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TITLE 34 EDUCATION
Chapter 396 Nevada System of Higher Education
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
- NRS 396.005 Definitions.
- NRS 396.010 Seat of University; extension instruction, research and service activities conducted throughout State.
- NRS 396.020 Legal and corporate name of University; name and composition of System. BOARD OF REGENTS
- NRS 396.031 Definitions.
- NRS 396.035 Attachment of omitted area to appropriate district; certification and filing of attachment.
- NRS 396.040 Number of Regents; election from certain districts; residency requirements.
- NRS 396.0411 Maps of districts: Duties of Director of Legislative Counsel Bureau.
- NRS 396.0413 Maps of districts: Duties of Secretary of State.
- NRS 396.0415 District 1.
- NRS 396.0425 District 2.
- NRS 396.043 District 3.
- NRS 396.0435 District 4.
- NRS 396.044 District 5.
- NRS 396.0445 District 6.
- NRS 396.045 District 7.
- NRS 396.0451 District 8.
- NRS 396.0453 District 9.
- NRS 396.0455 District 10.
- NRS 396.0456 District 11.
- NRS 396.0457 District 12.
- NRS 396.046 District 13.
- NRS 396.050 Oaths.
- NRS 396.060 Vacancies.
- NRS 396.070 Salaries and expenses of Regents; restrictions on account to pay for hosting expenditures of Regent; annual report and availability of hosting expenditures.
- NRS 396.080 Chair of Board.
- NRS 396.090 Secretary of Board: Employment; duties.
- NRS 396.100 Meetings; records open to public inspection.
- NRS 396.110 Rules of Board.
- NRS 396.120 Copy of minutes of Regents' meetings transmitted to Governor.
- NRS 396.122 Interest in certain contracts prohibited. PERSONNEL
- NRS 396.210 Chancellor: Appointment and qualifications.
- NRS 396.220 Salary of Chancellor.
- NRS 396.230 Duties of Chancellor and other officers.
- NRS 396.240 Reports of Chancellor and other officers.
- NRS 396.251 Establishment of policies and procedures for certain personnel.
- NRS 396.255 Establishment of procedures governing contracts that faculty members and employees may enter into or benefit from.
- NRS 396.260 Employment of alien instructor or professor through program of exchange.
- NRS 396.270 Official oath for instructor and professor.
- NRS 396.280 Salaries of academic staff.
- NRS 396.290 Retirement benefits for employees of System.
- NRS 396.300 Rules for reports of officers and teachers.
- NRS 396.311 Community College: System of probation for professional employees.
- NRS 396.315 Community College: System for dismissal of professional employees.
- NRS 396.320 Grounds for dismissal or removal of certain personnel. DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
- NRS 396.323 Powers of Regents and other officers to issue subpoenas; enforcement.
- NRS 396.324 Person with communications disability entitled to use of registered legal interpreter at hearing. POLICE DEPARTMENT; REVIEW OF POLICE MISCONDUCT
- NRS 396.325 Creation; interlocal agreements with other law enforcement agencies.
- NRS 396.327 Police required to wear badges.
- NRS 396.328 Provision of accident reports and related materials upon receipt of reasonable fee; exceptions.
- NRS 396.329 Report concerning activities of Police Department.
- NRS 396.3291 Campus review board: Creation authorized to review allegations of misconduct by peace officers of the Police Department; membership; conditions for membership; payment of per diem and travel expenses.
- NRS 396.3293 Campus review board: Limitation on jurisdiction; abridgement of rights of peace officer prohibited.
- NRS 396.3295 Panel of campus review board: Membership; authority to refer complaint and review internal investigation concerning peace officer; Police Department required to provide personnel information; notice and opportunity for hearing on internal investigation; report of findings; proceedings closed to public; findings and recommendations are public records.
- NRS 396.3297 Panel of campus review board: Authority to administer oaths, take testimony, issue subpoenas and issue commissions to take testimony; enforcement of subpoena by court. FINANCES
- NRS 396.330 Acceptance of grants of land.
- NRS 396.340 Acceptance of federal appropriations and grants; annual report.
- NRS 396.350 Irreducible University Fund.
- NRS 396.360 Contingent University Fund.
- NRS 396.370 Appropriations for support and maintenance of System.
- NRS 396.380 Receipt and disbursement of money by Board of Regents; control of expenditures.
- NRS 396.381 Board of Regents authorized to delegate authority to sign contract for obligations not issued under University Securities Law; approval by Board of Regents; authorized investment of proceeds.
