2017 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction
NRS 388.1456 - Safe-to-Tell Program Advisory Committee: Establishment; membership; written report to be submitted to Governor and Legislature. [Effective through December 31, 2016.]

1. The Safe-to-Tell Program Advisory Committee is hereby created in the Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment.

2. The Committee consists of the following members, who must be appointed as soon as practicable after July 1, 2015, but not later than July 31, 2015:

(a) The following members appointed by the Governor:

(1) One member who is a representative of a law enforcement agency in a county whose population is 700,000 or more;

(2) One member who is a representative of a law enforcement agency in a county whose population is 100,000 or more but less than 700,000;

(3) One member who is a representative of a law enforcement agency in a county whose population is less than 100,000;

(4) One member who is an employee or other representative of the Office of Suicide Prevention of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services;

(5) One member who is an employee or other representative of the Department of Public Safety;

(6) One member who is a school counselor of a public school, as defined in NRS 385.007;

(7) One member who is a psychologist employed by a school district; and

(8) One member who is a victim’s advocate, as defined in NRS 49.2545, or who the Governor determines is otherwise qualified to provide expertise in the field of providing assistance to victims;

(b) One member who is a Senator, appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate;

(c) One member who is a Senator, appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate;

(d) One member who is an Assemblyman or Assemblywoman, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly;

(e) One member who is an Assemblyman or Assemblywoman, appointed by the Minority Leader of the Assembly;

(f) The Superintendent of Public Instruction, or his or her designee;

(g) The Executive Director of the State Public Charter School Authority, appointed pursuant to NRS 388A.190, or his or her designee;

(h) One member who is a licensed teacher, appointed by the Nevada State Education Association, or its successor organization;

(i) Two members appointed by the Nevada Association of School Administrators, or its successor organization, who are school administrators;

(j) One member appointed by the Nevada Association of School Superintendents, or its successor organization, who is the superintendent of a county school district; and

(k) Two members appointed by the Nevada Association of School Boards, or its successor organization.

3. To the extent practicable, the persons appointing members to the Committee shall coordinate the appointments to ensure that the members represent the geographic and ethnic diversity of this State.

4. Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Committee must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment not later than 30 days after the vacancy occurs.

5. The members of the Committee serve without compensation. If sufficient money is available, members are entitled to the travel allowances provided for state officers and employees generally while attending meetings of the Committee.

6. The Committee shall hold its first meeting as soon as practicable on or after August 1, 2015. At the first meeting of the Committee, the members of the Committee shall elect a Chair.

7. The Chair of the Committee may appoint such subcommittees of the Committee as the Chair determines necessary to carry out the duties of the Committee.

8. The Committee, or any subcommittee of the Committee, may seek the input, advice and assistance of persons and organizations with knowledge, interest or expertise relevant to the duties of the Committee.

9. The Committee shall, not later than June 30, 2016, submit to the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the 79th Session of the Nevada Legislature a written report that includes, without limitation:

(a) Subject to the provisions regarding confidentiality set forth in NRS 388.1451 to 388.1459, inclusive, information regarding the number of reports received by the Safe-to-Tell Program and the disposition of those reports; and

(b) Recommendations, including, without limitation, any proposed legislation for the improvement of the Safe-to-Tell Program.

(Added to NRS by 2015, 3075)