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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.5261 - Age for admission to special programs; enrollment counted for apportionment.

Gifted and talented pupils may be admitted at the age of 4 years to special programs established for such pupils, and their enrollment or attendance may be counted for apportionment purposes.
[285:32:1956]—(NRS A 1969, 445; 1971, 548; 1973, 1429; 1975, 1119; 1989, 691, 1555; 1993, 2160)—(Substituted in revision for part of NRS 388.475)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.5263 - Special ungraded schools and programs; powers of trustees.

1. Gifted and talented pupils may be instructed in special ungraded schools or within special programs established for the instruction of such pupils.
2. Boards of trustees of school districts may:
(a) Purchase sites and erect buildings for those purposes in the same manner as other school sites or school buildings may be purchased and erected.
(b) Rent suitable property at an economical rental for special or ungraded rooms.
(c) Accept gifts or donations of sites and buildings for those purposes.
[286:32:1956]—(NRS A 1969, 445; 1973, 1429; 1993, 2160)—(Substituted in revision for part of NRS 388.500)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.5267 - Minimum standards for special education of gifted and talented pupils; limitation on apportionment of state money for instruction.

1. The State Board shall prescribe minimum standards for the special education of gifted and talented pupils.
2. The minimum standards prescribed by the State Board pursuant to subsection 1 must include standards for programs of instruction or special services maintained for the purpose of serving pupils with gifted and talented abilities.
3. No apportionment of state money may be made to any school district or charter school for the instruction of gifted and talented pupils until the program of instruction maintained therein for such pupils is approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction as meeting the minimum standards prescribed by the State Board.
[288:32:1956]—(NRS A 1969, 445; 1973, 1429; 1977, 885; 1979, 1597; 1981, 245; 1989, 692; 1993, 2160; 1997, 1867; 1999, 1750; 2009, 755; 2011, 2706, 2716; 2013, 694, 744; 2015, 1027, 2385)—(Substituted in revision for part of NRS 388.520)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.532 - Development of programs.

1. The State Board in cooperation with the board of trustees of the various county school districts shall develop for pupils in the first through eighth grades:
(a) Programs designed to reduce the number of pupils who drop out of school; and
(b) Programs for the prevention of alcohol and other substance use disorders.
2. The State Board in cooperation with the board of trustees of the various county school districts may seek the cooperation of private industry in developing for pupils in all grades programs and activities designed to reduce the number of pupils who participate in the activities of criminal gangs, as defined in NRS 213.1263.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 2079; A 1995, 1426)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.537 - Alternative programs for pupils at risk of dropping out of school.

1. The board of trustees of a school district may, subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, operate an alternative program for the education of pupils at risk of dropping out of school, including pupils who are enrolled in kindergarten or grades 1 to 12, inclusive.
2. The board of trustees of a school district may submit to the Department, in the form prescribed by the Department, a plan to operate an alternative program.
3. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall review each plan to operate an alternative program submitted to the Department and approve or deny the plan. Approval by the Superintendent constitutes approval of each component of the plan for the alternative program.
4. If a plan for an alternative program is denied by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the board of trustees of a school district may appeal the decision of the Superintendent to the State Board. The State Board may approve or deny the plan for the alternative program upon appeal.
5. An alternative program may include:
(a) A shorter school day or an opportunity for pupils to attend a longer school day than that regularly provided in the school district. The alternative program must provide for a number of minutes of instruction that is equal to or greater than that which would be provided under a program consisting of 180 school days.
(b) An opportunity for pupils to attend classes of instruction during any part of the calendar year.
(c) A comprehensive curriculum that includes elective classes of instruction and career and technical education.
(d) An opportunity for pupils to obtain academic credit through experience gained at work or while engaged in other activities.
(e) An opportunity for pupils to satisfy either:
(1) The requirements for a regular high school diploma; or
(2) The requirements for an adult standard diploma.
(f) The provision of child care for the children of pupils.
(g) The transportation of pupils to and from classes of instruction.
(h) The placement of pupils for independent study pursuant to NRS 389.155, if the board of trustees of the school district determines that the pupil would benefit from such placement.
6. The board of trustees of a school district may operate an alternative program pursuant to this section through a program of distance education pursuant to NRS 388.820 to 388.874, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 458; A 2001, 3156; 2005, 1050; 2007, 1991)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.550 - Employment of teachers with approval of juvenile court and county commissioners.

