesses whom it employs that will enable the Administrator to exercise properly his or her powers and perform his or her duties. If the witness or information is requested to aid the Commission in deciding whether to issue or renew a license or to allow a postsecondary educational institution to add new programs or degrees, the Administrator may require the institution making the application to pay to the witness the per diem allowance and travel expenses allowed for state officers and employees generally.
2. If no agency of the State possesses the information or expert knowledge which the Commission finds is necessary to a determination of whether an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a license has complied with the minimum standards prescribed by the Commission pursuant to law, the Commission may consult with persons outside State Government who have the requisite expert knowledge, and may require that the necessary cost of such consultation be paid by the institution whose application is under consideration.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1510; A 1979, 699, 1630; 1985, 994)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.443 - Procedure for grievances; receipt for payment by student; annual report to Commission.

A postsecondary educational institution shall:
1. Post in a conspicuous place a notice supplied by the Administrator stating that grievances may be submitted to the Administrator for resolution.
2. Issue a receipt to all students, and retain a copy, for all money paid to the institution.
3. Submit an annual report to the Commission on forms it supplies. The report must include, without limitation, the annual income received by the institution from tuition.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 989; A 1997, 1412)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.445 - Financial condition; false or misleading advertising prohibited; employment of personnel.

A postsecondary educational institution:
1. Must be financially sound and capable of fulfilling its commitments to students.
2. Shall not engage in advertising, sales, collection, credit or other practices of any type which are false, deceptive, misleading or unfair.
3. Shall employ persons of good reputation and character.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 989)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.447 - Accreditation as evidence of compliance with minimum standards.

Accreditation may be accepted as evidence of compliance with the minimum standards established by the Commission, or the Administrator may require further evidence and make further investigation as in the judgment of the Administrator or the judgment of the Commission are necessary. Accreditation may be accepted as evidence of compliance only as to the portion or program of an institution accredited by the agency if the institution as a whole is not accredited. Upon request by the Administrator, the institution shall submit copies of all written materials in its possession relating to its accreditation. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, the Administrator shall keep the materials confidential.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 989; A 1989, 1460; 2007, 2100)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.448 - Recruiting activities: Where permitted and prohibited.

A postsecondary educational institution:
1. Shall not engage in recruiting activities where prospective students cannot reasonably be expected to make informed decisions regarding enrollment.
2. May engage in recruiting activities at a center for employment opportunities operated by or with the support of the local, state or Federal Government and with the permission of the center for employment opportunities.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 515)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.450 - Quality and content of courses and programs; adequate facilities, materials and personnel; compliance with ordinances and laws; adequate housing for students.

A postsecondary educational institution shall ensure that:
1. The quality and content of each vocational or academic course or program of instruction, training or study reasonably and adequately achieve the stated objective for which the course or program is offered.
2. The institution has adequate space, equipment, instructional materials and personnel to provide education of good quality.
3. The education and experience of directors, administrators, supervisors and instructors reasonably provide the students with an education consistent with the objectives of the course or program of study.
4. The institution is maintained and operated in compliance with all pertinent local ordinances and state laws, including regulations adopted pursuant thereto, relative to the safety and health of all persons upon the premises.
5. The housing, if any, owned, maintained or approved by the institution for its students is appropriate, safe and adequate.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1510; A 1979, 1630; 1985, 994)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.455 - Evaluation prerequisite to licensing of unaccredited institution; panel of evaluators; reports; response by institution; acceptance or rejection of recommendations of panel.

1. The Commission shall not issue a license to operate an unaccredited institution which grants degrees until the institution has been evaluated by the Commission. Each existing or new institution must be evaluated at least once, but the Commission may require subsequent evaluations.
2. The Chair of the Commission shall appoint a panel of evaluators for each institution composed of representatives of institutions or businesses that are directly affected by the program and persons who significantly contribute to the evaluation because of special knowledge. The Administrator shall accompany the panel as an observer.
3. One hundred and twenty days before the meeting of the Commission at which the issuance or renewal of a license will be considered, the panel of evaluators shall present to the Administrator and to the institution a report specifying the extent to which the institution meets the standards established by the Commission, and recommending:
(a) Issuance or renewal of the license with no qualifications;
(b) Issuance of a provisional license; or
(c) Revocation of the license.
4. The institution’s response to the report must be received in the office of the Administrator no later than 90 days before the meeting at which the license will be considered.
5. If the institution’s response shows progress toward meeting the standards, or if the response furnishes information which indicates that the standards are being adhered to, the representatives of the panel of evaluators shall review the institution again to verify the response and incorporate it into their report. The panel of evaluators shall make a final report to the Administrator no later than 45 days before the meeting at which the license will be considered.
6. The Administrator may recommend that the Commission accept the evaluation or that it reject the report. If the Commission rejects the panel’s recommendation, it shall record the specific reason for doing so in its minutes.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 988; A 1989, 1462)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.460 - License: Application; issuance; provisional license; term; change in ownership or location; addition to facilities; renewal.

