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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › General Provisions › Section 394.025 - Requirements for licensure: Applicable provisions

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An
				applicant that is not accredited by AdvancED or its successor
				organization, or any affiliate thereof, shall comply with the
				provisions of NAC 394.020, 394.030  to 394.180, inclusive, and 394.250 
				and sections 7, 8 and 9 of this regulation.
2. An applicant that is accredited
				by AdvancED or its successor organization, or any affiliate thereof,
				shall comply with the provisions of NAC 394.020  and 394.200  to
				394.250, inclusive, and sections 7, 8 and 9 of this
				regulation.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R061-07, eff. 10-31-2007;	A by
				  R024-18AP,
				  eff. 6/26/2018;	A by
				  R046-20A,
				  eff. 12/29/2020
NRS 439.200  and 441A.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › General Provisions › Section 394.Sec. 6 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
Chapter 394 of NAC is hereby amended by adding
				  thereto the provisions set forth as sections 7, 8 and 9 of this
				  regulation.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by
				  R046-20A,
				  eff. 12/29/2020
NRS 439.200  and 441A.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › General Provisions › Section 394.Sec. 7 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
The written statement required pursuant to NRS 394.193  must be submitted to the governing body of a private school
				  in which a child who has not been immunized pursuant to NRS 394.192   has been accepted for enrollment:
1. Annually, according to the
				annual enrollment schedule of the private school; and
2. On a form provided by the
				Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health
				and Human Services.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by
				  R046-20A,
				  eff. 12/29/2020
NRS 439.200  and 441A.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › General Provisions › Section 394.Sec. 8 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
The written statement required pursuant to NRS 394.194  must be submitted to the governing body of a private school
				  in which a child who has a medical condition that will not permit the
				  child to be immunized to the extent required by NRS 394.192  has been
				  accepted for enrollment on a form provided by the Division of Public
				  and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human
				  Services.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by
				  R046-20A,
				  eff. 12/29/2020
NRS 439.200  and 441A.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › General Provisions › Section 394.Sec. 9 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
A local health officer may conduct an audit of
				  medical exemptions granted pursuant to NRS 394.194  in the
				  jurisdiction of the local health officer if:
1. The reported immunization rate
				of a private school falls below 95 percent;
2. A private school fails to report
				immunization data annually pursuant to NRS 394.192;
3. The rate of medical exemptions
				granted by a private school is higher than the average rate of
				medical exemptions granted by public schools in this State, as
				determined by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the
				Department of Health and Human Services or from data available from
				the National Immunization Surveys conducted by the Centers for
				Disease Control and Prevention, or if such a survey or organization
				ceases to exist, an equivalent federal source; or
4. The local health officer
				determines such an audit is necessary to protect public health on a
				case-by-case basis.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by
				  R046-20A,
				  eff. 12/29/2020
NRS 439.200  and 441A.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.030 - Submission of certain information concerning instruction; requirements for instruction and maximum enrollments; identification of costs

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The applicant must submit to the Department:
(a) A list containing the names, descriptions and levels of proposed courses;
(b) Proposed schedules of classes;
(c) A description of measurable objectives for each grade and course and the procedures to be used in evaluating attainment of the objectives;
(d) An indication of the maximum number of pupils to be enrolled in each grade and course;
(e) An indication of the number of instructors to be assigned to each grade and course;
(f) The organizational structure and assignments of licensed and nonlicensed staff, including assignments to grades and courses;
(g) A statement disclosing the cost of courses, including all fees; and
(h) A copy of each financial agreement between the private school and the parents or guardian of a pupil.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.040 - Size of private school; facilities and materials; ratios of pupils to instructors; administrator or liaison with Department

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The applicant shall:
(a) Assure that the size of the private school is such that each pupil enrolled in:
(1) An academic program is provided with not less than 30 square feet of usable instructional space;
(2) A kindergarten is provided with not less than 35 square feet of usable instructional space; and
(3) A vocational course or other program which, by its description, concentrates on a nonacademic activity is provided with not less than 50 square feet of usable instructional space.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.050 - Qualifications of staff; reports; annual directory of private schools

