2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities
NRS 427A.778 - Powers. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]

The Advisory Board may:

1. Study and comment on issues related to transition services for persons with disabilities in this State, including, without limitation:

(a) The implementation of recommendations concerning transition services of the Committee and of the State Rehabilitation Council;

(b) Programs for the provision of transition services to persons with disabilities in this State;

(c) Methods to enhance such programs and to ensure that persons with disabilities are receiving transition services in the most appropriate settings;

(d) Federal and state laws concerning transition services for persons with disabilities;

(e) The availability of useful information and data relating to transition services as needed for the State of Nevada to make decisions effectively, plan budgets and monitor costs and outcomes of transition services provided to persons with disabilities;

(f) Methods to increase the availability of such information and data;

(g) Compliance with federal requirements which affect persons who are receiving transition services;

(h) The extent to which transition services in this State are provided in compliance with:

(1) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.; and

(2) The Strategic Plan for People with Disabilities developed by the Department pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of section 1 of chapter 541, Statutes of Nevada 2001, at page 2705; and

(i) Any other matters that, in the determination of the Advisory Board, affect persons with disabilities who are receiving transition services;

2. Hold a statewide annual meeting to gather information and develop recommendations concerning transition services for persons with disabilities; and

3. Promote the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of transition services offered by the State or a local government or agency thereof or any private entity in this State.

(Added to NRS by 2009, 2383)