1. Each person required to be licensed as a postsecondary educational institution by the Commission or each postsecondary educational institution requesting to add a new program or degree or to renew a license must apply to the Administrator, upon forms provided by the Administrator. The application must be accompanied by the required fees. The institution’s curriculum and financial statement are confidential except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 or unless, in the opinion of the Commission, they militate against the issuance of a license.
2. After review of the application, any other information required by the Administrator and the report of the panel of evaluators, and an investigation of the applicant if necessary, the Commission shall grant or deny a license or grant a provisional license for a term specified by the Commission. Before the expiration of a provisional license, the Administrator shall inspect the institution, or the Commission may require the appointment of a panel of evaluators to inspect the institution, and recommend whether to revoke or continue the provisional license or to grant an unqualified license. The Commission may accept or reject the recommendation.
3. The license must state at least the following information:
(a) The date of issuance, effective date and term of the license.
(b) The correct name, address and owner of the institution.
(c) The approved degrees or occupational subjects.
(d) Any limitation considered necessary by the Commission.
4. The term for which a license is given must not exceed 2 years. The license must be posted in a conspicuous place.
5. The license must be issued to the owner or governing body of the institution and is nontransferable. If a change in ownership of the institution occurs, the owner to whom the license was issued shall inform the Administrator, and the new owner or governing body must, within 10 days after the change in ownership, apply for an approval of the change of ownership. If it fails to do so, the license terminates.
6. Within 10 days after a change of location or an addition of buildings or other facilities, the institution must file a notice of the change with the Administrator.
7. At least 60 days before the expiration of a license, the institution must complete and file with the Administrator an application for renewal of its license.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1511; A 1977, 126; 1979, 1631; 1985, 996; 1989, 1462; 2007, 2100)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.463 - Payment by institution of subsistence and travel for inspections and certain meetings of Commission; claims.

1. The institution shall pay the per diem allowance and travel expenses allowed for state officers and employees generally to the members of the panel of evaluators and the Administrator during their inspections of the institution and to the member of the panel who attends the meeting of the Commission at which the license is discussed. The institution shall also pay the cost of preparing and printing the report of the panel.
2. Each claim for reimbursement of these expenses must be submitted to the Administrator within 30 days after they are incurred. The Administrator shall verify the claim and forward it to the institution. Within 30 days after its receipt, the institution shall issue a negotiable instrument which is payable to the claimant and send it to the Administrator, who shall send it to the claimant.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 988; A 2017, 3489)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.473 - Additional requirements for issuance and renewal of agent’s permit: Statement regarding obligation of child support; grounds for denial of permit; duty of Administrator. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

1. An applicant for the issuance or renewal of an agent’s permit shall submit to the Administrator the statement prescribed by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520. The statement must be completed and signed by the applicant.
2. The Administrator shall include the statement required pursuant to subsection 1 in:
(a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for the issuance or renewal of the agent’s permit; or
(b) A separate form prescribed by the Administrator.
3. An agent’s permit may not be issued or renewed by the Administrator if the applicant:
(a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection 1; or
(b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order.
4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Administrator shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2051)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.474 - Additional requirements for renewal of agent’s permit: Information regarding whether applicant has state business license; grounds for nonrenewal.

