2013 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 385 - State Administrative Organization
NRS 385.3612 - Regulations governing inclusion of pupils enrolled in certain alternative programs within statewide system of accountability.

1. The State Board shall adopt regulations that prescribe, consistent with 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq., and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the manner in which pupils enrolled in:

(a) A program of distance education pursuant to NRS 388.820 to 388.874, inclusive;

(b) An alternative program for the education of pupils at risk of dropping out of school pursuant to NRS 388.537; or

(c) A program of education that:

(1) Primarily serves pupils with disabilities; or

(2) Is operated within a:

(I) Local, regional or state facility for the detention of children;

(II) Juvenile forestry camp;

(III) Child welfare agency; or

(IV) Correctional institution,

will be included within the statewide system of accountability set forth in NRS 385.3455 to 385.3891, inclusive.

2. The regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must also set forth the manner in which:

(a) The progress of pupils enrolled in a program of distance education, an alternative program or a program of education described in subsection 1 will be accounted for within the statewide system of accountability; and

(b) The results of pupils enrolled in a program of distance education, an alternative program or a program of education described in subsection 1 on the examinations administered pursuant to NRS 389.550 and, if applicable for the grade levels of the pupils enrolled, the examinations administered pursuant to NRS 389.805 and the college and career readiness assessment administered pursuant to NRS 389.807 will be reported.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 19th Special Session, 3; A 2007, 1988; 2013, 1915, 3255)