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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.091 - Formation.

The State Board, in the name and on behalf of the system of public schools in this State, may:
1. Cause to be formed a nonprofit corporation pursuant to chapter 82 of NRS for the acquisition of money and personal property for awards in recognition of exceptional teachers, pupils and public schools and for special projects regarding educational enhancement, including, but not limited to, any unique educational activity which is conducted by officials of the public schools to improve the educational performance of or learning opportunities for pupils or teachers in the public schools.
2. Determine the name of the corporation.
3. Specify that the corporation is formed for charitable and educational purposes, subject to the basic purpose of the corporation as set forth in subsection 1.
4. Specify any incidental powers which the corporation may exercise, including:
(a) The power to solicit and receive contributions, gifts, grants, devises and bequests of money and personal property, or any combination thereof;
(b) Any of the powers enumerated in NRS 82.121 except that the corporation may not receive or hold real property; and
(c) The power to do all acts as may be necessary, convenient or desirable to carry out the purposes for which the corporation is formed.
5. Provide for:
(a) The location and relocation of the office of the corporation;
(b) Upon the dissolution of the corporation and the liquidation of its obligations, the distribution of its assets to the system of public schools in this State;
(c) The perpetual existence of the corporation;
(d) The governing body of the corporation and the appointment and reappointment of members thereto; and
(e) The adoption of the bylaws for the corporation and any amendments thereto.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 666; A 1991, 1314)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.093 - Income not to inure to any person; exceptions.

Any income of the nonprofit corporation may not inure to any member thereof or to any other natural person or partnership or corporation, excluding any payment of the expenses of the corporation for its operation and maintenance and any other obligations based on contract or tort.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 667)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.102 - "Institution of higher education" defined.

As used in NRS 385.104, "institution of higher education" means an educational institution which:
1. Admits as regular students only persons having received a certificate of graduation from high school, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or those approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction for training at a vocational-technical level;
2. Is authorized to provide a program of education beyond high school;
3. Awards a bachelor’s degree or a 2-year degree or certificate of graduation or a certificate of completion of a program beyond high school;
4. Is an institution with full approval of the State of Nevada or the United States Department of Education; and
5. Has recognized accreditation.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1182; A 1979, 1567; 1983, 133)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.104 - Establishment of Program; use of money; policies and regulations of State Board.

1. The Higher Education Student Loan Program is hereby established.
2. Money available for the Higher Education Student Loan Program must be used to provide loans to further the educational goals of Nevada residents who are admitted to and attending institutions of higher education.
3. The State Board shall establish policies and may adopt regulations for the administration of the Higher Education Student Loan Program.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1183; A 1977, 230; 1979, 1567)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.106 - Administration of Program; powers of State Board.

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may administer the Higher Education Student Loan Program and may consult with any public officer or private person in the State who may have an interest in higher education or in the Program. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall notify the State Board at least 30 days in advance if the Superintendent intends to stop administering the Program.
2. After receiving notice from the Superintendent of Public Instruction that he or she intends to stop administering the Program, but before the Superintendent actually stops administering it, the State Board, with the concurrence of the Governor, shall designate another public agency or private nonprofit organization to administer the Program in a manner which ensures continued access to the Program by postsecondary schools in this State, including all of the institutions of the Nevada System of Higher Education. The designation may authorize assumption of any reserves or liability accruing to an agency or organization engaged in administering the Program or the guarantee of student loans.
3. If the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers the Program, the State Board may:
(a) Negotiate and accept federal and other money appropriated and available to insure loans for student educational purposes under the Program.
(b) Negotiate and enter into such agreements with other agencies as it deems proper for the administration and conduct of the Program.
(c) Accept gifts, grants and contributions from any source that will facilitate and assist the higher education of Nevada residents.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1183; A 1977, 230; 1979, 1567; 1987, 853; 1993, 339)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.107 - Higher Education Student Loan Fund.

If the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers the Higher Education Student Loan Program:
1. The money available for the Program must be deposited in the State Treasury for credit to the Higher Education Student Loan Fund which is hereby created as a special revenue fund.
2. Each expenditure from this Fund must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 1248; A 1987, 853)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.108 - Duties of Superintendent of Public Instruction: Withdrawals; use of money; records.