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A
				full-time administrator must:
(a) Hold an
				administrator's license issued by the Department or by another state or
				territory of the United States;
(b)
				Hold a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a regional
				accrediting association that is approved by the United States Department of
				Education and have 5 years of verified experience in educational
				administration; or
(c) Hold a
				master's degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting
				association that is approved by the United States Department of Education and
				have 3 years of verified experience in educational administration.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.060 - Contents and distribution of catalog or brochure; calendars; school year; short school days

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The applicant must provide a sample of the catalog or brochure of the private school containing at least the following information:
(a) The name and address of the private school;
(b) The names of the members of its governing body, its officials and faculty, including, without limitation:
(1) The name of any administrator, supervisor or instructor licensed by the Department; and
(2) The name and a brief description of the qualifications of any administrator or instructor who is not licensed by the Department and who meets the alternative requirements set forth in subsection 1 or 2 of NAC 394.050;
(c) The date of publication of the catalog;
(d) The philosophy of the private school;
(e) A brief description of proposed grades and programs;
(f) The daily schedule of classes of the private school and, if secondary education is provided, the number of credits which a student must earn;
(g) A description of all charges, the purpose for each charge, and the methods and time of payment;
(h) A detailed schedule of all fees, including, without limitation, tuition, fees for books, supplies, activities for pupils and the use of laboratories, service charges, rentals, deposits, and charges for room and board; and
(i) A clear statement of the policy of the private school on cancellations and refunds.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.070 - Maintenance of records

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The applicant shall submit to the Department:
(a) The name of the person who is responsible for maintenance of records and provide an example of a proposed folder for the cumulative record of a pupil.
(b) The proposed location of all records of the private school.
(c) The name of the person who will be responsible for the records in case of the termination of operations by the private school.
(d) The policy of the private school on the retention of records.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.080 - Evaluation of pupil; transfer of credits

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The applicant shall:
(a) Describe or provide a sample of the educational credentials to be used to indicate that the student has satisfactorily completed the course of instruction or study.
(b) State the policy of the private school relative to transfer of credits for previous education and training.
(c) State how such credentials will be transferred to a comparable school without loss of credit.
(d) Provide an example of a proposed student transcript of credit.
(e) Provide a copy of the diploma or certificate of completion which the private school plans to issue to students.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.090 - Records of attendance, progress and performance

Current through June 11, 2024
The applicant shall:
1. State the policy and regulations of the private school relative to absences, tardiness and unsatisfactory attendance and the procedure used to maintain and report attendance.
2. State the policy and regulations of the private school relative to standards of progress required of students, including the grading system, conditions for probation, dismissal and reentrance.
3. State the methods to be used in student evaluation.
Dep't of Education, §§ 6.1-6.3, eff. 6-19-76-NAC A by Bd. of Education by R087-99, 9-27-99
NRS 385.080, 394.221, 394.241
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.100 - Submission and review of plans of existing or proposed private school facilities

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant shall submit plans, blueprints or line drawings which describe in detail the facilities in which the private school will operate. "As built" drawings must be submitted for existing facilities.
2. Facilities which are proposed, including extensive remodeling, repairs or additions to existing buildings, must be delineated by plans and specifications prepared by architects or engineers licensed to practice in this State. The Board may require submission of plans for review. Costs of the review must be paid by the applicant. A private school license will not be issued unless the plans include a firm schedule for construction of facilities.
Dep't of Education, § 7.1, eff. 6-19-76-NAC A by Bd. of Education by R087-99, 9-27-99
NRS 385.080, 394.221, 394.241
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.110 - Facilities; compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act; vehicles

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The applicant shall submit documents certifying that the facilities have been inspected and meet the requirements of building codes, codes for the prevention of fire, and codes for safety, health and sanitation before a private school license will be issued or renewed.
2. The applicant shall submit evidence that he or she has communicated with the Division of Industrial Relations of the Department of Business and Industry regarding compliance with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, before a private school license will be issued or renewed.
3. The applicant shall submit documents certifying that any vehicle for the transportation of pupils has been inspected by the Department of Motor Vehicles as to its condition, equipment and identification.
Dep't of Education, §§ 7.2-7.2.4, eff. 6-19-76-NAC A by Bd. of Education, 9-13-85; R087-99, 9-27-99
NRS 385.080, 394.221, 394.241
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.120 - Inspection of facilities and plans

