Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 388C - University Schools for Profoundly Gifted Pupils
NRS 388C.120 - Eligibility of pupil for admission; application for admission; curriculum; issuance of diploma; report by governing body.


1. A university school for profoundly gifted pupils shall determine the eligibility of a pupil for admission to the school based upon a comprehensive assessment of the pupil’s potential for academic and intellectual achievement at the school, including, without limitation, intellectual and academic ability, motivation, emotional maturity and readiness for the environment of an accelerated educational program. The assessment must be conducted by a broad-based committee of professionals in the field of education.
2. A person who wishes to apply for admission to a university school for profoundly gifted pupils must:
(a) Submit to the governing body of the school:
(1) A completed application;
(2) Evidence that the applicant possesses advanced intellectual and academic ability, including, without limitation, proof that he or she satisfies the requirements of NRS 388C.030;
(3) At least three letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors familiar with the academic and intellectual ability of the applicant;
(4) A transcript from each school previously attended by the applicant; and
(5) Such other information as may be requested by the university school or governing body of the school.
(b) If requested by the governing body of the school, participate in an on-campus interview.
3. The curriculum developed for pupils in a university school for profoundly gifted pupils must provide exposure to the subject areas required of pupils enrolled in other public schools.
4. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall, upon recommendation of the governing body, issue a high school diploma to a pupil who is enrolled in a university school for profoundly gifted pupils if that pupil:
(a) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 3 or 4 of NRS 390.600; or
(b) Satisfies the criteria prescribed by the State Board pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 390.600, successfully passes the courses in American government and American history as required by NRS 389.054 and 389.057 and successfully completes any requirements established by the State Board of Education for graduation from high school.
5. On or before March 1 of each odd-numbered year, the governing body of a university school for profoundly gifted pupils shall prepare and submit to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the president of the university where the university school for profoundly gifted pupils is located, the State Board and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau a report that contains information regarding the school, including, without limitation, the process used by the school to identify and recruit profoundly gifted pupils from diverse backgrounds and with diverse talents, and data assessing the success of the school in meeting the educational needs of its pupils.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2426; A 2007, 1211; 2013, 3286; 2017, 236)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 392A.100)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 388C - University Schools for Profoundly Gifted Pupils

NRS 388C.010 - Legislative declaration concerning instruction and programs for profoundly gifted pupils.

NRS 388C.020 - Definitions.

NRS 388C.030 - "Profoundly gifted pupil" defined.

NRS 388C.040 - "University school for profoundly gifted pupils" defined.

NRS 388C.050 - University school deemed public school.

NRS 388C.060 - Provisions governing education not applicable unless specified by statute or regulation; employees deemed public employees.

NRS 388C.070 - Compliance with federal law required; acceptance of gifts, bequests, grants, appropriation or donation.

NRS 388C.100 - Composition of governing body; appointment; terms; powers; quarterly meetings.

NRS 388C.110 - Attendance in lieu of attendance at middle school or high school; regulations by Superintendent of Public Instruction.

NRS 388C.120 - Eligibility of pupil for admission; application for admission; curriculum; issuance of diploma; report by governing body.

NRS 388C.130 - Program of distance education authorized.

NRS 388C - Rules for academic advancement of pupils; requirement of 4-year academic plan; transfer of credit earned by pupils.

NRS 388C - Rules of behavior for pupils; procedure for suspension or expulsion; rules for truancy.

NRS 388C.170 - Definitions.

NRS 388C.180 - "Unsupervised contact" defined.

NRS 388C.190 - "Volunteer" defined.

NRS 388C - Fingerprinting and investigation into the background of nonlicensed applicants for employment and employees and certain volunteers; use of certain information; disqualification of certain applicants, employees and volunteers; acceptance of...

NRS 388C.205 - Conditions under which volunteer not required to submit fingerprints.

NRS 388C.210 - Certain percentage of licensed teachers required; administration of achievement and proficiency examinations.

NRS 388C - Submission of accountability and financial information to Department.

NRS 388C.260 - Inclusion of pupils in count for State Education Fund; deposit of money; distribution in first year of operation; payment of remaining apportionments upon cessation of operation; purchase of real property.

NRS 388C.270 - Orders for payment of money; limitations.