If the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers the Higher Education Student Loan Program, the Superintendent shall:
1. Certify to the State Controller all withdrawals for purposes of the Program. The State Controller shall then issue a warrant to the State Treasurer in the amount of the certification. The State Treasurer shall disburse that amount in accordance with the warrant.
2. Use the money received for the Higher Education Student Loan Program for that Program.
3. Establish and maintain such records for the Program as are required by good accounting practices.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 1183; A 1977, 230; 1979, 1568; 1987, 854)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.111 - Preparation of plan; annual submission of plan.

1. The State Board shall prepare a plan to improve the achievement of pupils enrolled in the public schools in this State. The plan:
(a) Must be prepared in consultation with:
(1) Employees of the Department;
(2) At least one employee of a school district in a county whose population is 100,000 or more, appointed by the Nevada Association of School Boards;
(3) At least one employee of a school district in a county whose population is less than 100,000, appointed by the Nevada Association of School Boards; and
(4) At least one representative of the Statewide Council for the Coordination of the Regional Training Programs created by NRS 391A.130, appointed by the Council; and
(b) May be prepared in consultation with:
(1) Representatives of institutions of higher education;
(2) Representatives of regional educational laboratories;
(3) Representatives of outside consultant groups;
(4) Representatives of the regional training programs for the professional development of teachers and administrators created by NRS 391A.120;
(5) The Legislative Bureau of Educational Accountability and Program Evaluation; and
(6) Other persons who the State Board determines are appropriate.
2. On or before March 31 of each year, the State Board shall submit the plan or the revised plan, as applicable, to the:
(a) Governor;
(b) Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education;
(c) Legislative Bureau of Educational Accountability and Program Evaluation;
(d) Board of Regents of the University of Nevada;
(e) Board of trustees of each school district; and
(f) Governing body of each charter school.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 19th Special Session, 8; A 2005, 707, 1335, 1647, 1975; 2007, 1932; 2011, 548, 2305; 2013, 1900, 3238; 2015, 218, 3782; 2019, 1995, 2051)—(Substituted in revision for part of NRS 385.3593)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.113 - Duties of State Board: Establishment of goals and benchmarks; annual review; revisions.

The State Board shall:
1. In developing the plan to improve the achievement of pupils enrolled in public schools pursuant to NRS 385.111, establish clearly defined goals and benchmarks for improving the achievement of pupils, including, without limitation, goals for:
(a) Improving proficiency results in core academic subjects;
(b) Increasing the number of pupils enrolled in public middle schools and junior high schools, including, without limitation, charter schools, who enter public high schools with the skills necessary to succeed in high school;
(c) Improving the percentage of pupils who enroll in grade 9 and who graduate from a public high school, including, without limitation, a charter school, with a standard or higher diploma upon completion;
(d) Improving the performance of pupils on standardized college entrance examinations;
(e) Increasing the percentage of pupils enrolled in high schools who enter postsecondary educational institutions or who are career and workforce ready; and
(f) Reengaging disengaged youth who have dropped out of high school or who are at risk of dropping out of high school, including, without limitation, a mechanism for tracking and maintaining communication with those youth who have dropped out of school or who are at risk of doing so;
2. Review the plan annually to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan;
3. Examine the timeline for implementing the plan and each provision of the plan to determine whether the annual goals and benchmarks have been attained;
4. Based upon the evaluation of the plan, make revisions, as necessary, to ensure that:
(a) The goals and benchmarks set forth in the plan are being attained in a timely manner; and
(b) The plan is designed to improve the academic achievement of pupils enrolled in public schools in this State; and
5. Review the plans submitted pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 385A.650 to:
(a) Determine common problems identified by the principal of each school; and
(b) Make recommendations to the Department concerning how the Department can best support the needs of schools.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 19th Special Session, 8; A 2005, 707, 1335, 1647, 1975; 2007, 1932; 2011, 548, 2305; 2013, 1900, 3238; 2015, 218, 3782; 2017, 3213)—(Substituted in revision for part of NRS 385.3593)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.114 - State Board to prescribe and cause enforcement of courses of study for public schools; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, the State Board shall prescribe and cause to be enforced the courses of study for the public schools of this State. The courses of study prescribed and enforced by the State Board must comply with the standards of content and performance established by the Council to Establish Academic Standards for Public Schools pursuant to NRS 389.520.
2. For those courses of study prescribed by the State Board:
(a) High schools may have modified courses of study, subject to the approval of the State Board; and
(b) Any high school offering courses normally accredited as being beyond the level of the 12th grade shall, before offering such courses, have them approved by the State Board.
3. A charter school is not required to offer the courses of study prescribed by the State Board except for those courses of study which are required for promotion to the next grade or graduation from high school.
[11:32:1956]—(NRS A 1997, 1841; 1999, 3382)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 385.110)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.115 - State Board to cooperate in establishment of programs of information about missing children; regulations.

