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2019 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction
NRS 388.5975 - Criteria for award of State Seal of STEAM.

Universal Citation: NV Rev Stat § 388.5975 (2019)
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A school district, charter school and university school for profoundly gifted pupils that participates in the State Seal of STEAM Program established pursuant to NRS 388.597 must award a pupil, upon graduation from high school, a high school diploma with a State Seal of STEAM if the pupil:

1. Earns at least a 3.25 grade point average, on a 4.0 grading scale, or a 3.85 weighted grade point average, on a grading scale approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction if a different grading scale is used.

2. Demonstrates proficiency in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics by earning:

(a) At least 3 credits in science;

(b) At least 4 credits in mathematics;

(c) At least 1 credit in computer science, engineering, manufacturing, electronics or a career and technical education program of study in information and media technologies or skilled and technical sciences;

(d) At least 1 credit in fine arts;

(e) Any one of the following:

(1) A score of 3 or higher on an advanced placement examination in science;

(2) A score of 4 or higher on an international baccalaureate examination in science;

(3) A score of 650 or higher on a SAT Subject Test in science;

(4) A score of 23 or higher on the ACT in science;

(5) A grade of B or higher in a college-level science course completed through dual enrollment; or

(6) A score of gold or higher on the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate; and

(f) Any one of the following:

(1) A score of 3 or higher on an advanced placement examination in mathematics;

(2) A score of 4 or higher on an international baccalaureate examination in mathematics;

(3) A score of 530 or higher on the SAT in mathematics;

(4) A score of 22 or higher on the ACT in mathematics;

(5) A grade of B or higher in a college-level mathematics course completed through dual enrollment; or

(6) A score of gold or higher on the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 449)

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