Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments
NRS 394.178 - Threatening to cause bodily harm or death to pupil or school employee by means of oral, written or electronic communication; penalties.


1. A person shall not, through the use of any means of oral, written or electronic communication, knowingly threaten to cause bodily harm or death to a pupil or employee of a private school with the intent to:
(a) Intimidate, frighten, alarm or distress a pupil or employee of a private school;
(b) Cause panic or civil unrest; or
(c) Interfere with the operation of a private school.
2. Unless a greater penalty is provided by specific statute, a person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of:
(a) A misdemeanor, unless the provisions of paragraph (b) apply to the circumstances.
(b) A gross misdemeanor, if the threat causes:
(1) Any pupil or employee of a private school who is the subject of the threat to be intimidated, frightened, alarmed or distressed;
(2) Panic or civil unrest; or
(3) Interference with the operation of a private school.
3. As used in this section, "oral, written or electronic communication" includes, without limitation, any of the following:
(a) A letter, note or any other type of written correspondence.
(b) An item of mail or a package delivered by any person or postal or delivery service.
(c) A telegraph or wire service, or any other similar means of communication.
(d) A telephone, cellular phone, satellite phone, page or facsimile machine, or any other similar means of communication.
(e) A radio, television, cable, closed-circuit, wire, wireless, satellite or other audio or video broadcast or transmission, or any other similar means of communication.
(f) An audio or video recording or reproduction, or any other similar means of communication.
(g) An item of electronic mail, a modem or computer network, or the Internet, or any other similar means of communication.
(Added to NRS by 2001 Special Session, 185)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments

NRS 394.005 - Definitions.

NRS 394.006 - "Accredited" defined.

NRS 394.007 - "Administrator" defined.

NRS 394.009 - "Agent" defined.

NRS 394.011 - "Agent’s permit" defined.

NRS 394.017 - "Board" defined.

NRS 394.023 - "Commission" defined.

NRS 394.024 - "Commissioner" defined.

NRS 394.026 - "Confidential" defined.

NRS 394.035 - "Document of indebtedness" defined.

NRS 394.037 - "Driving school" defined.

NRS 394.041 - "Education" and "educational services" defined.

NRS 394.043 - "Educational credentials" defined.

NRS 394.045 - "Elementary and secondary educational institutions" defined.

NRS 394.047 - "Entity" defined.

NRS 394.057 - "Granting" defined.

NRS 394.071 - "Lending agency" defined.

NRS 394.075 - "License" defined.

NRS 394.087 - "Offer" defined.

NRS 394.091 - "Operate" defined.

NRS 394.093 - "Ownership" defined.

NRS 394.098 - "Postsecondary education" defined.

NRS 394.099 - "Postsecondary educational institution" defined.

NRS 394.103 - "Private schools" defined.

NRS 394.112 - "Superintendent" defined.

NRS 394.125 - Legislative statement of policy and purpose of chapter.

NRS 394.128 - Provision of education records upon request of agency which provides child welfare services; penalty.

NRS 394.130 - Required instruction; provisions governing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator for health course in private secondary school; reports; religious instruction; no right to share in apportionment of money for...

NRS 394.134 - Provision of program of distance education authorized.

NRS 394.145 - Documents required for permanent admission; name under which child must be admitted; failure or refusal to furnish accurate documents; penalty.

NRS 394.147 - Petition for order of court permitting admission of child under name other than that appearing on birth certificate or record of attendance.

NRS 394.150 - Instruction in United States Constitution and Nevada’s Constitution; exception; examination.

NRS 394.151 - Distribution of information about financial planning and financial aid; reports.

NRS 394.152 - Definitions.

NRS 394.153 - "Unsupervised contact" defined.

NRS 394.154 - "Volunteer" defined.

NRS 394.155 - Fingerprinting and investigation into the background of nonlicensed applicants for employment and employees and volunteers; use of certain information; immunity from liability.

NRS 394.157 - Conditions under which volunteer not required to submit fingerprints.

NRS 394.160 - Teachers required to show knowledge of United States Constitution and Nevada’s Constitution.

NRS 394.1605 - Definitions.

NRS 394.16055 - "Sexual misconduct" defined.

NRS 394.1606 - "Sexual offense" defined.