The State Board shall cooperate with the Attorney General in the establishment in the schools, including, without limitation, charter schools, of programs of information about missing children and adopt regulations containing guidelines for such programs.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 2168; A 1997, 1841)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.125 - Standard plans, designs and specifications for construction of school buildings: Adoption; approval by State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration prior to adoption; fee for costs of approval.

1. The State Board may adopt standard plans, designs and specifications for the construction of school buildings by the boards of trustees of the various school districts. If such plans, designs and specifications are adopted, provision must be made for the production and distribution of such plans, designs and specifications by appropriate rules and regulations. The board of trustees of a school district may use any such plans, designs and specifications if it determines that the plans, designs and specifications are in the best interests of the district.
2. Before the adoption of any such standard plans, designs and specifications, the State Board shall submit the plans, designs and specifications to the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration, whose written approval thereof must be obtained before any further consideration by the State Board. The State Public Works Division shall verify that the plans, designs and specifications comply with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq., and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, including, without limitation, the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities set forth in Appendix A of Part 36 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The requirements of this subsection are not satisfied if the plans, designs and specifications comply solely with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards set forth in Appendix A of Part 101-19.6 of Title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
3. The State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration may charge and collect and the State Board may pay a reasonable fee for the costs incurred by the State Public Works Division in approving the standard plans, designs and specifications submitted.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 727; A 1997, 2454; 1999, 2854)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.150 - Appointment; unclassified service; position within Executive Department.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction:
1. Is appointed by the Governor from a list of three candidates submitted by the State Board and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
2. Is in the unclassified service of the State.
3. Is in the Executive Department of State Government.
[Part 1:108:1866; B § 2599; BH § 1636; C § 1782; RL § 2765; NCL § 4765] + [Part 9:108:1866; B § 2607; BH § 1644; C § 1790; RL § 2773; NCL § 4773] + [15:32:1956]—(NRS A 1957, 72; 1979, 1568; 1999, 3383; 2011, 2302)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.160 - Qualifications.

To be eligible to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, a person shall:
1. Have attained the age of 21 years at the time of his or her appointment; and
2. Possess the knowledge and ability to carry out the duties required by this title and all other statutes and regulations governing K-12 public education.
[Part 2:108:1866; A 1953, 711; 1955, 459] + [16:32:1956]—(NRS A 1957, 73; 2011, 2303; 2013, 2631)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.170 - Pursuing other employment or holding other office for profit prohibited without approval of Governor.

The Superintendent shall not pursue any other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit without the approval of the Governor.
[17:32:1956]—(NRS A 1957, 73; 1960, 395; 1961, 656; 1963, 1332; 1965, 704; 1966, 62; 1967, 1496; 1971, 1433; 1979, 73, 1568; 1981, 1278; 1985, 419; 2013, 2631)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.180 - Visitation of schools; consultations with educators.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction or a staff member of the Department designated by the Superintendent shall:
1. Visit each county in the State at least once each school year, and shall conduct institutes, visit schools, consult with school officers, or address public assemblies on subjects pertaining to the schools.
2. Consult and study with school officers and educators of this and other states on topics of school administration, school methods and school law.
[18:32:1956]—(NRS A 1973, 234; 1979, 1568)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.190 - Conferences of teachers and administrators.

