Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 389 - Academics and Textbooks
NRS 389.860 - Contracts by State Board for purchase; provisions of contracts.


1. The State Board may make such contracts for the purchase and use of textbooks in the name of the State as it deems necessary for the interests of the public schools.
2. Contracts must:
(a) Set forth the introductory, exchange and retail price of each textbook, which must not exceed the lowest price the publisher has charged for the same textbook anywhere in the continental United States for similar quantities exclusive of shipping costs.
(b) Guarantee that there is no subversive or sectarian doctrine, as determined by the laws of Nevada and the United States, in any of the textbooks covered by the contract.
[315:32:1956]—(NRS A 1967, 171; 1981, 413)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 390.160)

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Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 389 - Academics and Textbooks

NRS 389.003 - Enforcement of standards and courses of study by trustees.

NRS 389.007 - Uniform grading scale for high schools. [Effective through June 30, 2022.] Uniform grading scale for high schools. [Effective July 1, 2022.]

NRS 389.009 - Public high school to administer certain examination concerning civics; requirements for administration of examination; pupil required to take examination as condition for graduation; waiver from examination; reports.

NRS 389.0095 - Establishment of plan to identify pupils for placement in more rigorous courses; notification of parent or guardian; establishment of more rigorous courses.

NRS 389.014 - Patriotic observance.

NRS 389.018 - Designation of core academic subjects; minimum units of credit required in high school; exception; additional subjects to be taught. [Effective through June 30, 2022.] Designation of core academic subjects; minimum units of credit requi...

NRS 389.0186 - Public high schools to allow pupils to receive certain credit for completion of certain computer science courses; requirements for receipt of such credit.

NRS 389.021 - Establishment of courses of study; provisions governing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator for health course in middle school, junior high school and high school.

NRS 389.026 - Development of model curriculum for English language arts and mathematics; distribution; authorized use by teachers and regional training programs for professional development.

NRS 389.031 - Development of standards for teaching personal safety of children.

NRS 389.033 - Development of list of curricula and programs concerning prevention of substance misuse and substance use disorders.

NRS 389.036 - Establishment of course or unit of course of instruction concerning human immunodeficiency virus, human reproductive system, related communicable diseases and sexual responsibility; appointment of advisory committee; notice to parent or...

NRS 389.037 - Availability of course in computer science; efforts to be made to increase enrollment in such course by certain pupils. [Effective July 1, 2022.]

NRS 389.0375 - Internet repository of resources for providing instruction in computer science; assistance to school districts and schools to establish programs of instruction in computer science. [Effective through June 30, 2022.] Internet repository...

NRS 389.038 - Review of instruction in computer education and technology; recommendations to State Board regarding approval. [Effective through June 30, 2022.] Review of course and instruction in computer education; recommendations to State Board reg...

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 389.061 - Instruction in history and contributions of certain groups of persons. [Effective July 1, 2022.]

NRS 389.064 - Instruction in personal safety of children; exception; report; required background checks of volunteers; acceptance of grants, gifts and donations.

NRS 389.072 - Instruction in computer education and technology; regulations.

NRS 389.074 - Instruction in financial literacy.

NRS 389.077 - Satisfactory completion of courses in American government and American history required for graduation; exception for certain pupils.

NRS 389.090 - Regulations by State Board; purposes; liability insurance required; content of courses; restrictions on age of pupils.

NRS 389.100 - Legislative findings; authorization for school districts and charter schools to charge fee.

NRS 389.155 - Program of independent study for certain pupils; regulations; requirements.

NRS 389.160 - Credit toward graduation from high school for courses taken at community college, state college or university.

NRS 389.165 - Credit toward graduation from high school for certain community service projects.

NRS 389.167 - Credit toward graduation from high school for completion of work-based learning program; application to offer work-based learning program; requirements for work-based learning program; report.

NRS 389.169 - Grants of money from Department to develop and implement work-based learning programs; State Board to prescribe fields, trades or occupations for which grant may be awarded.

NRS 389.171 - Credit granted for performance on examination in lieu of course attendance; regulations.

NRS 389.200 - "Competency-based education" defined.

NRS 389.210 - Establishment of pilot program to provide competency-based education; regulations; requirements for schools selected to participate in program.

NRS 389.220 - Competency-Based Education Network: Establishment; composition; duties; meetings; Chair; quorum; members serve without compensation.

NRS 389.230 - Public campaign to raise awareness; meetings to inform superintendents of school districts; distribution of available money to carry out program.

NRS 389.300 - Application to enroll in dual credit course; approval or disapproval of application; prerequisites for dual credit course to be completed before enrollment in course.

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 389.330 - Requirements for award of high school diploma to certain pupils who transfer schools; modified course of study for certain pupils who transfer schools.

NRS 389.500 - "Council" defined.

NRS 389.505 - Superintendent of Public Instruction required to ensure Council carries out duties successfully.

NRS 389.510 - Creation; membership; terms; compensation.

NRS 389.520 - Establishment of standards; periodic review of standards; adoption of standards by State Board; establishment of policy for ethical, safe and secure use of computers.

NRS 389.525 - Establishment of standards of content and performance for ethnic and diversity studies for pupils enrolled in high school; provision of instruction in ethnic and diversity studies; regulations.

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 389.840 - Definitions.

NRS 389.850 - Final selection by State Board; exception for charter schools; accurate portrayal of cultural and racial diversity of society. [Effective through June 30, 2022.] Final selection by State Board; exception for charter schools; accurate po...

NRS 389.860 - Contracts by State Board for purchase; provisions of contracts.

NRS 389.870 - Enforcement by board of trustees of use of prescribed textbooks; exception for charter schools.

NRS 389.880 - Use of prescribed textbooks; exceptions; penalty.