1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, an applicant for the renewal of an agent’s permit must indicate in the application submitted to the Administrator whether the applicant has a state business license. If the applicant has a state business license, the applicant must include in the application the business identification number assigned by the Secretary of State upon compliance with the provisions of chapter 76 of NRS.
2. An agent’s permit may not be renewed by the Administrator if:
(a) The applicant fails to submit the information required by subsection 1; or
(b) The State Controller has informed the Administrator pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 353C.1965 that the applicant owes a debt to an agency that has been assigned to the State Controller for collection and the applicant has not:
(1) Satisfied the debt;
(2) Entered into an agreement for the payment of the debt pursuant to NRS 353C.130; or
(3) Demonstrated that the debt is not valid.
3. As used in this section:
(a) "Agency" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 353C.020.
(b) "Debt" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 353C.040.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2729)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.475 - Authorization by Administrator for employment of agents by postsecondary educational institution.

Before a postsecondary educational institution employs agents or contracts with persons to act as agents for the institution, it must apply for and receive from the Administrator authorization for the employment of agents.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1458)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.490 - Denial of license, permit or authorization: Notice; extension of time to correct deficiencies.

1. If the Commission, upon review and consideration of a person required to be licensed or of an application for a license to operate, or the Administrator, upon review and consideration of an application for an agent’s permit, for renewal of a license or agent’s permit or for authorization to employ agents, determines that the applicant fails to meet the criteria for granting the application, the Administrator shall notify the applicant by certified mail, setting forth the reasons for the denial of the application.
2. The Administrator may grant to an applicant for renewal an extension of time to eliminate the reasons recited in the denial letter if:
(a) The applicant has demonstrated his or her desire to meet the criteria; and
(b) The Administrator reasonably believes that the applicant can correct the deficiencies within the extension period.
3. If the Administrator denies an application for an agent’s permit, or an application for renewal, the Administrator shall notify the institution the agent represented or sought to represent, setting forth the reasons for the denial.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1513; A 1979, 1634; 1989, 1465)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.500 - Denial of permit or authorization: Hearing.

Any person aggrieved by the denial of an agent’s permit or by the denial of authorization to employ agents is entitled to a hearing before the Commission, if the person submits a written request for a hearing within 15 days after the letter of denial is mailed to his or her last known address. If no request is submitted within the prescribed period the denial is final.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1513; A 1977, 68; 1979, 1634; 1985, 998; 1989, 1465)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.510 - Revocation of or conditions on license or permit: Grounds; notification; cessation of operations; administrative fine.

1. The Commission may impose an administrative fine of not more than $10,000 against a licensee, revoke a license, or make a license conditional after its issuance, if the Commission reasonably believes that the holder has violated the provisions of NRS 394.383 to 394.560, inclusive, or regulations adopted pursuant to those sections, or has failed to comply with a lawful order of the Commission. The Administrator shall notify the institution of the reasons for the action by certified mail to its last known address, 20 days before the meeting of the Commission at which the action will be considered.
2. If the Commission revokes a license, the institution shall cease its operations and granting degrees and shall refund to each enrolled student the cost of the student’s current course or program.
3. The Administrator may impose an administrative fine of not more than $10,000 against an institution or agent, revoke an agent’s permit, or make a permit conditional after its issuance, if the Administrator reasonably believes that the holder has violated the provisions of NRS 394.383 to 394.560, inclusive, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Before action is taken, the Administrator shall notify the holder by certified mail of facts or conduct that warrant the impending action and advise the holder that if a hearing is desired it must be requested within 10 days after receipt of the notice letter. If no hearing is requested within the prescribed period the action becomes final.
4. If an agent is fined or the agent’s permit is revoked or conditions imposed, the Administrator shall notify, by certified mail, the institution the agent represented in addition to the agent and any other parties to any hearing.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1513; A 1977, 68; 1979, 1634; 1985, 999; 1989, 1466; 1995, 328; 2019, 2458)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.515 - Mandatory suspension of agent’s permit for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of permit. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

1. If the Administrator receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of an agent’s permit, the Administrator shall deem the permit issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Administrator receives a letter issued to the holder of the permit by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the permit has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.
2. The Administrator shall reinstate an agent’s permit that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Administrator receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose permit was suspended stating that the person whose permit was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2052)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.520 - Complaint of violation: Procedure; hearing; remedies.