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction or a staff member designated by the Superintendent shall:
(a) Convene teachers’ conferences in the various sections of the State in such places and at such times as he or she deems advisable.
(b) Engage such conference lecturers and leaders as he or she deems advisable.
(c) Preside over and regulate the programs of all teachers’ conferences.
2. No teachers’ conference may continue more than 5 days.
3. The Superintendent of Public Instruction or the designated staff member shall convene, in such places and at such times as he or she may designate, conferences of school administrators.
[19:32:1956]—(NRS A 1973, 236; 1979, 1569; 1987, 419; 2013, 2631)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.215 - Regulations: Policy for treatment of injuries to the head; requirements of policy; review of policy. [Effective July 1, 2024.]

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall, in cooperation with the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association and the Chief Medical Officer, adopt regulations prescribing a policy concerning the treatment of injuries to the head that affect the ability of a pupil to learn and otherwise engage with his or her course work at school, including, without limitation, a concussion of the brain.
2. The policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must require a school to authorize a pupil who has sustained or is suspected of sustaining an injury to the head to receive reasonable accommodations that are based on peer-reviewed evidence until the pupil is mentally and physically ready to return to full participation in his or her course work. Such accommodations may include, without limitation:
(a) Rest;
(b) A modified schedule or curriculum; or
(c) Monitoring by a school nurse, athletic trainer or other person qualified to monitor the mental and physical health of the pupil.
3. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall post the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1 on an Internet website maintained by the Department.
4. At least once every 5 years, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall:
(a) Review the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1; and
(b) Update the policy to reflect current best practices in the prevention and treatment of injuries to head.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1362, effective July 1, 2024)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.290 - Superintendent of Public Instruction authorized to appoint deputy superintendents.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction may appoint such deputy superintendents as the execution of the Superintendent’s duties may require. A deputy superintendent may perform any duty required of the Superintendent of Public Instruction during the absence of the Superintendent and shall do such work as the Superintendent may direct under the laws of the State.
[29:32:1956]—(NRS A 1957, 84; 1969, 167; 1979, 1571; 1987, 827; 2013, 2634)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.320 - Deputy superintendents in unclassified service; restriction on other employment.

Each deputy superintendent appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction pursuant to NRS 385.290:
1. Is in the unclassified service of the State.
2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, shall each devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of his or her office and shall not pursue any other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit.
[32:32:1956]—(NRS A 1965, 1150; 1967, 1496; 1969, 169; 1971, 1434; 1979, 1573; 1981, 1278; 1985, 419; 1987, 830; 1997, 618; 2013, 2636)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.330 - Professional staff and other appointed personnel: Duties; location of offices.

1. Professional staff and other personnel appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall perform such duties as are assigned by the Superintendent.
2. The Superintendent of Public Instruction, under the policies of the State Board, shall locate the offices of professional staff and other personnel where the needs of the education program can best be served.
[33:32:1956]—(NRS A 1959, 801; 1965, 1150; 1969, 169; 1979, 1573)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.340 - Qualifications of professional staff and other appointed personnel not in unclassified service.

The qualifications for the professional staff and other personnel appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction who are not in the unclassified service must be fixed by the Division of Human Resource Management of the Department of Administration.
[34:32:1956]—(NRS A 1959, 801; 1963, 1068; 1965, 1151; 1969, 170; 1979, 1573; 1981, 1685; 1983, 641)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.345 - Coordinator of the Use of Libraries and Related Technical Systems: Appointment; duties.

1. The position of Coordinator of the Use of Libraries and Related Technical Systems is hereby created. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may:
(a) Assign the duties of the Coordinator to an employee of the Department of Education; or
(b) Appoint a Coordinator.
2. The Coordinator of the Use of Libraries and Related Technical Systems shall:
(a) Coordinate the use of public libraries by local school districts;
(b) Coordinate services offered by the libraries in each school district;
(c) Advise school districts on the proper use and management of libraries in the school districts and the services offered by those libraries;
(d) In conjunction with the Division of State Library, Archives and Public Records of the Department of Administration, coordinate the loan of materials and supplies between libraries;
(e) Offer libraries assistance in the automation of their access to and use of technical materials;
(f) Develop a library of audiovisual software and software for computers for the use of school libraries; and
(g) Offer technical expertise to school libraries regarding such subjects as the new methods of gathering and retaining information.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 988)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.600 - "Advisory Council" defined.

