2015 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction
NRS 388.440 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 388.440 to 388.5317, inclusive:

1. “Communication mode” means any system or method of communication used by a person who is deaf or whose hearing is impaired to facilitate communication which may include, without limitation:

(a) American Sign Language;

(b) English-based manual or sign systems;

(c) Oral and aural communication;

(d) Spoken and written English, including speech reading or lip reading; and

(e) Communication with assistive technology devices.

2. “Gifted and talented pupil” means a person under the age of 18 years who demonstrates such outstanding academic skills or aptitudes that the person cannot progress effectively in a regular school program and therefore needs special instruction or special services.

3. “Individualized education program” has the meaning ascribed to it in 20 U.S.C. § 1414(d)(1)(A).

4. “Individualized education program team” has the meaning ascribed to it in 20 U.S.C. § 1414(d)(1)(B).

5. “Pupil who receives early intervening services” means a person enrolled in kindergarten or grades 1 to 12, inclusive, who is not a pupil with a disability but who needs additional academic and behavioral support to succeed in a regular school program.

6. “Pupil with a disability” means a person under the age of 22 years who deviates either educationally, physically, socially or emotionally so markedly from normal patterns that the person cannot progress effectively in a regular school program and therefore needs special instruction or special services.

[280:32:1956]—(NRS A 1969, 444; 1973, 1427, 1579, 1846; 1989, 691; 1993, 2159; 1999, 3241; 2007, 2919; 2009, 754; 2011, 800, 2705, 2715; 2013, 743)