- NRS 396.383 Accounts Payable Revolving Fund.
- NRS 396.384 Collegiate License Plate Account.
- NRS 396.385 Use of facsimile signature by chief business officer; conditions.
- NRS 396.390 Claims: Procedure and payment.
- NRS 396.400 Public inspection of accounts. UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONS
- NRS 396.405 Meetings; records; exemption from certain taxes; governing body; nondisclosure of contributors. PROPERTY; CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; EQUIPMENT; MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
- NRS 396.420 Acceptance of property.
- NRS 396.425 Purchase of real property.
- NRS 396.430 Sale and lease of property; use of proceeds.
- NRS 396.431 Disclosure required for sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or exchange of land with domestic or foreign limited-liability company.
- NRS 396.432 Disposition of unclaimed property.
- NRS 396.433 Fidelity and other insurance.
- NRS 396.435 Regulations governing traffic on System's property; publication; filing; penalty.
- NRS 396.4355 Annual report concerning capital improvements; submission to Legislature.
- NRS 396.436 Maintenance and delivery of records and controls for inventory.
- NRS 396.4365 Maintenance and availability of material safety data sheet for hazardous materials used on buildings or grounds of campus.
- NRS 396.437 Recycling of paper, paper products and other waste materials; regulations and procedures; exception; deposit of money received. PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION, RESEARCH AND CLINICAL SERVICES
- NRS 396.440 Course of study, terms and vacations.
- NRS 396.500 Instruction in United States Constitution and Nevada's Constitution; examination.
- NRS 396.504 Regents encouraged to review mission of System and parity among institutions.
- NRS 396.505 Comprehensive plan for new programs and expansions of existing programs of instruction, public service and research; presentation of revised plan to Legislature.
- NRS 396.514 Instruction in essentials of green building construction and design.
- NRS 396.515 Instruction in ecology and environmental protection; inclusion in program for education of teachers.
- NRS 396.516 Uniform course of study and policies and procedures on teaching American Sign Language.
- NRS 396.517 Program to educate and train persons for work in nursing home.
- NRS 396.518 Development of curriculum and standards for degree in dental hygiene or public health dental hygiene.
- NRS 396.519 Program of student teaching and practicum.
- NRS 396.5195 Cooperation of Regents to ensure program designed to educate teachers includes instruction in academic standards required in high school.
- NRS 396.521 Genetics program: Establishment.
- NRS 396.523 Genetics program: Provision of services.
- NRS 396.524 Genetics program: Eligibility; determination of ability to pay.
- NRS 396.525 Genetics program: Confidentiality of records and information; exceptions.
- NRS 396.526 Genetics program: Qualifications of personnel; exemption.
- NRS 396.527 Genetics program: Powers of Board of Regents.
- NRS 396.528 Energy efficiency and renewable energy: Programs of study; joint venture with public and private entities authorized; acceptance of gifts and grants.
- NRS 396.529 Energy efficiency and renewable energy: Programs designed to improve ability of students in certain fields of study to serve renewable energy industry in this State.
- NRS 396.5295 Energy efficiency and renewable energy: Duties of Nevada Renewable Energy Integration and Development Consortium of the System. STUDENTS; TUITION; GRADUATION AND DIPLOMAS
- NRS 396.530 Discrimination in admission prohibited.
- NRS 396.532 Report concerning participation of ethnic and racial minorities, women and other protected classes in System; submission to Legislature; availability to general public.
- NRS 396.533 Access to all library facilities within System.
- NRS 396.535 Form required for informed consent of students concerning release or disclosure of personally identifiable information.
- NRS 396.540 Charges for tuition; free tuition.
- NRS 396.543 Reciprocal agreement with another state for full or partial waiver of tuition.
- NRS 396.544 Waiver of fees for members of Nevada National Guard; eligibility for waiver; verification of membership in Guard; reimbursement upon failure of recruit to enter Guard.
- NRS 396.5442 Waiver of fees for child, widow or widower of person killed while performing duties as member of Nevada National Guard; eligibility; verification of membership in Guard.
- NRS 396.5445 Waiver of fees for spouse or child of member of Armed Forces who is identified as prisoner of war or missing in action; eligibility; verification of status.
- NRS 396.545 Payment of fees and expenses of dependent child of police or highway patrol officer, firefighter or volunteer ambulance driver or attendant killed in line of duty or service; Trust Fund for the Education of Dependent Children.
- NRS 396.546 Access to electronic version of instructional materials to students with print access disability.