As used in NRS 385.600 to 385.635, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "Advisory Council" means the Advisory Council for Family Engagement established pursuant to NRS 385.610.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 2910; A 2011, 1978, 2308; 2017, 500)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.605 - Superintendent of Public Instruction required to ensure Advisory Council carries out duties successfully.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction is responsible for ensuring that the duties and responsibilities of the Advisory Council set forth in NRS 385.605 to 385.625, inclusive, are carried out by the Advisory Council successfully.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 2300)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.620 - Duties; submission of reports.

The Advisory Council shall:
1. Review the policy of parental involvement adopted by the State Board and the policy of parental involvement and family engagement adopted by the board of trustees of each school district pursuant to NRS 392.457;
2. Review the information relating to communication with and participation, involvement and engagement of parents and families that is included in the annual report of accountability for each school district pursuant to NRS 385A.320 and similar information in the annual report of accountability prepared by the State Public Charter School Authority and a college or university within the Nevada System of Higher Education or city or county that sponsors a charter school pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 385A.070;
3. Review any effective practices carried out in individual school districts to increase parental involvement and family engagement and determine the feasibility of carrying out those practices on a statewide basis;
4. Review any effective practices carried out in other states to increase parental involvement and family engagement and determine the feasibility of carrying out those practices in this State;
5. Identify methods to communicate effectively and provide outreach to parents, legal guardians and families of pupils who have limited time to become involved in the education of their children for various reasons, including, without limitation, work schedules, single-parent homes and other family obligations;
6. Identify the manner in which the level of parental involvement and family engagement affects the performance, attendance and discipline of pupils;
7. Identify methods to communicate effectively with and provide outreach to parents, legal guardians and families of pupils who are English learners;
8. Determine the necessity for the appointment of a statewide parental involvement and family engagement coordinator or a parental involvement and family engagement coordinator in each school district, or both;
9. Work in collaboration with the Office of Parental Involvement and Family Engagement created by NRS 385.630 to carry out the duties prescribed in NRS 385.635; and
10. On or before February 1 of each year, submit a report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmission to the Legislature in odd-numbered years and to the Legislative Commission in even-numbered years, describing the activities of the Advisory Council and any recommendations for legislation.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 2911; A 2011, 1979, 2278, 2352; 2015, 3787; 2017, 501, 3215; 2019, 1996, 2052; 2023, 2161)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.630 - Creation; duty of Superintendent of Public Instruction to appoint Director and to ensure sufficient number of personnel.

1. The Office of Parental Involvement and Family Engagement is hereby created within the Department.
2. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall:
(a) Appoint an employee of the Department to serve as the Director of the Office of Parental Involvement and Family Engagement; and
(b) Ensure that the Office of Parental Involvement and Family Engagement has a sufficient number of personnel for the Office to carry out the duties prescribed in NRS 385.635.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1962)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.770 - Election of officers; meetings; quorum; authorized actions; submission of annual report.

1. At the first meeting of each calendar year, the Commission shall elect from its members a Chair, a Vice Chair and a Secretary and shall adopt the rules and procedures of the Commission.
2. The Commission shall meet at least once each calendar quarter and at other times at the call of the Chair or a majority of its members.
3. A majority of the members of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and a quorum may exercise any power or authority conferred on the Commission.
4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 385.780, the Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the Commission prescribed by that section:
(a) Appoint committees from its members.
(b) Engage the services of volunteer workers and consultants without compensation.
(c) Enter into a public-private partnership with any business, for-profit organization or nonprofit organization.
(d) Apply for and receive gifts, grants, donations, contributions or other money from any source.
5. The Commission shall, on or before February 1 of each year, prepare and submit a report outlining the activities and recommendations of the Commission to:
(a) The Governor; and
(b) The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature or to the Legislative Commission if the Legislature is not in regular session.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4315; A 2019, 4509)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.810 - Submission of reports by boards of trustees of school districts and State Public Charter School Authority.

