As used in NRS 389.840 to 389.880, inclusive, unless the context requires otherwise:
1. "Basic textbook" or "textbook" means any medium or manual of instruction, including, without limitation, software for computers, containing a presentation of the principles of a subject and used as a basis of instruction.
2. "Supplemental textbook" means any medium or material, including, without limitation, software for computers, used to reinforce or extend a basic program of instruction.
3. A basic or supplemental textbook becomes "unserviceable" when 4 years have elapsed since its removal from the adopted list.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 168; A 1981, 413; 1999, 3388)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 390.005)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 389 - Academics and Textbooks
NRS 389.003 - Enforcement of standards and courses of study by trustees.
NRS 389.014 - Patriotic observance.
NRS 389.031 - Development of standards for teaching personal safety of children.
NRS 389.041 - Establishment of course of study in occupational guidance and counseling.
NRS 389.046 - Programs and curricula for American Indians.
NRS 389.054 - Instruction in American government; exception.
NRS 389.057 - Instruction in American history; exception.
NRS 389.072 - Instruction in computer education and technology; regulations.
NRS 389.074 - Instruction in financial literacy.
NRS 389.155 - Program of independent study for certain pupils; regulations; requirements.
NRS 389.165 - Credit toward graduation from high school for certain community service projects.
NRS 389.200 - "Competency-based education" defined.
NRS 389.310 - Programs for dual credit courses; reports.
NRS 389.320 - Requirements to receive full or partial credit for specific course of study.
NRS 389.500 - "Council" defined.
NRS 389.510 - Creation; membership; terms; compensation.
NRS 389.530 - Duty of Department to provide support; assistance from other state agencies.
NRS 389.540 - Review of courses of study to determine compliance with standards.
NRS 389.860 - Contracts by State Board for purchase; provisions of contracts.
NRS 389.880 - Use of prescribed textbooks; exceptions; penalty.