1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the textbooks adopted by the State Board must be used in the public schools in this State, and no other books may be used as basic textbooks.
2. This section does not prohibit:
(a) The continued use of such textbooks previously approved until they become unserviceable.
(b) The use of supplemental textbooks purchased by a school district with the approval of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
(c) After approval by the State Board, the temporary use of textbooks for tryout purposes.
(d) A charter school from using textbooks other than those adopted for use by the State Board.
3. Any school officer or teacher who violates the provisions of NRS 389.840 to 389.880, inclusive, or knowingly fails to follow the regulations of the State Board relating to use of textbooks shall be punished by a fine of not more than $250.
4. All superintendents, principals, teachers and school officers are charged with the execution of this section.
[322:32:1956]—(NRS A 1967, 171, 564; 1979, 1467, 1600; 1981, 413; 1997, 1871)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 390.230)
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.