- NRS 396.547 Student government: Establishment; approval of bylaws; fees.
- NRS 396.548 Provision of information to board of trustees of school districts regarding remedial instruction.
- NRS 396.550 Time and standards of graduation.
- NRS 396.560 Diploma of graduation; determination of completion of full course of study required for diploma.
- NRS 396.568 Automatic transfer of credits earned at community college toward degree at state college or university; appeal by student if credit denied.
- NRS 396.580 Diploma for course of study not equivalent to regular course.
- NRS 396.585 Satisfactory progress toward obtaining degree required to participate as member of varsity athletic team.
- NRS 396.591 Medical insurance for members of athletic teams. STATE CLIMATOLOGIST
- NRS 396.595 Creation of Office; employment, qualifications and duties.
- NRS 396.597 System may provide space for office and supplies; other employment allowed. PUBLIC SERVICE DIVISION In General
- NRS 396.600 Composition.
- NRS 396.610 Rules and regulations. Bureau of Mines and Geology
- NRS 396.620 Analyses of ores, minerals, soil and water: Submission of samples by residents of this State; fee; maintenance of records and samples.
- NRS 396.630 Assay to be run when same material sent from same district.
- NRS 396.640 Analyses of samples in order received.
- NRS 396.650 Limitations on number of samples and quantitative analyses.
- NRS 396.660 Purpose and applicability of NRS 396.620 to 396.660, inclusive. Agricultural Extension
- NRS 396.690 Acceptance of federal appropriations for agricultural extension work. Agricultural Experiment Station
- NRS 396.740 Purposes.
- NRS 396.750 Director; assistants.
- NRS 396.760 Acceptance of federal acts.
- NRS 396.770 Acceptance of federal money.
- NRS 396.780 Biennial reports.
- NRS 396.790 Agricultural research: Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station Fund. CENTER FOR THE ANALYSIS OF CRIME STATISTICS
- NRS 396.792 Establishment; acceptance and use of gifts and grants. DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- NRS 396.795 Establishment.
- NRS 396.7951 Purposes.
- NRS 396.7952 Powers of Board of Regents.
- NRS 396.7953 Procedures and policies for personnel.
- NRS 396.7954 Deposit of money received on behalf of Institute.
- NRS 396.7955 Fiscal policies and procedures.
- NRS 396.7956 Research concerning use of solar energy as source of power. ETHICS INSTITUTE
- NRS 396.797 Establishment.
- NRS 396.7971 Powers of Institute.
- NRS 396.7972 Powers of Board of Regents.
- NRS 396.7973 Procedures and policies for personnel.
- NRS 396.7974 Deposit of money received on behalf of Institute.
- NRS 396.7975 Fiscal policies and procedures. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
- NRS 396.7992 Formation of nonprofit corporation: Powers of Board of Regents.
- NRS 396.7993 System and Board of Regents not obligated to acquire property from nonprofit corporation.
- NRS 396.7994 Status of nonprofit corporation on formation.
- NRS 396.7995 Limitations on activities of nonprofit corporation.
- NRS 396.7996 Activities of nonprofit corporation public in nature.
- NRS 396.7997 Income of nonprofit corporation.
- NRS 396.7998 Beneficial interest of System and Board of Regents in nonprofit corporation.
- NRS 396.7999 Approval of corporate acts by System. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
- NRS 396.801 Formation of nonprofit corporation: Powers of Board of Regents.
- NRS 396.802 System and Board of Regents not obligated to acquire property from nonprofit corporation.
- NRS 396.803 Status of nonprofit corporation on formation.
- NRS 396.804 Limitations on activities of nonprofit corporation.
- NRS 396.805 Activities of nonprofit corporation public in nature.
- NRS 396.806 Income of nonprofit corporation.
- NRS 396.807 Beneficial interest of System and Board of Regents in nonprofit corporation.
- NRS 396.808 Approval of corporate acts by System. UNIVERSITY SECURITIES LAW
- NRS 396.809 Short title.
- NRS 396.810 Purpose; supplemental nature.
- NRS 396.811 Definitions.
- NRS 396.812 "Acquisition" and "acquire" defined.
- NRS 396.813 "Board" defined.
- NRS 396.814 "Chair" and "Chair of the Board" defined.
- NRS 396.8145 "Chancellor of the University" defined.
- NRS 396.815 "Commercial bank" defined.
- NRS 396.816 "Cost of any project" defined.
- NRS 396.8163 "Disposal" and "dispose" defined.