1. With the approval of the juvenile court and the board of county commissioners, the board of trustees of a school district may employ necessary legally qualified teachers for the instruction of children detained in:
(a) A facility for the detention of children or an alternative program maintained by the county pursuant to the provisions of title 5 of NRS.
(b) A juvenile forestry camp established by the county pursuant to the provisions of NRS 244.297.
(c) A juvenile training school established by the State pursuant to the provisions of title 5 of NRS.
2. As used in this section, "juvenile court" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 62A.180.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 120; A 1967, 1582; 1989, 1815; 1991, 2185; 2003, 1138)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.560 - Courses of instruction; school district to furnish textbooks, equipment and supplies.

Only courses of instruction approved by the State Board may be given in such local, regional or state facilities for the detention of children, alternative programs or juvenile forestry camps. Necessary textbooks, equipment and supplies must be furnished by the school district.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 120; A 1967, 1583; 1989, 1815; 2003, 1139)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.570 - Computation of enrollment and average daily attendance; reports to Superintendent of Public Instruction.

1. The State Board shall establish regulations for the computation of enrollment and average daily attendance of children detained in facilities for the detention of children, alternative programs and juvenile forestry camps receiving instruction pursuant to the provisions of this section and NRS 388.550 and 388.560.
2. Boards of trustees of school districts providing such instruction shall report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction at such times and in such manner as the Superintendent prescribes.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 120; A 1967, 893, 1583; 1973, 1430; 1979, 1597; 1989, 1815; 2003, 1139)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.591 - Establishment of Program; creation and delivery of State Seal of Biliteracy; participation in Program; regulations.

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish a State Seal of Biliteracy Program to recognize pupils who graduate from a public high school, including, without limitation, a charter school and a university school for profoundly gifted pupils, who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.
2. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall:
(a) Create a State Seal of Biliteracy that may be affixed to the diploma and noted on the transcript of a pupil to recognize that the pupil has met the requirements of NRS 388.593; and
(b) Deliver the State Seal of Biliteracy to each school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the program.
3. Any school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils may participate in the State Seal of Biliteracy Program by notifying the Superintendent of Public Instruction of its intent to participate in the Program.
4. Each board of trustees of a school district and governing body of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of Biliteracy Program shall:
(a) Identify the pupils who have met the requirements to be awarded the State Seal of Biliteracy; and
(b) Affix the State Seal of Biliteracy to the diploma and note the receipt of the State Seal of Biliteracy on the transcript of each pupil who meets those requirements.
5. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may adopt regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 388.593.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 1453)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.593 - Criteria for award of State Seal of Biliteracy.

A school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of Biliteracy Program established pursuant to NRS 388.591 must award a pupil, upon graduation from high school, a high school diploma with a State Seal of Biliteracy if the pupil:
1. Successfully completes all courses of study in English language arts that are required for graduation with at least a 2.0 grade point average, on a 4.0 grading scale;
2. Demonstrates proficiency in one or more languages other than English:
(a) By passing an advanced placement examination in a world language with a score of 3 or higher or passing an international baccalaureate examination in a world language with a score of 4 or higher; or
(b) By passing an examination in a world language, if the examination is approved by the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils, as applicable; and
3. If the primary language of the pupil is not English, demonstrates proficiency in English on an assessment designated by the Department.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 1454; A 2017, 3236)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.5933 - Establishment of Program; creation and delivery of State Seal of Civics; participation in Program; regulations.

