2010 Nevada Code
TITLE 34 EDUCATION
Chapter 388 System of Public Instruction

GENERAL PROVISIONS
• NRS 388.020 Kinds of public schools.
• NRS 388.030 Division of public schools in school district into departments.
• NRS 388.040 Zoning of school district by board of trustees; establishment of zones does not preclude pupil's attendance at certain other public schools.
• NRS 388.060 Kindergarten: Establishment; board of trustees authorized to provide transportation to school that offers kindergarten or to provide program of instruction at home; budget.
• NRS 388.070 Maintenance of schools with equal rights and privileges.
• NRS 388.075 Period of silence.
SCHOOL YEAR; MINIMUM NUMBER OF DAYS; HOLIDAYS
• NRS 388.080 School year.
• NRS 388.090 Minimum number of days of school; application for alternative schedule; application for reduction in minutes or additional minutes; scheduling for closure because of natural disaster, inclement weather or accident.
• NRS 388.110 Closing public schools for legal holidays.
PROVISION OF SAFE AND RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
• NRS 388.121 Definitions.
• NRS 388.122 "Bullying" defined. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
• NRS 388.123 "Cyber-bullying" defined. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
• NRS 388.124 "Electronic communication" defined. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
• NRS 388.125 "Harassment" defined.
• NRS 388.129 "Intimidation" defined.
• NRS 388.132 Legislative declaration concerning safe and respectful learning environment. [Effective through June 30, 2010.]
• NRS 388.132 Legislative declaration concerning safe and respectful learning environment. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
• NRS 388.133 Policy by Department concerning safe and respectful learning environment. [Effective through June 30, 2010.]
• NRS 388.133 Policy by Department concerning safe and respectful learning environment. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
• NRS 388.134 Adoption of policy by school districts for provision of safe and respectful learning environment; provision of training to school personnel; annual report of violations. [Effective through June 30, 2010.]
• NRS 388.134 Adoption of policy by school districts for provision of safe and respectful learning environment; adoption of policy by school districts for ethical, safe and secure use of computers; provision of training to school personnel; annual report of violations. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
• NRS 388.1345 Compilation of reports by Superintendent of Public Instruction; submission of written compilation to Attorney General.
• NRS 388.135 Harassment and intimidation prohibited. [Effective through June 30, 2010.]
• NRS 388.135 Bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment and intimidation prohibited. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
• NRS 388.136 School officials prohibited from interfering with disclosure of violations.
• NRS 388.137 Immunity for reporting of violations; exceptions.
• NRS 388.139 Text of certain provisions required to be included in rules of behavior. [Effective through June 30, 2010.]
• NRS 388.139 Text of certain provisions required to be included in rules of behavior. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
PROHIBITED INSTRUCTION
• NRS 388.150 Sectarian and denominational publications and instruction; forfeiture of public school money for violation; authority to comply with federal Equal Access Act.
MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
• NRS 388.165 Development of academic plan required. [Effective July 1, 2011.]
• NRS 388.171 Program of small learning communities required in certain schools. [Effective July 1, 2011.]
• NRS 388.176 Adoption of policy for peer mentoring. [Effective July 1, 2011.]
• NRS 388.181 Adoption of policy for pupil-led conferences. [Effective July 1, 2011.]
HIGH SCHOOLS
• NRS 388.205 Development of academic plan required for ninth grade pupils.
• NRS 388.215 Program of small learning communities required for ninth grade pupils enrolled in larger schools.
• NRS 388.221 Adoption of policy for peer mentoring.
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION State Board for Career and Technical Education; Gift Fund for Career and Technical Education
• NRS 388.330 Composition of Board.
• NRS 388.340 Duties of Executive Officer.
• NRS 388.350 Meetings.
• NRS 388.360 Powers.
• NRS 388.365 Designation of Fund; use of money.
• NRS 388.370 Biennial report to Governor.
Programs of Career and Technical Education
• NRS 388.380 Establishment and maintenance of programs by school districts; endorsement on diploma indicating successful completion of program.
