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2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
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.
- 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.
General Provisions
- NRS 388.121 - Definitions.
- NRS 388.122 - Bullying defined.
- NRS 388.123 - Cyber-bullying defined.
- NRS 388.124 - Electronic communication defined.
- NRS 388.125 - Harassment defined.
- NRS 388.129 - Intimidation defined.
- NRS 388.132 - Legislative declaration concerning safe and respectful learning environment.
- NRS 388.1325 - Bullying Prevention Fund: Creation; acceptance of gifts and grants; credit of interest and income; authorized uses by school district that receives grant.
- NRS 388.1327 - Regulations.
- NRS 388.133 - Policy by Department concerning safe and respectful learning environment.
- NRS 388.134 - Policy by school districts for provision of safe and respectful learning environment and policy for ethical, safe and secure use of computers; provision of training to school personnel; posting of policies on Internet website; annual review and update of policies.
- NRS 388.1341 - Development of informational pamphlet by Department; annual review and update; posting on Internet website; development of tutorial.
- NRS 388.1342 - Establishment of program of training by Department; completion of program by members of State Board of Education; authorized participation by boards of trustees; annual review and update.
- NRS 388.1343 - Establishment by principal of each school; duties of principal.
- NRS 388.1344 - Membership; chair; duties.
- NRS 388.1345 - Compilation of reports by Superintendent of Public Instruction; submission of written compilation to Attorney General.
- NRS 388.135 - Bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment and intimidation prohibited.
- NRS 388.1351 - Staff member required to report violation to principal; time period for initiation and completion of investigation; authorization for parent to appeal disciplinary decision.
- NRS 388.1352 - Establishment of policy by school districts for employees to report violations to law enforcement.
- NRS 388.1353 - Principal required to submit report of violations for each semester to school district; review and compilation of reports by school district; submission of compilation to Department.
- NRS 388.1355 - Compilation of reports by Superintendent of Public Instruction; submission of written compilation to Attorney General.
- 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.
- NRS 388.165 - Development of academic plan required. [Effective July 1, 2013.]
- NRS 388.171 - Pilot program for small learning communities required in certain schools. [Effective July 1, 2013.]
- NRS 388.176 - Adoption of policy for peer mentoring.
- NRS 388.181 - Adoption of policy for pupil-led conferences.
- 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. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]
- NRS 388.221 - Adoption of policy for peer mentoring.
- NRS 388.225 - Establishment of plan to prepare pupils for educational requirements of postsecondary education and success in workplace; report on progress of plan. [Effective through June 29, 2014.]
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.
- 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.
- NRS 388.390 - Certain school districts and charter schools entitled to share in available money.
- NRS 388.400 - Administration; State Treasurer as custodian.
- NRS 388.405 - Establishment; regulations; submission of certain evaluations required by federal law.
General ProvisionsEducational 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; effect of military transfer of parent of child.
- NRS 388.475 - Ages for admission to special programs; enrollment counted for apportionment.
- NRS 388.481 - Pupils with autism spectrum disorder: Initial evaluation by school district or charter school; reevaluation and review of individualized education program; assistance and training for persons who conduct evaluation.
- NRS 388.483 - Pupils with autism spectrum disorder: Department required to submit annual report to Aging and Disability Services Division.
- 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 388.507 - Hearings conducted pursuant to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Burden of proof and burden of production on school district during certain due process hearings.
- 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.
- 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.
- NRS 388.532 - Development of programs.
- NRS 388.537 - Alternative programs for pupils at risk of dropping out of school.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- NRS 388.780 - Definitions.
- NRS 388.785 - Commission defined.
- NRS 388.787 - Committee defined.
- NRS 388.789 - Superintendent of Public Instruction required to ensure Commission carries out duties successfully.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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