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish a State Seal of Civics Program to recognize pupils who graduate from a public high school, including, without limitation, a charter school and a university school for profoundly gifted pupils, who have attained a high level of proficiency in civics.
2. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall:
(a) Create a State Seal of Civics that may be affixed to the diploma and noted on the transcript of a pupil to recognize that the pupil has met the requirements of NRS 388.5935; and
(b) Deliver the State Seal of Civics to each school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of Civics Program.
3. Any school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils may participate in the State Seal of Civics Program by notifying the Superintendent of Public Instruction of its intent to participate in the Program.
4. Each board of trustees of a school district and governing body of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of Civics Program shall:
(a) Identify the pupils who have met the requirements to be awarded the State Seal of Civics; and
(b) Affix the State Seal of Civics to the diploma and note the receipt of the State Seal of Civics on the transcript of each pupil who meets those requirements.
5. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may adopt regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 388.5935.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 1952)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.5935 - Criteria for award of State Seal of Civics.

1. A school district, charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of Civics Program established pursuant to NRS 388.5933 must award a pupil, upon graduation from high school, a high school diploma with a State Seal of Civics if the pupil:
(a) Earns at least a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale or, if a different grading scale is used, a 3.85 weighted grade point average on a grading scale approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
(b) Demonstrates proficiency in civics by earning:
(1) At least 3 credits in social studies;
(2) A score of at least 90 percent on the examination for civics required pursuant to NRS 389.009; and
(3) A satisfactory score in citizenship.
(c) Completes a service learning project.
2. The Department shall develop a rubric and set forth a satisfactory score to determine if a pupil meets the requirements for a satisfactory score in citizenship for the purposes of subparagraph (3) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1.
3. The Department shall provide guidance to public schools regarding the requirements for completing a service learning project for the purposes of paragraph (c) of subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 1953)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.5937 - Designation of Nevada Schools of Civic Excellence, Student Civic Leaders and Educator Civic Leaders; regulations.

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may designate:
(a) A school district, charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils as a Nevada School of Civic Excellence;
(b) A pupil as a Student Civic Leader; or
(c) A teacher or other school employee as an Educator Civic Leader.
2. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall adopt regulations that set forth the criteria to earn a designation pursuant to subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 1953)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.594 - Establishment of Program; creation and delivery of State Seal of STEM; participation in Program; regulations.

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish a State Seal of STEM Program to recognize pupils who graduate from a public high school, including, without limitation, a charter school and a university school for profoundly gifted pupils, who have attained a high level of proficiency in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
2. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall:
(a) Create a State Seal of STEM that may be affixed to the diploma and noted on the transcript of a pupil to recognize that the pupil has met the requirements of NRS 388.5945; and
(b) Deliver the State Seal of STEM to each school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of STEM Program.
3. Any school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils may participate in the State Seal of STEM Program by notifying the Superintendent of Public Instruction of its intent to participate in the Program.
4. Each board of trustees of a school district and governing body of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of STEM Program shall:
(a) Identify the pupils who have met the requirements to be awarded the State Seal of STEM; and
(b) Affix the State Seal of STEM to the diploma and note the receipt of the State Seal of STEM on the transcript of each pupil who meets those requirements.
5. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may adopt regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 388.5945.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 447)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.5945 - Criteria for award of State Seal of STEM.

A school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of STEM Program established pursuant to NRS 388.594 must award a pupil, upon graduation from high school, a high school diploma with a State Seal of STEM if the pupil:
1. Earns at least a 3.25 grade point average, on a 4.0 grading scale, or a 3.85 weighted grade point average, on a grading scale approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction if a different grading scale is used.
2. Demonstrates proficiency in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by earning:
(a) At least 4 credits in science;
(b) At least 4 credits in mathematics;
(c) At least 1 credit in computer science, engineering, manufacturing, electronics or a career and technical education program of study in information and media technologies or skilled and technical sciences;
(d) Any one of the following:
(1) A score of 3 or higher on an advanced placement examination in science;
(2) A score of 4 or higher on an international baccalaureate examination in science;
(3) A score of 650 or higher on a SAT Subject Test in science;
(4) A score of 23 or higher on the ACT in science;
(5) A grade of B or higher in a college-level science course completed through dual enrollment; or
(6) A score of gold or higher on the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate; and
(e) Any one of the following:
(1) A score of 3 or higher on an advanced placement examination in mathematics;
(2) A score of 4 or higher on an international baccalaureate examination in mathematics;
(3) A score of 530 or higher on the SAT in mathematics;
(4) A score of 22 or higher on the ACT in mathematics;
(5) A grade of B or higher in a college-level mathematics course completed through dual enrollment; or
(6) A score of gold or higher on the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 448)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.596 - Establishment of State Seal of Financial Literacy Program; creation and delivery of State Seal; participation in Program; professional development; regulations.