Current through June 11, 2024
Facilities or plans must be inspected and approved by the Department for conformity with acceptable educational standards and specifications and for compliance with the provisions of this chapter before a private school license is issued.
Dep't of Education, § 7.3, eff. 6-19-76-NAC A by Bd. of Education by R087-99, 9-27-99
NRS 385.080, 394.221, 394.241
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.130 - Certificate of fire inspection; fire drills; insurance; applicability of requirements to rented or leased facilities

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The applicant must:
(a) Provide a completed certificate of fire inspection by the appropriate fire authority.
(b) Describe procedures for fire drills and provide sample information to be posted in rooms.
(c) Describe the proposed or actual program of insurance for the private school and give the name of the agent.
(d) Maintain adequate insurance in force at all times covering buildings and equipment of the private school.
(e) Maintain a contract of insurance against loss arising from death, personal injury or damage to property in an amount not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.140 - Evidence of financial stability; audit; declaration of tax-exempt status

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Applicants for an initial private school license or for renewal of a private school license shall submit a proposed budget showing estimated revenues and expenditures for each of the 2 years of operation authorized by the private school license to establish reasonable financial stability.
2. An applicant shall:
(a) Fully disclose to the Department all owners, directors, officers, shareholders, trustees and any other parties maintaining a financial interest in the private school, and the basis upon which the organization is legally constituted. An incorporated private school shall submit a certificate of authorization to do business from the Secretary of State and a copy of its articles of incorporation and bylaws. Any changes in the articles or bylaws must be reported to the Board.
(b) Submit a financial statement. A private school with an enrollment of at least 30 pupils but not more than 150 pupils shall have a certified public accountant or public accountant compile the statement. A private school with an enrollment of more than 150 pupils shall have a certified public accountant review the statement and sign it.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.150 - Advertising

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant shall provide samples of proposed advertising.
2. A private school licensed by the Board shall not use the words "State Board of Education" in any outdoor advertising or on the building itself.
3. The words "licensed by the State Board of Education" or any other allusion to state licensing of the private school, if included in any brochure, stationery or printed advertisement of any nature, must be in print no larger than the smallest print used elsewhere in the material.
Dep't of Education, §§ 9.1-9.1.1, eff. 6-19-76-NAC A by Bd. of Education by R087-99, 9-27-99
NRS 385.080, 394.221, 394.241
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.160 - Local occupational permits; reputation and character of officers and staff

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant
				shall:
(a) Ensure that the applicant and each
				employee of the applicant who does not hold a teacher's license or
				administrator's license has undergone a criminal background check pursuant to
				 34 U.S.C. §
											20962(b)(2)  before beginning any activity at a private school;
				and
(b) Maintain the results of
				background checks for the applicant and his or her employees on file and
				provide those results to the Superintendent of Public Instruction upon
				request.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.165 - Memorandum of understanding between Department and local law enforcement agency (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 9-13-85; A by R087-99, 9-27-99;	R by
				  R024-18AP,
				  eff. 6/26/2018
NRS 385.080, 394.221,
				  394.241
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.170 - Enrollment, entrance and dismissal

Current through June 11, 2024
The applicant shall:
1. State the policy and regulations of the private school on enrollment and entrance requirements. The policy and regulations must be clearly stated in all literature.
2. File with the Department a statement of assurance that students will be admitted to the private school without regard to race.
3. State the policy and regulations of the private school relating to student conduct or behavior and conditions for dismissal. Dismissal procedures must comply with requirements of due process of law.
Dep't of Education, §§ 11.1-11.3.1, eff. 6-19-76-NAC A by Bd. of Education by R087-99, 9-27-99
NRS 385.080, 394.221, 394.241
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Not Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.180 - Maintenance and operational standards; periodic reviews

Current through June 11, 2024
The provisions contained in NAC 394.010 to 394.180, inclusive, must also be used as maintenance and operational standards and criteria. Reviews will be conducted periodically to assure that the private school is maintained and operated in accordance with those sections.
Dep't of Education, eff. 6-19-76-NAC A by Bd. of Education by R087-99, 9-27-99
NRS 385.080, 394.221, 394.241
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.200 - Submission of certain documentation, information, statements and references