- NRS 396.8167 "Equip" and "equipment" defined.
- NRS 396.817 "Facilities" defined.
- NRS 396.818 "Federal Government" defined.
- NRS 396.819 "Federal securities" defined.
- NRS 396.820 "Gross revenues" and "gross pledged revenues" defined.
- NRS 396.821 "Hereby," "herein," "hereinabove," "hereinafter," "hereinbefore," "hereof," "hereto," "hereunder," "heretofore" and "hereafter" defined.
- NRS 396.822 "Holder" defined.
- NRS 396.823 "Improvement" and "improve" defined.
- NRS 396.824 "Net revenues" and "net pledged revenues" defined.
- NRS 396.825 "Operation and maintenance expenses" defined.
- NRS 396.826 "Operation and maintenance expenses": Exclusions from definition.
- NRS 396.828 "Pledged revenues" defined.
- NRS 396.829 "Pledged revenues": Exclusions from definition.
- NRS 396.831 "Project" defined.
- NRS 396.832 "Secretary of the Board" defined.
- NRS 396.833 "Securities" defined.
- NRS 396.834 "State" defined.
- NRS 396.835 "Treasurer of the University" defined.
- NRS 396.836 "Trust bank" defined.
- NRS 396.837 "United States" defined.
- NRS 396.838 "University" defined.
- NRS 396.839 Bonds and other securities are special obligations payable solely out of net pledged revenues.
- NRS 396.8395 Revenues which may be included as pledged revenues.
- NRS 396.840 Proposed securities: Sufficiency of revenues; earnings test; estimates and adjustments.
- NRS 396.841 Payment of securities not to be secured by encumbrance, mortgage or pledge of property; exception.
- NRS 396.842 Recourse against individual Regents: Acceptance of securities constitutes waiver and release.
- NRS 396.843 Bonds and other securities not obligations of or enforceable against State; restrictions on pledges, assignments and encumbrances.
- NRS 396.844 Faith of State pledged against repeal, amendment or modification of University Securities Law.
- NRS 396.845 Power of University or Regents to become obligated and issue securities for project; other powers.
- NRS 396.8455 Board of Regents authorized to delegate its authority to sign contract for purchase of securities or to accept bid for securities; certain terms of securities must be approved by Board of Regents.
- NRS 396.846 Types of securities which may be issued; series.
- NRS 396.847 Notes and warrants: Maturity; extension or funding.
- NRS 396.848 Temporary bonds: Conditions, terms and provisions; holder's rights and remedies.
- NRS 396.849 Resolution authorizing issuance of securities: Description of purposes.
- NRS 396.8495 Resolution authorizing issuance of securities may fix rate of interest; Board of Regents authorized to enter into agreement for assurance of payment in connection with securities; exemption from limitation on rates of interest.
- NRS 396.850 Details of securities provided by resolution.
- NRS 396.851 Recital in securities conclusive evidence of validity and regularity of issuance.
- NRS 396.852 Denomination, negotiability and maturity of securities; interest and interest coupons.
- NRS 396.853 Execution, signing, countersigning and authentication of securities and coupons; facsimile signature.
- NRS 396.854 Redemption before maturity.
- NRS 396.855 Repurchase of bonds and other securities.
- NRS 396.856 Use of money received from issuance of securities.
- NRS 396.857 Disposition of unexpended balance after completion of project.
- NRS 396.858 Validity of securities not dependent on proceedings relating to project or completion of purpose; purchasers not responsible for application of proceeds.
- NRS 396.859 Special funds and accounts: Creation; purposes.
- NRS 396.860 Employment of legal and other expert services; contracts for sale and other purposes.
- NRS 396.861 Investment and reinvestment of revenues and proceeds of securities in federal securities.
- NRS 396.8615 Investment and reinvestment of pledged revenues and proceeds of securities issued in investment contract collateralized with securities issued by Federal Government.
- NRS 396.862 Covenants and other provisions in bonds and other securities.
- NRS 396.8625 Agreements in connection with securities: Exchange of interest rates; payment of interest at fixed rate or variable rate; terms; exemption from limitation on rates of interest; payments from pledged revenues authorized.
- NRS 396.863 Pledged revenues received or credited subject to immediate lien; priority and validity of lien.
- NRS 396.864 Rights and powers of holders of securities and trustees.
- NRS 396.865 Receivers: Appointment; powers and duties.
- NRS 396.866 Rights and remedies cumulative.
- NRS 396.867 Failure of holder to proceed does not relieve University and its officers, agents and employees of liability for nonperformance of duties.