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish a State Seal of Financial Literacy Program to recognize pupils who graduate from a public high school, including, without limitation, a charter school and a university school for profoundly gifted pupils, who have attained a high level of proficiency in financial literacy.
2. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall:
(a) Create a State Seal of Financial Literacy that may be affixed to the diploma and noted on the transcript of a pupil to recognize that the pupil has met the requirements of NRS 388.5962; and
(b) Deliver the State Seal of Financial Literacy to each school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of Financial Literacy Program.
3. Any school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils may participate in the State Seal of Financial Literacy Program by notifying the Superintendent of Public Instruction of its intent to participate in the Program.
4. Each board of trustees of a school district and governing body of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of Financial Literacy Program shall:
(a) Identify the pupils who have met the requirements to be awarded the State Seal of Financial Literacy; and
(b) Affix the State Seal of Financial Literacy to the diploma and note the receipt of the State Seal of Financial Literacy on the transcript of each pupil who meets those requirements.
5. To the extent that money is available, the school districts and the Department of Education shall provide professional development training regarding financial literacy to teachers who teach in a subject area in which instruction in financial literacy is provided.
6. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may adopt regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 388.5962.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1986)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.5962 - Criteria for award of State Seal of Financial Literacy.

A school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of Financial Literacy Program established pursuant to NRS 388.596 must award a pupil, upon graduation from high school, a high school diploma with a State Seal of Financial Literacy if the pupil:
1. Earns at least a 3.25 grade point average, on a 4.0 grading scale, or a 3.85 weighted grade point average, on a grading scale approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction if a different grading scale is used.
2. Demonstrates proficiency in financial literacy by earning:
(a) At least 3 credits in a subject area in which instruction on financial literacy is provided; and
(b) Either of the following:
(1) A grade of B or higher in a college-level course in which instruction on financial literacy is provided; or
(2) A score of gold or higher on the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1985)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.5964 - Establishment of Financial Literacy Month; regulations.

1. The Department of Education shall establish a Financial Literacy Month to be held once each school year. To the extent that money is available for that purpose, the Financial Literacy Month must include, without limitation:
(a) A parent and family engagement summit, including, without limitation, programs related to saving and spending, employability skills, applying to and attending college, applying for and receiving financial aid, retirement and investments; and
(b) A Student Smart Week and a Money Week.
2. The Department may adopt regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 391A.210.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1986)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.5968 - State Financial Literacy Advisory Council: Duties.

The State Financial Literacy Advisory Council created by NRS 388.5966 shall:
1. Develop a strategic plan for the development of educational resources in financial literacy to serve as a foundation for professional development for pupils;
2. Identify learning activities targeted toward the standards and criteria of a curriculum in financial literacy;
3. Develop and facilitate, in coordination with the Department:
(a) The Financial Literacy Month, including, without limitation, Student Smart Week, Money Week and the parent and family engagement summit established pursuant to NRS 388.5964; and
(b) The annual summit for educators established pursuant to NRS 391A.210;
4. In accordance with NRS 388.5962, develop the criteria a pupil must meet to be awarded the State Seal of Financial Literacy;
5. Apply for grants, gifts and donations of money to carry out the objectives of the Council; and
6. Prepare a written report which includes, without limitation, recommendations concerning the instruction and curriculum in financial literacy and the activities of the Council and, on or before January 31 of each even-numbered year, submit a copy of the report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education, the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education and the Governor.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1988)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.597 - Establishment of Program; creation and delivery of State Seal of STEAM; participation in Program; regulations.