1. Until 1 year after the last date of attendance or date on which the damage occurred, whichever is later, a person claiming damage as a result of any act by a postsecondary educational institution or its agent, or both, that is a violation of NRS 394.383 to 394.560, inclusive, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, may file with the Administrator a verified complaint against the institution, its agent, or both. The complaint must set forth the alleged violation and contain other information as required by regulations of the Commission. A complaint may also be filed by a Commissioner or the Attorney General or initiated by the Administrator.
2. The Administrator shall investigate any verified complaint and may, at his or her discretion, attempt to effectuate a settlement by arbitration, mediation or negotiation. The Administrator may also consult with the applicable accrediting body to resolve the complaint. If a settlement cannot be reached, the Administrator shall render a decision and notify each party of the decision and the reasons for it by certified mail to his or her last known address. Either party may request a hearing before the Commission by notifying the Administrator by certified mail within 15 days after the decision was mailed to the party. The hearing must be held at the next meeting of the Commission in the geographical area convenient to the parties. If a hearing is not requested, the decision of the Administrator is final.
3. If, after consideration of all the evidence presented at a hearing, the Commission finds that a postsecondary educational institution or its agent, or both, are guilty of the violation alleged in the complaint, it shall issue and the Administrator shall serve upon the institution or agent, or both, an order to cease and desist from the violation. If the Commission finds the institution has substantially failed to furnish the instruction or services agreed upon in the agreement to enroll, it shall order the institution to make full restitution to the student of all money paid pursuant to the agreement. If the Commission finds that the institution has substantially furnished the instruction or services agreed upon in the agreement to enroll, but that conditions in the school were sufficiently substandard that it was not reasonable to expect the student to complete the instruction, the Commission shall order the institution to make restitution to the student of one-half the money paid pursuant to the agreement. The Commission may also, as appropriate, based on the Administrator’s investigation and the evidence adduced at the hearing, or either of them, institute proceedings to revoke an institution’s license or recommend that the Administrator institute proceedings to revoke an agent’s permit.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1514; A 1979, 1635; 1985, 999; 1989, 1466; 1995, 328; 2019, 2459)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.530 - Postponement of effective date of action pending review.

If the Commission or the Administrator determines that irreparable injury would result from putting into immediate effect a final action or penalty, the Commission or Administrator, as appropriate, shall postpone the effective date of the action pending review.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1514; A 1977, 68; 1979, 1635; 1985, 1000)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.540 - Fees.

1. The fees imposed pursuant to this section must be collected by the Administrator and deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the State General Fund, and no fees so collected are subject to refund.
2. The fees are:
(a) For a new license.............................................................................................. $2,000
(b) For an application by an unlicensed out-of-state educational institution to employ agents in this state or offer experiential courses......................................................................................................... 1,500
(c) For a change of ownership................................................................................ 1,000
(d) For approval of an alcohol awareness program............................................... 500
(e) To add a new degree or vocational program..................................................... 500
(f) For an initial agent’s permit................................................................................. 200
(g) For the renewal of an agent’s permit................................................................. 200
(h) For a transcript of an academic record which is in the possession of the Administrator pursuant to NRS 394.550 5
3. In addition, the Administrator shall collect from each licensed postsecondary educational institution a fee of $4 for each student from which the institution has received tuition or registration fees. The institution shall collect this fee from each such student at the time of the student’s initial enrollment with the institution. On or before the first day of January, April, July and October, the institution shall transmit to the Administrator the fees collected pursuant to this subsection during the preceding quarter. The Administrator shall deposit the fees so transmitted with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1515; A 1977, 1215; 1979, 1635; 1985, 1000; 1989, 1467; 1993, 2478; 1995, 329; 2013, 3459)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.545 - Location, equipment and insurance requirements of driving school; action by Department of Motor Vehicles authorized.

1. A driving school:
(a) Must be located more than 200 feet from any office of the Department of Motor Vehicles;
(b) Must have the equipment necessary to instruct students in the safe operation of motor vehicles and maintain the equipment in a safe condition; and
(c) Must have insurance in at least the following amounts:
(1) For bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in one crash, $40,000; and
(2) For damage to property in any one crash, $10,000.
2. The Department of Motor Vehicles may review and approve or disapprove any application to issue, renew or revoke a license for a driving school. The Department of Motor Vehicles may, at any time, inspect a licensed driving school and may recommend that its license be suspended or revoked. The Administrator shall investigate and recommend to the Commission the appropriate action.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 990; A 2001, 2605; 2015, 1670)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.550 - Discontinuance of operations: Academic records filed with Administrator; seizure of records.