Current through June 11, 2024
An applicant shall submit to the Department, on a form
				  prescribed by the Department:
1.
				Documentation sufficient to verify the accreditation of the private school by
				AdvancED or its successor organization, or any affiliate thereof.
2. A copy of the articles of incorporation
				for the private school, the bylaws for the private school or other
				documentation acceptable to the Department which sets forth the purpose of the
				private school.
3. Documentation
				which indicates that the facility occupied by the private school has been
				inspected and meets the requirements of applicable building codes, codes for
				the prevention of fire and codes pertaining to safety, health and
				sanitation.
4. Documentation which
				indicates that an owner or administrator of the private school has communicated
				with the Division of Industrial Relations of the Department of Business and
				Industry regarding compliance with the federal Occupational Safety and Health
				Act of 1970, as amended.
5. If the
				private school uses motor vehicles for the transportation of pupils, evidence
				of compliance with NRS 394.190, as amended by section 6 of Assembly Bill No.
				485, chapter 352, Statutes of Nevada 2017, at page 2183.
6. Plans, blueprints or line drawings which
				describe in detail the facilities in which the private school will operate.
				"As-built" drawings must be submitted for existing facilities.
7. Evidence that a surety bond or certificate
				of deposit has been filed pursuant to NRS 394.271.
8. If the application is submitted by a
				nonprofit organization, evidence of an official declaration of tax-exempt
				status by the Internal Revenue Service.
9. The policies and regulations of the
				private school concerning the requirements for the enrollment and entrance of
				pupils, which must be clearly stated in the applicable literature.
10. A statement of assurance that pupils will
				be admitted to the private school without regard to race.
11. A statement of the policies and
				regulations of the private school relating to the conduct and behavior of
				pupils. Procedures for the dismissal of pupils must comply with the
				requirements of due process of law.
12. Three local references attesting to the
				character and reputation of the owner or chair of the board of trustees of the
				private school.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R061-07, eff. 10-31-2007;	A by
				  R024-18AP,
				  eff. 6/26/2018
NRS 385.080, 394.221,
				  394.241
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.205 - Submission of certain financial and organizational information

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant shall, to establish reasonable financial stability, submit a proposed budget showing estimated revenues and expenditures for each year under the term of the private school license.
2. An applicant shall:
(a) Fully disclose to the Department the name of each owner, director, officer, shareholder, trustee and any other person maintaining a financial interest in the private school, and the basis upon which the organization is legally constituted. An incorporated private school shall submit a certificate of authorization to do business from the Secretary of State and a copy of its articles of incorporation and bylaws. Any changes in the articles of incorporation or bylaws must be reported to the Board.
(b) Submit a financial statement. A private school with an enrollment of at least 30 pupils but not more than 150 pupils shall have a certified public accountant or public accountant compile the statement. A private school with an enrollment of more than 150 pupils shall have a certified public accountant review the statement and sign it.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.210 - Inspection of facilities and plans

Current through June 11, 2024
Facilities in which a private school will operate or plans for such facilities must be inspected and approved by the Department for conformity with acceptable educational standards and specifications and for compliance with the provisions of this chapter before a private school license is issued.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R061-07, eff. 10-31-2007
NRS 385.080, 394.221, 394.241
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.215 - Calendars; school year; short school days

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant shall provide calendars showing legal holidays, beginning and ending dates of terms, and other important dates for each year under the term of the private school license. The school year must include at least 180 school days.
2. The board of directors of a private school, or upon written authority of the board of directors, the chief administrator of the private school, may schedule not more than 5 short school days in session per school year. Before using a short school day in session, the private school must have the written approval of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R061-07, eff. 10-31-2007
NRS 385.080, 394.221, 394.241
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.220 - Contents and distribution of catalog or brochure