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish a State Seal of STEAM Program to recognize pupils who graduate from a public high school, including, without limitation, a charter school and a university school for profoundly gifted pupils, who have attained a high level of proficiency in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.
2. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall:
(a) Create a State Seal of STEAM that may be affixed to the diploma and noted on the transcript of a pupil to recognize that the pupil has met the requirements of NRS 388.5975; and
(b) Deliver the State Seal of STEAM to each school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of STEAM Program.
3. Any school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils may participate in the State Seal of STEAM Program by notifying the Superintendent of Public Instruction of its intent to participate in the Program.
4. Each board of trustees of a school district and governing body of a charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of STEAM Program shall:
(a) Identify the pupils who have met the requirements to be awarded the State Seal of STEAM; and
(b) Affix the State Seal of STEAM to the diploma and note the receipt of the State Seal of STEAM on the transcript of each pupil who meets those requirements.
5. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may adopt regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 388.5975.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 449)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.5975 - Criteria for award of State Seal of STEAM.

A school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of STEAM Program established pursuant to NRS 388.597 must award a pupil, upon graduation from high school, a high school diploma with a State Seal of STEAM if the pupil:
1. Earns at least a 3.25 grade point average, on a 4.0 grading scale, or a 3.85 weighted grade point average, on a grading scale approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction if a different grading scale is used.
2. Demonstrates proficiency in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics by earning:
(a) At least 3 credits in science;
(b) At least 4 credits in mathematics;
(c) At least 1 credit in computer science, engineering, manufacturing, electronics or a career and technical education program of study in information and media technologies or skilled and technical sciences;
(d) At least 1 credit in fine arts;
(e) Any one of the following:
(1) A score of 3 or higher on an advanced placement examination in science;
(2) A score of 4 or higher on an international baccalaureate examination in science;
(3) A score of 650 or higher on a SAT Subject Test in science;
(4) A score of 23 or higher on the ACT in science;
(5) A grade of B or higher in a college-level science course completed through dual enrollment; or
(6) A score of gold or higher on the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate; and
(f) Any one of the following:
(1) A score of 3 or higher on an advanced placement examination in mathematics;
(2) A score of 4 or higher on an international baccalaureate examination in mathematics;
(3) A score of 530 or higher on the SAT in mathematics;
(4) A score of 22 or higher on the ACT in mathematics;
(5) A grade of B or higher in a college-level mathematics course completed through dual enrollment; or
(6) A score of gold or higher on the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 449)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.605 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 388.605 to 388.655, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Board" means the Board for the Education and Counseling of Displaced Homemakers.
2. "Director" means the Director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
3. "Displaced homemaker" means any person who:
(a) Is not gainfully employed or has less than full-time or adequate employment;
(b) Has worked at home for a substantial number of years providing household services to members of his or her family without compensation;
(c) Has difficulty in securing employment adequate for economic independence; and
(d) Has been dependent:
(1) On the income of another member of his or her family, but is no longer supported by that income;
(2) Upon public assistance but is no longer eligible; or
(3) On another member of his or her family for the management of his or her personal finances, but that person is no longer available to provide that assistance.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 915; A 1993, 1596; 2001, 1425)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.615 - Board for the Education and Counseling of Displaced Homemakers: Creation; membership; duties; compensation of members.

1. The Board for the Education and Counseling of Displaced Homemakers is hereby created. The Board consists of five members appointed by the Governor, one of whom must be a current or former displaced homemaker and one of whom must be representative of business in the State.
2. The Board shall:
(a) At its first meeting and annually thereafter elect a Chair from among its members.
(b) Meet regularly at least once each calendar quarter and at other times upon the call of the Chair.
3. The members of the Board serve without compensation, except that each member of the Board is entitled to the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally, which must be paid from the account established pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 19.033.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 916; A 2015, 1371)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.625 - Establishment of center for displaced homemakers; deposit of gifts and grants of money; approval of claims.