1. On or before November 1 of each year, the board of trustees of each school district and the State Public Charter School Authority shall submit a report to the Office of Science, Technology and Innovation in a manner prescribed by the Office. The report must include:
(a) The number of pupils who lack access to the Internet at their homes and, to the extent authorized by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the addresses of such pupils;
(b) The number of pupils who use a hotspot provided by the school district or charter school to access the Internet;
(c) The number of pupils who lack access to telecommunications technology that is capable of facilitating remote learning;
(d) The number of pupils who lack both access to the Internet and access to telecommunications technology; and
(e) The current requirements of the board of trustees of the school district or the State Public Charter School Authority for telecommunications technology owned by the school district, a school within the school district, the State Public Charter School Authority or a charter school sponsored by the State Public Charter School Authority.
2. As used in this section, "telecommunications technology" includes, without limitation, a laptop computer or tablet device.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 912)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.820 - Annual report of Office of Science, Innovation and Technology.

1. On or before February 1 of each year, the Office of Science, Innovation and Technology shall prepare an annual report concerning the status of the Office in carrying out its duties prescribed by NRS 385.800 and submit the report to the Governor, the State Board and:
(a) In odd-numbered years, to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Senate and Assembly Standing Committees on Education.
(b) In even-numbered years, to the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education.
2. The Office shall post a copy of the report prepared pursuant to subsection 1 on the Internet website maintained by the Office.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 913)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization › NRS 385.920 - Duties.

1. The Commission shall develop a statewide vision and implementation plan to improve the public education system in this State. The Commission shall:
(a) Conduct a benchmarking or gap analysis study comparing the education policies of this State to the education policies of high-performing international and domestic education systems.
(b) Make recommendations on how to adapt the appropriate education policies of high-performing international and domestic education systems into the public education system in this State.
(c) Identify objectives to put the education performance of pupils in this State in parity with that of pupils in high-performing international and domestic education systems and make recommendations on how to meet the identified objectives.
(d) Review the findings of any previous or ongoing studies related to the funding of education and incorporate any relevant findings.
(e) Develop an implementation plan for the recommendations made pursuant to this section which includes an analysis of the costs of the plan.
2. The Commission may employ and contract with the National Center on Education and the Economy or an organization with similar expertise and qualifications to carry out any of its functions pursuant to this section.
3. The Commission may coordinate with educational entities and business entities for information and expertise as necessary to carry out any of its functions pursuant to this section.
4. On or before June 30 of each year, the Commission shall submit a written report of its findings to the Governor, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Legislative Commission and the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 2447)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385A - Accountability of Public Schools › NRS 385A.010 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 385A.020 to 385A.050, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1759; A 1999, 2650; 2001, 833; 2003, 19th Special Session, 34; 2005, 1159, 1647, 1975; 2009, 337, 2304; 2013, 1894; 2015, 965)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 385.3455)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385A - Accountability of Public Schools › NRS 385A.040 - "Title I school" defined.

"Title I school" means a public school that receives money pursuant to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, 20 U.S.C. §§ 6301 et seq., and is obligated to comply with the provisions of that federal law.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 19th Special Session, 2; A 2017, 3216)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 385.3467)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385A - Accountability of Public Schools › NRS 385A.050 - "Title I school district" defined.

"Title I school district" means a school district that receives money pursuant to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, 20 U.S.C. §§ 6301 et seq., and is obligated to comply with the provisions of that federal law.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 19th Special Session, 2; A 2017, 3216)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 385.34675)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385A - Accountability of Public Schools › NRS 385A.060 - Applicability; scope.

The provisions of this chapter do not supersede, negate or otherwise limit the effect or application of the provisions of chapters 288, 391 and 391A of NRS or the rights, remedies and procedures afforded to employees of a school district under the terms of collective bargaining agreements, memoranda of understanding or other such agreements between employees and their employers.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 19th Special Session, 2; A 2005, 1159; 2009, 2304; 2013, 1894; 2015, 965)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 385.3468)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385A - Accountability of Public Schools › NRS 385A.210 - Class sizes.

The annual report of accountability prepared pursuant to NRS 385A.070 must include information on class sizes, including, without limitation:
1. The ratio of pupils to teachers in kindergarten and at each grade level for each elementary school in the district and the district as a whole, including, without limitation, each charter school sponsored by the district; and
2. The average class size for each core academic subject, as set forth in NRS 389.018, for each secondary school in the district and the district as a whole, including, without limitation, each charter school sponsored by the district.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2117; A 1993, 2745; 1995, 1741, 1744; 1997, 1767, 1841, 2832; 1999, 613, 617, 2650, 3449; 2001, 248, 1470, 3119; 2003, 19th Special Session, 34; 2005, 353, 1164, 2390, 2530; 2007, 366, 1070, 1809, 1936, 2549; 2009, 344; 2011, 552, 640, 1964, 2234, 2269, 2318)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 385.3474)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385A - Accountability of Public Schools › NRS 385A.260 - Graduation and drop-out rates of pupils; enrollment of pupils in remedial college courses.