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant shall provide a sample of the catalog or brochure of the private school which must contain at least the following information:
(a) The name and address of the private school;
(b) The names of the members of the governing body, the officials and the faculty of the private school, including, without limitation:
(1) The name of each administrator, supervisor or instructor licensed by the Department; and
(2) The name and a brief description of the qualifications of each administrator or instructor who is not licensed by the Department and who meets the alternative requirements set forth in subsection 1 or 2 of NAC 394.050;
(c) The date of publication of the catalog;
(d) The philosophy of the private school;
(e) A brief description of proposed grades and programs;
(f) The daily schedule of classes of the private school and, if secondary education is provided, the number of credits which a pupil must earn;
(g) A description of all charges, the purpose for each charge, and the methods and time of payment;
(h) A detailed schedule of all fees, including, without limitation, tuition, fees for books, supplies, activities for pupils and the use of laboratories, service charges, rentals, deposits, and charges for room and board; and
(i) A clear statement of the policy of the private school on cancellations and refunds.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.225 - Employees: Occupational permits; reports; conviction of crime

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant
				shall:
(a) Ensure that the applicant and each
				employee of the applicant who does not hold a teacher's license or an
				administrator's license has undergone a criminal background check pursuant to
				 34 U.S.C. §
											20962(b)(2)  before beginning any activity at the private
				school; and
(b) Maintain the
				results of the criminal background check on file and provide those results to
				the Superintendent of Public Instruction upon request.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.230 - Advertising

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant shall provide samples of proposed advertising.
2. A private school licensed by the Board shall not use the words "State Board of Education" in any outdoor advertising or on the building itself.
3. The words "licensed by the State Board of Education" or any other allusion to state licensing of the private school, if included in any brochure, stationery or printed advertisement of any nature, must be in print not larger than the smallest print used elsewhere in the material.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R061-07, eff. 10-31-2007
NRS 385.080, 394.221, 394.241
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Licensure of Schools Accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission › Section 394.235 - Application for renewal: Plan for use in responding to crisis

Current through June 11, 2024
If an application is for renewal of a private school license, the applicant shall submit a copy of its plan for use in responding to a crisis developed in accordance with NRS 394.168 to 394.1699, inclusive, if that plan was revised during the immediately preceding term of the private school license.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R061-07, eff. 10-31-2007
NRS 385.080, 394.221, 394.241
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS › Immunization Against Disease › Section 394.250 - Mumps, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, varicella and Bordetella pertussis

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The State Board of Health hereby
				declares the diseases of:
(a)
				Mumps;
(b) Hepatitis
				A;
(c) Hepatitis
				B;
(d)
				Varicella;
(e) Bordetella
				pertussis if a child is 6 years of age or older; and
(f) Neisseria meningitidis, to be
				communicable diseases.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › General Provisions › Section 394.300 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in NAC 394.300 to 394.685, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 394.306 to 394.353, inclusive, and NRS 394.006 to 394.112, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ., § 1.100, eff. 2-28-80-NAC A 6-23-86; 4-2-90; 9-1-93; 1-23-96; R026-00, 4-3-2000; R042-11, 5-30-2012
NRS 394.411
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › General Provisions › Section 394.306 - "Credit" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Credit" means the numerical value assigned to the progress of a student in an educational program by a method of measuring the program that is defined by the institution.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ., eff. 4-2-90
NRS 394.411
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › General Provisions › Section 394.310 - "Degree-granting institution" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Degree-granting institution" means an institution which awards or grants the associate, bachelors, masters, doctorate or any other degree above the associate degree as determined by the Commission.
Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ., § 1.120, eff. 2-28-80
NRS 394.411
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › General Provisions › Section 394.315 - "Direct supervision" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Direct supervision" means the course instructor is in the immediate location of the student or class and is readily available to give assistance or direction.
Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ., § 1.130, eff. 2-28-80
NRS 394.411
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › General Provisions › Section 394.316 - "Distance education" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Distance education" means education, training, courses or programs that are delivered to a student who is geographically separate from the instructor.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ. by R042-11, eff. 5-30-2012
NRS 394.411
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › General Provisions › Section 394.317 - "Educational unit" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Educational unit" means a component of a training program, including, without limitation, a course, subject, topic, module or block.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ. by R042-11, eff. 5-30-2012
NRS 394.411
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › General Provisions › Section 394.319 - "Hour of instruction" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Hour of instruction" means not less than 50 minutes nor more than 60 minutes of instruction.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ., eff. 4-2-90
NRS 394.411
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › General Provisions › Section 394.323 - "Institution" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Institution" means a postsecondary educational institution.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ., eff. 6-23-86
NRS 394.411
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › General Provisions › Section 394.330 - "Licensed institution" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Licensed institution" means a postsecondary educational institution which has been licensed by the Commission.
Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ., § 1.160, eff. 2-28-80
NRS 394.411
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › General Provisions › Section 394.335 - "Licensing" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Licensing" means the evaluation of an educational institution by a state regulatory agency to assure adherence to minimal standards as set by law and regulation.
Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ., § 1.170, eff. 2-28-80
NRS 394.411
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › General Provisions › Section 394.353 - "Transcript" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Transcript" means a document containing the permanent record of the education of a specified student including, without limitation:
1. A record of the student's progress by completion of learning objectives or by grade;
2. Inclusive dates of attendance;
3. Date of graduation; and
4. Final grades, when applicable.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ., eff. 9-1-93
NRS 394.411
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › General Provisions › Section 394.358 - Submission of materials for consideration by the Commission