• NRS 388.385 Appointment of advisory technical skills committee by school districts; duties of committee; service without compensation.
Money
• NRS 388.390 Certain school districts and charter schools entitled to share in available money.
• NRS 388.400 Administration; State Treasurer as custodian.
PROGRAM TO TEACH ENGLISH LANGUAGE TO CERTAIN PUPILS
• NRS 388.405 Establishment; regulations; submission of certain evaluations required by federal law.
PUPILS WITH DISABILITIES AND GIFTED AND TALENTED PUPILS General Provisions
• NRS 388.440 Definitions.
Educational Services and Programs
• NRS 388.450 Provision of education to pupils with disabilities and gifted and talented pupils; authorization for certain school districts to provide early intervening services; uniform criteria for eligibility for instruction.
• NRS 388.460 Pupils not required to take advantage of special provisions for education.
• NRS 388.470 Placement of child in special program. [Effective through December 31, 2010.]
• NRS 388.470 Placement of child in special program; effect of military transfer of parent of child. [Effective January 1, 2011.]
• NRS 388.490 Ages for admission to special programs; enrollment counted for apportionment.
• NRS 388.492 Pupil with a disability attains 18 years of age: Rights transfer to pupil; notice to parent and pupil; exception for pupil adjudicated incompetent.
• NRS 388.493 Pupil with a disability attains 18 years of age: Application by parent to represent educational interests of pupil; duration of representation; appeal; regulations.
• NRS 388.500 Special ungraded schools and programs; powers of trustees.
• NRS 388.509 Hearings conducted pursuant to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Authority of Department to issue subpoenas; enforcement of subpoena by court.
• NRS 388.520 Use of form for development, review and revision of individualized education program; minimum standards for special education and early intervening services; limitation on apportionment of state money for instruction.
Use of Aversive Intervention, Physical Restraint and Mechanical Restraint on Pupils With Disabilities
• NRS 388.521 Definitions.
• NRS 388.5215 "Aversive intervention" defined.
• NRS 388.522 "Chemical restraint" defined.
• NRS 388.5225 "Corporal punishment" defined.
• NRS 388.523 "Electric shock" defined.
• NRS 388.5235 "Emergency" defined.
• NRS 388.524 "Individualized education program" defined.
• NRS 388.5245 "Individualized education program team" defined.
• NRS 388.525 "Mechanical restraint" defined.
• NRS 388.5255 "Physical restraint" defined.
• NRS 388.526 "Verbal and mental abuse" defined.
• NRS 388.5265 Aversive intervention prohibited.
• NRS 388.527 Physical restraint and mechanical restraint prohibited; exceptions.
• NRS 388.5275 Conditions under which physical restraint may be used; report required; requirements if pupil has three or five reports of use of restraint in 1 school year.
• NRS 388.528 Conditions under which mechanical restraint may be used; report required; requirements if pupil has three or five reports of use of restraint in 1 school year.
• NRS 388.5285 Mandatory education and training for staff.
• NRS 388.529 Disciplinary action against person for intentional violation.
• NRS 388.5295 Report of violation; corrective plan required; appointment of administrator to oversee school under certain circumstances.
• NRS 388.531 Retaliation for reporting violation prohibited.
• NRS 388.5315 Reporting of denial of rights; investigation and resolution of disputes by Department.
• NRS 388.5317 Annual report by school districts on use of restraint and violations; compilation of reports by Department; submission of compilation to Legislature.
PROGRAMS TO PREVENT CRIMINAL ACTIVITY; OPERATION OF ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
• NRS 388.532 Development of programs.
• NRS 388.537 Alternative programs for pupils at risk of dropping out of school.
INSTRUCTION OF CHILDREN DETAINED IN FACILITIES FOR THE DETENTION OF CHILDREN, ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS, JUVENILE FORESTRY CAMPS AND JUVENILE TRAINING SCHOOLS
• NRS 388.550 Employment of teachers with approval of juvenile court and county commissioners.
• NRS 388.560 Courses of instruction; school district to furnish textbooks, equipment and supplies.