If any postsecondary educational institution operating in this state discontinues or proposes to discontinue its operation, the chief administrative officer of the institution shall file with the Administrator original or true copies of all academic records of the institution specified by regulations of the Commission. The records must include, as a minimum, academic information customarily required by colleges when considering students for transfer or advanced study; and, as a separate document, the academic record of each former student. If the Administrator establishes the likelihood that academic records of an institution discontinuing its operations are in danger of being destroyed, secreted, mislaid or otherwise made unavailable to the Commission, the Administrator may obtain a court order permitting the seizure of such records. The Administrator shall receive and maintain a file of such records in the Administrator’s possession.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1515; A 1979, 1636; 1985, 1001)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.553 - Account for Student Indemnification.

1. The Account for Student Indemnification is hereby created in the State General Fund. The existence of the Account does not create a right in any person to receive money from the Account. The Administrator shall administer the Account in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission.
2. Except as otherwise limited by subsection 3, the money in the Account may be used to indemnify any student or enrollee who has suffered damage as a result of:
(a) The discontinuance of operation of a postsecondary educational institution licensed in this state; or
(b) The violation by such an institution of any provision of NRS 394.383 to 394.560, inclusive, or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
3. If a student or enrollee is entitled to indemnification from a surety bond pursuant to NRS 394.480, the bond must be used to indemnify the student or enrollee before any money in the Account may be used for indemnification.
4. In addition to the expenditures made for indemnification pursuant to subsection 2, the Administrator may use the money in the Account to pay extraordinary expenses incurred to investigate claims for indemnification or resulting from the discontinuance of the operation of a postsecondary educational institution licensed in this state. Money expended pursuant to this subsection must not exceed, for each institution for which indemnification is made, 15 percent of the total amount expended for indemnification pursuant to subsection 2 or $10,000, whichever is less.
5. No expenditure may be made from the Account if the expenditure would cause the balance in the Account to fall below $10,000.
6. Interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account.
7. The money in the Account does not lapse to the State General Fund at the end of any fiscal year.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 323)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.557 - Fee to be paid to Administrator for students who enroll in certain programs.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, each postsecondary educational institution licensed in this state shall pay to the Administrator a fee of $5 for each student the institution initially enrolls in a program for which the student pays a tuition or registration fee. On or before January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year, each institution shall transmit to the Administrator the fees required by this subsection for the immediately preceding quarter. The Administrator shall deposit the money in the State Treasury for credit to the Account for Student Indemnification.
2. The Administrator shall notify each postsecondary educational institution licensed in this state if the balance in the Account is $250,000 or more. If the balance in the Account is $250,000 or more, a postsecondary educational institution is not required to pay the fee required by subsection 1. If the balance in the Account subsequently falls below $250,000, the Administrator shall notify each postsecondary educational institution licensed in this state that the fee must be paid until the balance in the Account is $250,000 or more.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 323)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.560 - Unlawful acts.

It is unlawful for any person:
1. To operate or claim to operate a postsecondary educational institution which is required to be licensed by the Commission, unless the institution has a currently valid license to operate.
2. To act as or perform the services of an agent in this state, unless he or she is a natural person and has a currently valid permit.
3. To offer, as or through an agent, enrollment or instruction in, or the granting of educational credentials from, a postsecondary educational institution which is required to be licensed by the Commission, whether the institution is within or outside this state, unless the agent is a natural person and has a currently valid permit, except that the Commission may adopt regulations to permit public information to be provided without a permit.
4. For compensation to instruct or educate, or offer to instruct or educate, including advertising or soliciting for such a purpose, enroll or offer to enroll, contract or offer to contract with any person for such a purpose, or award any educational credential, or contract with any institution or party to perform any such act in this state, whether the person is located within or outside this state, unless that person complies with the minimum standards set forth in this chapter and in regulations adopted by the Commission.
5. To grant, or offer to grant, educational credentials without a currently valid license.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1511; A 1979, 698, 1636; 1985, 1001; 1987, 409)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.570 - Legislative appropriations.

Funds to carry out the provisions of NRS 394.201 to 394.610, inclusive, shall be provided by legislative appropriation from the General Fund, and shall be paid out on claims as other claims against the State are paid.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1517)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.580 - Jurisdiction; service of process.