1. The Board shall, to the extent that money is available, establish in a county whose population is 100,000 or more, a center to provide services for displaced homemakers.
2. The Board may, to the extent that money is available:
(a) Establish a center to provide services for displaced homemakers in a county whose population is less than 100,000; and
(b) Establish regional centers which provide services for displaced homemakers in two or more counties whose populations are less than 100,000.
3. The Board may, with the approval of the Director, enter into contracts with public or nonprofit private organizations to provide the various services required at the centers established pursuant to subsections 1 and 2.
4. All gifts and grants of money received for the purposes of NRS 388.605 to 388.655, inclusive, must be deposited in the same account in the State General Fund as money deposited pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 19.033.
5. All claims must be approved by the Director before they are paid.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 916; A 1989, 1937; 1991, 529)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.635 - Provision of services by center for displaced homemakers.

Each center shall provide:
1. Counseling services specifically designed for the counseling of a displaced homemaker with respect to appropriate employment, including:
(a) Assessment of the homemaker’s skills;
(b) Clarification of the homemaker’s employment goals and information regarding the availability of various types of employment;
(c) The development of a personal plan for a career; and
(d) Referrals to public and private programs of training and placement.
2. Courses of instruction to assist a displaced homemaker in seeking and retaining employment, including instruction in:
(a) The initial steps in seeking employment;
(b) Skills for contacting employers;
(c) The proper completion of applications for employment;
(d) Writing resumes;
(e) Skills for effective interviewing;
(f) The importance of a positive attitude and appropriate work habits;
(g) Skills for effective communication;
(h) Appropriate conduct in an office; and
(i) Resolving conflicts involving work and family.
3. Weekly meetings to allow the displaced homemakers it serves to share information regarding employment and to discuss their concerns regarding seeking and retaining employment.
4. Educational and counseling services relating to health and health care, including education about obtaining and paying for health care and related services, particularly about selecting physicians and others who provide the services, including health maintenance organizations and health insurance.
5. Services relating to financial management, including information about insurance, taxes, estates and probate, mortgages, loans and other related financial matters.
6. Referrals of displaced homemakers to appropriate agencies in the community which provide:
(a) Assistance to persons with substance use disorders;
(b) Personal counseling;
(c) Legal assistance;
(d) Child care; and
(e) Programs of secondary and postsecondary education, including programs for career and technical education, English as a second language and improving reading ability.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 916; A 2005, 1051)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.645 - Selection of organization to administer center; coordination with state and federal programs.

1. The Board shall select a public or nonprofit private organization, if possible, to administer each center. In selecting the organization, the Board shall consider the experience and capability of the organization in administering services similar to those to be provided by the center.
2. The Chair of the Board shall consult and cooperate with such agencies of the Federal and State Governments as the Board considers appropriate to facilitate the establishment of a center which utilizes or is coordinated with existing state and federal programs of a similar nature.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 917)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.655 - Executive director for center; quarterly reports to Board.

1. To the extent that money is available, each center must have a part-time executive director.
2. The executive director of each center shall maintain records of its activities and shall report quarterly to the Board the number of displaced homemakers who have, during the previous quarter:
(a) Obtained employment; and
(b) Enrolled in educational programs.
The report must include the hourly wage received and the number of hours worked per week by each displaced homemaker.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 917)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.710 - State Board of Education to determine data to be monitored by school district; school district to report data to State Board.