• NRS 388.570 Computation of enrollment and average daily attendance; reports to Superintendent of Public Instruction.
PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION FOR INCARCERATED PERSONS
• NRS 388.573 "Incarcerated persons" defined.
• NRS 388.575 Establishment of statewide program by Department of Education; requirements of statewide program.
• NRS 388.577 Fund for Programs of Education for Incarcerated Persons: Creation; administration; use of money; limitations on use; allocation of money to certain school districts.
• NRS 388.579 Boards of trustees of school districts authorized to operate program; compliance with statewide program; conditions for receipt of money from Fund.
• NRS 388.582 Board of Regents authorized to offer certain courses to incarcerated persons.
• NRS 388.583 Interagency panel required to be convened if employee of school district who conducts program is excluded from facility or institution operated by Department of Corrections; final decision of panel.
PROGRAM OF INFORMATION CONCERNING MISSING CHILDREN
• NRS 388.585 Establishment of program by trustees; assistance of Attorney General or State Board.
EDUCATION AND COUNSELING OF DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS
• NRS 388.605 Definitions.
• NRS 388.615 Board for the Education and Counseling of Displaced Homemakers: Creation; membership; duties; compensation of members.
• NRS 388.625 Establishment of center for displaced homemakers; deposit of gifts and grants of money; approval of claims.
• NRS 388.635 Provision of services by center for displaced homemakers.
• NRS 388.645 Selection of organization to administer center; coordination with state and federal programs.
• NRS 388.655 Executive director for center; quarterly reports to Board.
REDUCTION OF PUPIL-TEACHER RATIO IN CERTAIN CLASSES
• NRS 388.700 Reduction of ratio in certain grades; request for variance required under certain circumstances; reports by State Board and Department; exception to requirements for charter schools and distance education.
• NRS 388.710 State Board of Education to determine data to be monitored by school district; school district to report data to State Board.
• NRS 388.720 Development of plan by school district to reduce pupil-teacher ratios; alternative ratios for certain grades authorized in certain counties.
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
• NRS 388.750 Compliance with Open Meeting Law; availability of records; exemption from certain taxes; nondisclosure of contributors.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
• NRS 388.780 Definitions.
• NRS 388.785 "Commission" defined.
• NRS 388.787 "Committee" defined.
• NRS 388.790 Commission on Educational Technology: Creation; membership; terms; removal and vacancy; quarterly meetings required; compensation.
• NRS 388.795 Commission on Educational Technology: Duties; plan for use of educational technology; administrative support by Department; assessment of needs of school districts; advisory committee authorized.
• NRS 388.800 Trust Fund for Educational Technology: Creation; administration; interest and income; use of money in Fund.
• NRS 388.805 Trust Fund for Educational Technology: Program for school districts to apply for money from Fund.
DISTANCE EDUCATION General Provisions
• NRS 388.820 Definitions.
• NRS 388.823 "Course of distance education" defined.
• NRS 388.826 "Distance education" defined.
• NRS 388.829 "Program of distance education" defined.
Approved Courses; Procedure for Application
• NRS 388.834 Publication of list of approved distance education courses.
• NRS 388.838 Submission of application to Department; conditions for approval; opportunity to correct deficiencies.
Operation of Programs; Regulations
• NRS 388.842 Alternate scheduling permitted; minimum time required for full-time program.
• NRS 388.846 Compliance with statutes and regulations; notice by charter school to board of trustees concerning type of educational services provided.
• NRS 388.850 Eligibility for enrollment.
• NRS 388.854 Permission of board of trustees required for enrollment; written agreement between board of trustees and provider of distance education program.
• NRS 388.858 Permission of charter school required for part-time enrollment; written agreement between charter school and provider of distance education program.
• NRS 388.862 Board of trustees required to declare public school to which pupil enrolled in program is affiliated; applicability of statutes and regulations to pupils.
• NRS 388.866 Requirements of program; supervision by teacher; qualifications of certain teachers.
• NRS 388.874 Regulations of State Board.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
• NRS 388.880 Immunity from civil liability for reporting threat of violence against school official, school employee or pupil; exceptions.