Current through June 11, 2024
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 394.455, all materials pertaining to any matter to be considered for action by the Commission at a regularly scheduled meeting must be delivered to the Commission 60 days before the meeting. The materials must be delivered to the office of the Commission or mailed to the office and postmarked on or before that date.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ., eff. 2-5-82; A 6-23-86; 4-2-90; 9-1-93; R026-00, 4-3-2000
NRS 394.411
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › Licensing › Section 394.365 - Determination that a person is required to be licensed

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If the Administrator determines that a person is required to be licensed, the Administrator shall notify the person, by certified mail, of every reason that a license is required. If the person required to be licensed believes that the findings of the Administrator are in error, the person may appeal the decision to the Commission for a hearing at its next meeting. The request for such an appeal must be sent by certified mail and received by the Administrator at least 60 days before the next meeting of the Commission.
2. If the Commission determines that the person is required to be licensed:
(a) The Administrator shall notify the person by certified mail, of the reasons for the determination; and
(b) The person must submit an application for a license and receive approval from the Commission before enrolling any new student.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › Licensing › Section 394.375 - Applicability of regulations to institutions approved for the training of veterans

Current through June 11, 2024
Any institution licensed by or under the jurisdiction of an agency of government which seeks approval to offer training to veterans or which has been approved for the training of veterans is subject to the regulations of the Commission, if the agency of government has no criteria, or where the criteria are less stringent than that of the Commission. The regulations of the Commission apply to contested cases concerning approval of programs for the training of veterans. Regulations of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs may supersede the Commission's regulations and policies when applied to institutions approved for the training of veterans.
Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ., §§ 8.810 & 8.815, eff. 2-28-80-NAC A by R026-00, 4-3-2000
NRS 394.411
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › Licensing › Section 394.381 - Provisional licenses: Submission of application

Current through June 11, 2024
A person who wishes to obtain a provisional license to operate a private postsecondary educational institution must submit to the Administrator an application that includes, without limitation:
1. A description of each program of instruction leading to an academic, professional or vocational goal that the applicant intends to offer. The description must include, without limitation:
(a) The overall organization of the program;
(b) The objective the program is intended to meet;
(c) Each educational unit of the program, including its measurable learning objectives, the hours of instruction, the number of credits and the procedure for evaluating attainment of the objectives;
(d) Proof of compliance with the requirements of NAC 394.521 for each educational unit of the program that is to be offered using distance education;
(e) The basic textbooks and instructional equipment to be used in the program;
(f) A brief description of the qualifications of the instructors in the program; and
(g) A copy of the certificate of completion or diploma to be awarded upon completion of or graduation from the program of instruction. A certificate of completion or diploma must include, or provide spaces to include, without limitation:
(1) The title of the program;
(2) The date of completion of the program; and
(3) Unless completion of the program entitles a student to receive an academic degree, the minimum number of hours of instruction or credits required for the completion of the program.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › Licensing › Section 394.386 - Provisional licenses: Review by Administrator; action by Commission