The annual report of accountability prepared pursuant to NRS 385A.070 must include information on the graduation and drop-out rates of pupils and the enrollment of pupils in remedial courses in college, including, without limitation:
1. For each school in the district and the district as a whole, including, without limitation, each charter school sponsored by the district, the number and percentage of pupils who received:
(a) A standard high school diploma.
(b) An adult diploma.
(c) An adjusted diploma.
(d) An alternative diploma.
2. For each high school in the district, including, without limitation, each charter school sponsored by the district that operates as a high school, information that provides a comparison of the rate of graduation of pupils enrolled in the high school with the rate of graduation of pupils throughout the district and throughout this State. The information required by this subsection must be provided in consultation with the Department to ensure the accuracy of the comparison.
3. The annual rate of pupils who drop out of school in grade 8 and a separate reporting of the annual rate of pupils who drop out of school in grades 9 to 12, inclusive, for each such grade, for each school in the district and for the district as a whole. The reporting for pupils in grades 9 to 12, inclusive, excludes pupils who:
(a) Provide proof to the school district of successful completion of the high school equivalency assessment selected by the State Board pursuant to NRS 390.055.
(b) Are enrolled in courses that are approved by the Department as meeting the requirements for an adult standard diploma.
(c) Withdraw from school to attend another school.
4. For each high school in the district, including, without limitation, each charter school sponsored by the district, the percentage of pupils who graduated from that high school or charter school in the immediately preceding school year and enrolled in remedial courses in reading, writing or mathematics at a university, state college or community college within the Nevada System of Higher Education.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2117; A 1993, 2745; 1995, 1741, 1744; 1997, 1767, 1841, 2832; 1999, 613, 617, 2650, 3449; 2001, 248, 1470, 3119; 2003, 19th Special Session, 34; 2005, 353, 1164, 2390, 2530; 2007, 366, 1070, 1809, 1936, 2549; 2009, 344; 2011, 552, 640, 1964, 2234, 2269, 2318; 2013, 3243; 2017, 232, 722)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 385.3485)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385A - Accountability of Public Schools › NRS 385A.270 - Pupils who are eligible for free or reduced-price breakfasts or lunches; regulations.

1. The annual report of accountability prepared pursuant to NRS 385A.070 must include, for each school in the district and the district as a whole, including, without limitation, each charter school sponsored by the district, information concerning pupils who are eligible for free or reduced-price breakfasts pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 1771 et seq. and pupils who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 1751 et seq., including, without limitation:
(a) The number and percentage of pupils who are eligible for free or reduced-price breakfasts; and
(b) The number and percentage of pupils who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches.
2. The State Board may adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 964; A 2017, 3219; 2021, 11; 2023, 1198)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385A - Accountability of Public Schools › NRS 385A.290 - Career and technical education.

The annual report of accountability prepared pursuant to NRS 385A.070 must include, for each school in the district and the district as a whole, including, without limitation, each charter school sponsored by the district, information on pupils enrolled in career and technical education, including, without limitation:
1. The number of pupils enrolled in a course of career and technical education;
2. The number of pupils who completed a course of career and technical education;
3. The average daily attendance of pupils who are enrolled in a program of career and technical education;
4. The annual rate of pupils who dropped out of school and were enrolled in a program of career and technical education before dropping out;
5. The number and percentage of pupils who completed a program of career and technical education and who received a standard high school diploma, an adjusted diploma or an alternative diploma; and
6. The number and percentage of pupils who completed a program of career and technical education and who did not receive a high school diploma because the pupils failed to satisfy the requirements of subsection 3 or 4 of NRS 390.600 or the criteria prescribed by the State Board pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 390.600.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2117; A 1993, 2745; 1995, 1741, 1744; 1997, 1767, 1841, 2832; 1999, 613, 617, 2650, 3449; 2001, 248, 1470, 3119; 2003, 19th Special Session, 34; 2005, 353, 1164, 2390, 2530; 2007, 366, 1070, 1809, 1936, 2549; 2009, 344; 2011, 552, 640, 1964, 2234, 2269, 2318; 2013, 3243; 2017, 233)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 385.3489)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385A - Accountability of Public Schools › NRS 385A.300 - Curriculum; remedial and special programs.