1. Any person, private school or postsecondary educational institution, whether or not a resident of or having a place of business in this state, that instructs or educates, or offers to instruct or educate, enrolls or offers to enroll, contracts or offers to contract, to provide education, educational services or educational credentials in this state, whether provided in person or by correspondence, to a resident of this state or a resident of another state if provided by a person in this state, thereby submits to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state, concerning any cause of action arising from violation of any section of this chapter. If the institution is a natural person, he or she thereby submits himself or herself or his or her personal representative to such jurisdiction.
2. Service of process upon any institution subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state may be made by personally serving the summons upon the defendant within or outside this state, in the manner prescribed by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, with the same effect as if the summons had been personally served within this state.
3. This section does not limit the right to serve any process as prescribed by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1516; A 1979, 1636; 1985, 1001; 1989, 1467)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.590 - Documents of indebtedness and related agreements: Restrictions and requirements.

1. If the person to whom a private school or postsecondary educational institution is to provide educational services is a resident of this state when any contract, instrument or document of indebtedness relating to payment for the services is entered into, the provisions of this section govern the rights of the parties in regard to the documents of indebtedness. Any of the following agreements entered into in connection with the giving of a document of indebtedness is invalid:
(a) That the law of another state applies;
(b) That the maker or any person liable on such contract or other document of indebtedness consents to the jurisdiction of another state;
(c) That another person is authorized to confess judgment on such contract or evidence of indebtedness; or
(d) That fixes venue.
2. A document of indebtedness relating to payment for education or educational services is not enforceable in the courts of this state by any private school or postsecondary educational institution operating in this state or with an agent operating in this state unless:
(a) The school or institution has received a license to operate; and
(b) Each agent operating in this state had an agent’s permit.
3. Any lending institution extending credit to any person for tuition, fees or any other charges of a private school or postsecondary educational institution for educational services to be rendered by the school or institution shall conspicuously mark on the face of any document of indebtedness taken in connection with the extension of credit "loan for study." If the lending agency fails to do so, it is liable for any damage incurred by any subsequent assignee, transferee or holder of the document on account of the absence of the notation.
4. Whether or not the notation "loan for study" appears on the document of indebtedness, and notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, the lending agency extending credit and any transferee, assignee or holder of the document of indebtedness are subject to all defenses and claims which may be asserted against the private school or postsecondary educational institution which was to render the educational services, by any person that was a party to the document of indebtedness or the person to whom the educational services were to be rendered to the extent of the unpaid portion of the indebtedness.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1515; A 1985, 1002)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.600 - Action for enforcement; injunctive relief.

1. The Attorney General or any district attorney, at the request of the Commission or Board or on his or her own motion, may bring any appropriate action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
2. If it appears to the Commission or Board that any person is violating or is about to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any of its regulations or orders, the Commission or Board may, on its own motion or on the written complaint of any person, file an action for injunction in the name of the Commission or Board in any court of competent jurisdiction in this State against the person to enjoin the violation or for an order directing compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and all regulations and orders promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
3. The right of injunction provided in this section is in addition to any other legal remedy which the Commission or Board has, and is in addition to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law; but the Commission or Board shall not obtain a temporary restraining order without notice to the person affected.
4. The existence of a pending action by the Commission or Board with respect to alleged violations of this chapter does not operate as a bar to an action for injunctive relief pursuant to this section.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1516; A 1985, 1003)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.610 - Penalty.

Unless a specific penalty is otherwise provided, a person who willfully violates the provisions of NRS 394.005 to 394.560, inclusive, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. Each day’s failure to comply with the provisions of these sections is a separate offense.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1517; A 1985, 1003; 1987, 214; 2017, 2092, 3158, 3489; 2019, 2459)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › NRS 394.620 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 394.620 to 394.670, inclusive:
1. "Degree" means any statement, diploma, certificate or other writing in any language which indicates or represents, or which is intended to indicate or represent, that the person named thereon is learned in or has satisfactorily completed the requirements of an academic or professional program of study in a particular field of endeavor beyond the secondary school level as a result of formal preparation or training.
2. "Honorary degree" means any statement, diploma, certificate or other writing in any language which indicates or represents, or which is intended to indicate or represent, that the person named thereon is learned in any field of public service or has performed outstanding public service or that the person named thereon has demonstrated proficiency in a field of endeavor without having completed formal courses of instruction or study or formal preparation or training.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1026; A 1977, 148)