2017 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 236 - Holidays and Periods of Observance
NRS 236.073 - Week of Respect.
1. The Governor shall annually proclaim the first week in October to be “Week of Respect.”
2. The proclamation may call upon:
(a) News media, educators and appropriate government offices to bring to the attention of the residents of Nevada factual information regarding bullying and cyber-bullying, including, without limitation:
(1) Statistical information regarding the number of pupils who are bullied or cyber-bullied each year;
(2) The methods to identify and assist pupils who are at risk of bullying or cyber-bullying; and
(3) The methods to prevent bullying and cyber-bullying; and
(b) School districts to provide instruction on the ways in which pupils can prevent bullying and cyber-bullying during the Week of Respect and throughout the school year that is appropriate for the grade level of pupils who receive the instruction.
3. As used in this section:
(a) “Bullying” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 388.122.
(b) “Cyber-bullying” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 388.123.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 2247; A 2013, 1638)