The annual report of accountability prepared pursuant to NRS 385A.070 must include information on the curriculum and remedial and special programs, including, without limitation:
1. The curriculum used by the school district, including:
(a) Any special programs for pupils at an individual school; and
(b) The curriculum used by each charter school sponsored by the district.
2. A compilation of the programs of remedial study that are purchased in whole or in part with money received from this State, for each school in the district and the district as a whole, including, without limitation, each charter school sponsored by the district. The compilation must include:
(a) The amount and sources of money received for programs of remedial study for each school in the district and the district as a whole, including, without limitation, each charter school sponsored by the district.
(b) An identification of each program of remedial study, listed by subject area.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2117; A 1993, 2745; 1995, 1741, 1744; 1997, 1767, 1841, 2832; 1999, 613, 617, 2650, 3449; 2001, 248, 1470, 3119; 2003, 19th Special Session, 34; 2005, 353, 1164, 2390, 2530; 2007, 366, 1070, 1809, 1936, 2549; 2009, 344; 2011, 552, 640, 1964, 2234, 2269, 2318)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 385.3491)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385A - Accountability of Public Schools › NRS 385A.310 - Fiscal information; technological facilities and equipment.

The annual report of accountability prepared pursuant to NRS 385A.070 must include fiscal information and information relating to technological facilities and equipment, including, without limitation:
1. The total expenditure per pupil for each school in the district and the district as a whole, including, without limitation, each charter school sponsored by the district. If this State has a financial analysis program that is designed to track educational expenditures and revenues to individual schools, each school district shall use that statewide program in complying with this subsection. If a statewide program is not available, each school district shall use its own financial analysis program in complying with this subsection.
2. Each source of funding for the school district.
3. An identification of the appropriations made by the Legislature that are available to the school district or the schools within the district and programs approved by the Legislature to improve the academic achievement of pupils.
4. The amount and sources of money received for the training and professional development of teachers and other educational personnel for each school in the district and for the district as a whole, including, without limitation, each charter school sponsored by the district.
5. The technological facilities and equipment available at each school, including, without limitation, each charter school sponsored by the district, and the district’s plan to incorporate educational technology at each school.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2117; A 1993, 2745; 1995, 1741, 1744; 1997, 1767, 1841, 2832; 1999, 613, 617, 2650, 3449; 2001, 248, 1470, 3119; 2003, 19th Special Session, 34; 2005, 353, 1164, 2390, 2530; 2007, 366, 1070, 1809, 1936, 2549; 2009, 344; 2011, 552, 640, 1964, 2234, 2269, 2318)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 385.3493)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385A - Accountability of Public Schools › NRS 385A.315 - Access to menstrual products.

The annual report of accountability prepared pursuant to NRS 385A.070 must include, for each middle school, junior high school and high school in the school district and for each charter school that operates as a middle school, junior high school or high school, an evaluation of access to menstrual products.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3265)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385A - Accountability of Public Schools › NRS 385A.320 - District communication; parental involvement.

The annual report of accountability prepared pursuant to NRS 385A.070 must include information on district communication efforts and parental involvement, including, without limitation, efforts made by the school district and by each school in the district, including, without limitation, each charter school sponsored by the district, to increase:
1. Communication with the parents of pupils enrolled in the district;
2. The participation of parents in the educational process and activities relating to the school district and each school, including, without limitation, the existence of parent organizations and school advisory committees; and
3. The involvement of parents and the engagement of families of pupils enrolled in the district in the education of their children.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2117; A 1993, 2745; 1995, 1741, 1744; 1997, 1767, 1841, 2832; 1999, 613, 617, 2650, 3449; 2001, 248, 1470, 3119; 2003, 19th Special Session, 34; 2005, 353, 1164, 2390, 2530; 2007, 366, 1070, 1809, 1936, 2549; 2009, 344; 2011, 552, 640, 1964, 2234, 2269, 2318)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 385.3495)