2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 396 - Nevada System of Higher Education
NRS 396.145 - Policy on sexual misconduct: Contents; opportunity for comment; public availability.

1. The Board of Regents may require an institution within the System to adopt a policy on sexual misconduct consistent with applicable state and federal law.

2. If the Board of Regents requires the adoption of a policy on sexual misconduct pursuant to subsection 1, in developing the policy on sexual misconduct, an institution within the System:

(a) Shall:

(1) Incorporate a trauma-informed response;

(2) Coordinate with:

(I) The Title IX coordinator of the institution; and

(II) If an institution has entered into a memorandum of understanding pursuant to NRS 396.147, the organization that assists persons involved in sexual misconduct; and

(3) Engage in a culturally competent manner to reflect the diverse needs of all students; and

(b) May consider input from internal and external entities, including, without limitation:

(1) Administrators at the institution;

(2) Personnel affiliated with health care centers located on or off a campus of the institution that provide services to the institution;

(3) An advocate designated pursuant to NRS 396.148;

(4) Staff affiliated with campus housing services;

(5) Students enrolled in an institution within the System;

(6) A provider of health care;

(7) Law enforcement agencies, including, without limitation, campus police or security; and

(8) The district attorney of the county where the main campus of the institution is located.

3. If the Board of Regents requires the adoption of a policy on sexual misconduct pursuant to subsection 1, an institution within the System shall provide:

(a) Internal or external entities an opportunity to provide comment on the initial policy on sexual misconduct or any substantive change to the policy;

(b) Instructions on how an internal or external entity may provide comment on the initial policy on sexual misconduct or a substantive change to the policy; and

(c) A reasonable length of time during which the institution will accept comment.

4. After an initial policy on sexual misconduct is adopted by an institution within the System, the opportunity for comment by an internal or external entity pursuant to subsection 3 applies only to a substantive change to the policy, as determined by the institution.

5. If the Board of Regents requires the adoption of a policy on sexual misconduct pursuant to subsection 1, an institution within the System shall make the policy on sexual misconduct publicly available not later than the start of each academic year:

(a) Upon request, to a prospective student, current student or employee of the institution; and

(b) On the Internet website maintained by the institution.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 3675)