1. The State Board, in consultation with the trustees of the school districts and the recognized associations representing licensed educational personnel, after receiving comments from the general public, shall determine the data that must be monitored by each school district and used to measure the effectiveness of the implementation of a plan developed by each school district to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio pursuant to NRS 388.720.
2. Each school district shall report the data to the State Board as required by the State Board.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2106; A 2005, 2162)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.720 - Development of plan by school district to reduce pupil-teacher ratios; alternative ratios for certain grades authorized in certain counties.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, each school district together with the recognized associations representing licensed educational personnel shall develop a plan to reduce the district’s pupil-teacher ratio per class in kindergarten and grades 1, 2 and 3 within the limits of available financial support specifically set aside for this purpose and submit that plan to the State Board.
2. In lieu of complying with the pupil-teacher ratio prescribed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 388.700, a school district in a county whose population is less than 100,000 may, in consultation with the recognized associations representing licensed educational personnel, develop a plan to reduce the district’s pupil-teacher ratios per class for specified grade levels in elementary schools. Alternative ratios for grade 6 may only be approved for those school districts that include grade 6 in elementary school. The alternative pupil-teacher ratios must not:
(a) Exceed 22 to 1 in grades 1, 2 and 3; and
(b) Exceed 25 to 1 in grades 4 and 5 or grades 4, 5 and 6, as applicable.
3. The State Board shall approve a plan submitted pursuant to subsection 2 if the plan:
(a) Reduces the district’s pupil-teacher ratio in the elementary schools within the school district; and
(b) Is fiscally neutral such that the plan will not cost more to carry out than a plan that complies with the ratios prescribed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 388.700.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 2106; A 1991, 1605; 2005, 2163)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.723 - Duties of Department: Development of policies and procedures relating to reduction of pupil-teacher ratio; guidance to school districts regarding development of plan, requirements for reporting information and data to be monitored; communication with board of trustees of school district regarding certain expectations.

The Department shall:
1. Develop policies and procedures for:
(a) Monitoring the plan of each school district to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio per class developed pursuant to NRS 388.720, which must include, without limitation, provisions for:
(1) The review of each plan submitted to the State Board to ensure the adequacy of such plans; and
(2) The review of any data submitted to the State Board pursuant to NRS 388.710.
(b) Monitoring the quarterly reports concerning the average daily enrollment of pupils and the pupil-teacher ratios in each school district submitted by the board of trustees of the school district pursuant to NRS 388.725 to ensure the completeness and accuracy of such reports.
(c) The review of any requests for a variance submitted to the State Board pursuant to NRS 388.700, which must include, without limitation, provisions to verify the information in such requests to ensure the accuracy of the reports on variances submitted by the State Board to the Legislature pursuant to that section.
(d) The distribution of money to each school district for the reduction of pupil-teacher ratios, which must include, without limitation, provisions for:
(1) The retention of all documents and records related to the distribution; and
(2) The review of the work performed to determine the distribution of such money to ensure the accuracy of supporting information and the calculations used in making such determinations.
2. Provide guidance to the school districts on:
(a) The development of a plan to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio per class pursuant to NRS 388.720. In developing such guidance, the Department shall:
(1) Outline the criteria that each plan must include to meet the requirements of NRS 388.720.
(2) Provide examples of policies, plans or strategies adopted by other states to reduce class sizes.
(b) The requirements for reporting information related to the reduction of pupil-teacher ratios.
(c) The data that must be monitored pursuant to NRS 388.710 by each school district and used to measure the effectiveness of the implementation of any plan to reduce pupil-teacher ratios.
3. Communicate with the board of trustees of each school district regarding the expectations of the Department for the use of any money distributed to reduce pupil-teacher ratios in the school district, including, without limitation, the minimum number of teachers the school district is expected to employ.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 3060; A 2019, 791)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.725 - Quarterly reports of average daily enrollment and pupil-teacher ratios in elementary schools required of school districts; posting of report on Internet website.

1. On or before August 1, November 1, February 1 and May 1 of each year, the board of trustees of each school district shall report to the Department for the preceding quarter:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), the average daily enrollment of pupils and the ratio of pupils per licensed teacher for grades 1, 2 and 3 for each elementary school in the school district.
(b) If the State Board has approved an alternative class-size reduction plan for the school district pursuant to NRS 388.720, the average daily enrollment of pupils and the ratio of pupils per licensed teacher for those grades which are required to comply with the alternative class-size reduction plan for each elementary school in the school district.
2. The board of trustees of each school district shall post on the Internet website maintained by the school district:
(a) The information concerning average daily enrollment and class size for each elementary school in the school district, as reported to the Department pursuant to subsection 1; and
(b) An identification of each elementary school in the school district, if any, for which a variance from the prescribed pupil-teacher ratios was granted by the State Board pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 388.700.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 27th Special Session, 31; A 2019, 792)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.750 - Compliance with Open Meeting Law; availability of records; exemption from certain taxes; nondisclosure of contributors.