- NRS 396.868 Interim debentures: Maturity; use of proceeds; issuance.
- NRS 396.869 Interim debentures: Security for payment.
- NRS 396.870 Interim debentures: Extension and funding.
- NRS 396.871 Interim debentures: Funding by reissuance of bonds pledged as collateral security; issuance of other bonds.
- NRS 396.872 Refunding of securities payable from pledged revenues: Resolution; trust indenture; limitations on call for prior redemption; exchange of outstanding securities held by State or its agencies; outstanding securities evidencing long-term loans.
- NRS 396.873 Refunding bonds: Exchange for outstanding bonds or federal securities; public or private sale.
- NRS 396.874 Conditions for refunding bonds.
- NRS 396.875 Refunding bonds: Disposition of proceeds, accrued interest and premium; costs; escrow; trusts.
- NRS 396.876 Proceeds of refunding bonds in escrow or trust: Investment; security; sufficient amount; purchaser not responsible for application of proceeds.
- NRS 396.877 Refunding bonds payable from pledged revenues.
- NRS 396.878 Issuance of bonds separately or in combination.
- NRS 396.879 Other statutory provisions applicable to refunding bonds.
- NRS 396.880 Conclusive determination of Board of Regents that statutory limitations have been met.
- NRS 396.881 Bonds and other securities exempt from taxation; exception.
- NRS 396.882 Bonds and other securities legal investments for state money.
- NRS 396.883 Legal investments for other persons.
- NRS 396.884 Sufficiency of NRS 396.809 to 396.885, inclusive.
- NRS 396.885 Liberal construction. PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LOANS TO NURSING STUDENTS
- NRS 396.890 Administration by Board of Regents; eligibility for loans; terms and repayment of loans; delinquency charges.
- NRS 396.891 Limitations on amount of loans; distribution of loans among campuses of System.
- NRS 396.892 Repayment of loans; exceptions; regulations.
- NRS 396.893 Board of Regents may require cosigner or security for loan.
- NRS 396.894 Board of Regents may require repayment of balance of loan under certain circumstances.
- NRS 396.895 Recipient of loan required to comply with regulations adopted by Board of Regents; penalties.
- NRS 396.896 Extension of period for repayment of loan: Application; approval by Board of Regents.
- NRS 396.897 Credit towards repayment of loan for certain professional services provided without compensation.
- NRS 396.898 Powers of Board of Regents. HEALTH SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED AREAS
- NRS 396.899 Nevada Health Service Corps: "Practitioner" defined.
- NRS 396.900 Nevada Health Service Corps: Establishment by Board of Regents authorized.
- NRS 396.901 Nevada Health Service Corps: Primary purposes.
- NRS 396.902 Nevada Health Service Corps: Powers of University of Nevada School of Medicine.
- NRS 396.903 Nevada Health Service Corps: Program for repayment of loans on behalf of certain practitioners.
- NRS 396.905 Use of money by the University of Nevada School of Medicine for development of obstetrical access program.
- NRS 396.906 Nevada Office of Rural Health: Establishment; duties; use of gifts and other money.
- NRS 396.907 Area Health Education Center Program: Establishment; duties; use of gifts and other money.
- NRS 396.908 Medical Education Council of Nevada: Establishment; duties; use of gifts and other money. THE GOVERNOR GUINN MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
- NRS 396.911 Legislative declaration.
- NRS 396.914 Definitions.
- NRS 396.916 "Eligible institution" defined.
- NRS 396.918 "Millennium Scholarship" defined.
- NRS 396.922 "Trust Fund" defined.
- NRS 396.926 Creation of Program; Millennium Scholarship Trust Fund; deposit and investment of money in Fund; administration by Treasurer; use of money in Fund.
- NRS 396.930 Eligibility requirements for Millennium Scholarship; duties and powers of Board of Regents; outreach to certain students; affidavit declaring eligibility.
- NRS 396.934 Maximum amount of Millennium Scholarship; remedial courses excluded from payment; requirements for continuing eligibility; ineligibility if requirements not satisfied; disbursement upon certification of eligibility; procedures for refund.
- NRS 396.938 Development of plan to direct other financial aid to students who are not eligible for Millennium Scholarships. UNLAWFUL ACTS
- NRS 396.970 Surreptitious electronic surveillance on campus; exceptions.
- NRS 396.980 Use of diisocyanate in maintenance or repair of building owned or operated by System while certain persons are present.
- NRS 396.990 Use of false or misleading degrees.
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