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Upon receipt of an application for a provisional license submitted pursuant to NAC 394.381, the Administrator shall review the application and:
(a) If the application is complete, place the application on the agenda for the first regular meeting of the Commission that is scheduled to be held 60 days or more after the receipt of the application; or
(b) If the application is incomplete, notify the applicant of each deficiency. The Administrator may place an incomplete application on the agenda for a regular meeting of the Commission that is scheduled to be held 60 days or more after the receipt of the application if the Administrator determines that the deficiency in the application is minor or its resolution is a matter of routine.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › Licensing › Section 394.391 - Renewal of license

Current through June 11, 2024
A licensee who wishes to apply for the renewal of a license must submit to the Administrator an application that includes, without limitation:
1. A statement which verifies each program of instruction offered by the licensee and which includes, without limitation:
(a) The title of the program;
(b) The length of the program in hours of instruction or credit hours;
(c) The total tuition and fees for the completion of the program; and
(d) The name of the academic instructor responsible for the program.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › Licensing › Section 394.396 - Request for approval of change in ownership of licensed institution

Current through June 11, 2024
An applicant for approval of a change in the ownership of a licensed institution must:
1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, submit to the Administrator an application that includes all the information required to apply for a provisional license pursuant to NAC 394.381. The applicant is not required to include in the application any information concerning the licensed institution which is on file with the Commission and which is current and will not change as a result of the change in ownership.
2. File with the Administrator a surety bond that is effective as of the date of the change in ownership. The bond must be in the amount determined by the Commission pursuant to NRS 394.480.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ. by R042-11, eff. 5-30-2012
NRS 394.411, 394.445, 394.460, 394.480
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › Licensing › Section 394.435 - Form for submission of applications

Current through June 11, 2024
All applications must be typed and submitted to the Administrator on forms provided by the Administrator.
Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ., §§ 8.410-8.425, eff. 2-28-80-NAC A by R026-00, 4-3-2000; R042-11, 5-30-2012
NRS 394.411, 394.460
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › Licensing › Section 394.445 - Provisional licenses: Compliance with standards; extension; on-site review of institution before expiration; action by Commission

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An institution that operates pursuant to a provisional license must, during the term of the provisional license specified by the Commission, demonstrate its ability to comply with the provisions of NRS 394.383 to 394.670, inclusive, and NAC 394.300 to 394.685, inclusive.
2. If students are not enrolled within the term of the provisional license, an additional period may be requested in writing by the institution.
3. The Administrator shall conduct an on-site review of the institution at least 30 days before the expiration of the provisional license and file with the Commission a report of the review and the Administrator's recommendation concerning the licensure of the institution.
4. At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission at which the termination of a provisional license is considered, the Commission will:
(a) Extend the provisional license, if the institution has substantially met the required standards and the Commission considers any deficiencies to be minor;
(b) Terminate the provisional license, if the Commission determines that the institution is unable to meet required standards; or
(c) Grant a license.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › Licensing › Section 394.453 - Display of license

Current through June 11, 2024
An institution which is licensed by the Commission must post its current license in a conspicuous place so that it is visible to students and the general public.
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ., eff. 2-5-82
NRS 394.411, 394.421
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › Licensing › Section 394.460 - Agent's permit

Current through June 11, 2024
1. No person representing a private postsecondary institution located in Nevada or operating from a place of business in this State may, except within the premises of that school, solicit or sell any course for a consideration or remuneration in Nevada unless he or she first secures a permit from the Commission.
2. No person representing a private postsecondary institution located outside Nevada may solicit or sell any course in Nevada unless he or she first secures a permit from the Commission.
Comm'n on Postsecondary Educ., §§ 9.110-9.120, eff. 2-28-80-NAC A 6-23-86
NRS 394.411, 394.470
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments › PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › Personnel › Section 394.480 - Submission of evidence regarding full-time director and academic directors

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each institution shall submit to the Commission evidence that it has a full-time director who:
(a) Resides in this State;
(b) Demonstrates knowledge of this chapter and chapter 394 of NRS;
(c) Is responsible for the daily operation of the institution; and
(d) For an institution that:
(1) Grants degrees, has at least 2 years experience in an administrative position in an accredited institution of higher education.
(2) Does not grant degrees, has at least 2 years of managerial experience or at least 2 years of managerial experience and training.
The evidence submitted to the Commission must include the name and qualifications of each person who is employed pursuant to this subsection.