1. An educational foundation:
(a) Shall comply with the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS if the educational foundation is a public body, as defined in NRS 241.015;
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, shall make its records public and open to inspection pursuant to NRS 239.010; and
(c) Is exempt from the taxes imposed by NRS 375.020, 375.023 and 375.026 pursuant to subsection 12 of NRS 375.090.
2. An educational foundation is not required to disclose the names of the contributors to the foundation or the amount of their contributions. The educational foundation shall, upon request, allow a contributor to examine, during regular business hours, any record, document or other information of the foundation relating to that contributor.
3. As used in this section, "educational foundation" means a nonprofit corporation, association or institution or a charitable organization that is:
(a) Organized and operated exclusively for the purpose of supporting one or more kindergartens, elementary schools, junior high or middle schools or high schools, or any combination thereof;
(b) Formed pursuant to the laws of this State; and
(c) Exempt from taxation pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3).
(Added to NRS by 1993, 2305; A 2003, 3491; 2003, 20th Special Session, 204; 2005, 963; 2011, 1356; 2023, 1156)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.780 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 388.780 to 388.815, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 388.787 and 388.788 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1770; A 2011, 2309; 2017, 4176; 2023, 288)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.789 - Superintendent of Public Instruction required to ensure Department carries out duties successfully.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction is responsible for ensuring that the duties and responsibilities set forth in NRS 388.780 to 388.815, inclusive, are carried out by the Department successfully.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 2309; A 2023, 288)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.800 - Trust Fund for Educational Technology: Creation; administration; interest and income; use of money in Fund.

1. The Trust Fund for Educational Technology is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Trust Fund must be administered by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Superintendent may accept gifts and grants of money from any source for deposit in the Trust Fund. Any such money may be expended in accordance with the terms and conditions of the gift or grant, or in accordance with subsection 3.
2. The interest and income earned on the money in the Trust Fund must be credited to the Trust Fund.
3. The money in the Trust Fund may be used only for the distribution of money to school districts and charter schools to be used in kindergarten through 12th grade to obtain and maintain hardware and software for computer systems, equipment for transfer of data by modem through connection to telephone lines, and other educational technology as may be approved by the Department for use in classrooms.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 1457; A 1997, 1774; 2015, 3307; 2023, 290)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.805 - Trust Fund for Educational Technology: Program for school districts and charter schools to apply for money from Fund.

The Department shall adopt regulations that establish a program whereby school districts and charter schools may apply to the Department for money from the Trust Fund for Educational Technology.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 1457; A 1997, 1774; 2015, 3307; 2023, 291)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.815 - Annual report by grant recipient; Department to enter into agreement with person or entity to carry out Program; provision of services through agreement with grant recipient authorized.

1. A school district, charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils that receives a grant pursuant to NRS 388.810 shall annually provide a report to the Department in the form prescribed by the Department that includes, without limitation:
(a) Any expenditures of money to implement the Program by the school district, charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils;
(b) A summary of the progress of the school district, charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils toward meeting the learning goals specified in the application for a grant submitted pursuant to NRS 388.810; and
(c) Any feedback received by the school district, charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils concerning the Program from other recipients of money from the Program.
2. The Department shall enter into an agreement with a person or entity to carry out the Program. Such a person or entity may provide the following services:
(a) Computing devices that meet the minimum requirements established by the Department for use in the Program.
(b) Software and applications.
(c) Learning management systems that allow the school district, charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils to create instructional materials to be used in a classroom and to track and manage such materials.
(d) Professional development.
(e) Wireless networking solutions.
3. A school district, charter school or university school for profoundly gifted pupils that receives a grant pursuant to NRS 388.810 may enter into an agreement with a person or entity to provide any or all of the services described in paragraphs (a) to (e), inclusive, of subsection 2.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4176; A 2023, 292)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction › NRS 388.820 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 388.820 to 388.874, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 388.823, 388.826 and 388.829 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 3149)