NRS 394.16065 - Certain applicants for employment to submit additional information regarding prior employment; action based on such information must be brought in State; penalties for providing false or incomplete information.

NRS 394.1607 - Actions to be taken to verify information provided by applicant; employer or former employer required to provide such information; immunity from liability for providing information; penalties for willful failure to disclose information...

NRS 394.16075 - Certain employers to provide additional information and records concerning former employee; immunity from liability; penalties for willful failure to disclose information.

NRS 394.1608 - Consideration of certain additional information provided by former employer of applicant; report of additional information to appropriate authority; immunity from liability for certain acts or omissions.

NRS 394.16085 - Provisional employment pending review of information.

NRS 394.1609 - Certain rights not affected by provisions.

NRS 394.16095 - Prohibition on agreement that affects the ability to obtain or provide information relating to suspected abuse or sexual misconduct; employer to maintain certain information in personnel file.

NRS 394.161 - Civil penalty.

NRS 394.1611 - Definitions.

NRS 394.1612 - "Covered information" defined.

NRS 394.1613 - "Personally identifiable information" defined.

NRS 394.1614 - "School service" defined.

NRS 394.1615 - "School service provider" defined.

NRS 394.1616 - Duty of private school to provide information concerning school service providers and data security.

NRS 394.162 - Definitions.

NRS 394.163 - "Notification" defined.

NRS 394.164 - "Offender" defined.

NRS 394.1643 - "Sexual offense" defined.

NRS 394.1647 - Sexually motivated act" defined.

NRS 394.165 - "Victim" defined.

NRS 394.166 - Offender prohibited from attending school victim attends without court approval.

NRS 394.167 - Confidentiality of name of offender or victim; immunity from liability if name released under certain circumstances.

NRS 394.168 - Definitions.

NRS 394.1681 - Crisis" defined.

NRS 394.1682 - Development committee" defined.

NRS 394.16823 - "Emergency" defined.

NRS 394.16824 - Emergency operations plan development committee" defined.

NRS 394.16825 - "Local organization for emergency management" defined.

NRS 394.1683 - School committee" defined.

NRS 394.1684 - "Suicide" defined.

NRS 394.1685 - Emergency operations plan development committee: Establishment by private school; membership; terms of members.

NRS 394.1687 - Emergency operations plan development committee: Development of plan to be used by private school in responding to crisis, emergency, suicide or other hazard; submission of plan to governing body of private school; compliance with plan...

NRS 394.1688 - Annual review and update of plan for responding to crisis or emergency; maintenance, posting and distribution of plan; annual training for school employees.

NRS 394.169 - School committee: Establishment; membership; terms of members.

NRS 394.1691 - School committee: Annual review of plan prepared by development committee; determination whether to request deviation from plan; notice of review.

NRS 394.1692 - Review by emergency operations plan development committee of proposed deviation from plan; notice of approval or denial; submission of copy of approved deviation to governing body of private school.

NRS 394.1693 - Development of policy for prevention of suicide in certain grades; posting of link to Internet website of Coordinator of Statewide Program for Suicide Prevention.

NRS 394.1694 - Adoption of regulations concerning development of plans in responding to crisis or emergency, review of proposed deviations and requirements for training.

NRS 394.1696 - Responsible person to contact appropriate agencies to respond to crisis, emergency or suicide; notification to Division of Emergency Management of Office of the Military; duties of Division; local law enforcement agency that responds t...

NRS 394.16965 - Contract with school district for provision of school police officers; immunity of school district for act or omission of school police officer pursuant to contract.

NRS 394.1697 - Notification of primary law enforcement agency regarding location of school.

NRS 394.16975 - Provision of blueprint to public safety agency upon request; confidentiality.

NRS 394.1698 - Confidentiality of plans, approved deviations and certain other information.

NRS 394.1699 - Inapplicability of Open Meeting Law to emergency operations plan development committee, school committee and certain meetings of State Board related to crisis and emergency response.

NRS 394.170 - Drills to instruct pupils in appropriate procedures to be followed in event of lockdown or emergency; regulations of State Fire Marshal; posting of section; enforcement; penalty.

NRS 394.175 - Establishment of program of information concerning missing children; distribution of materials by Attorney General and State Board.

NRS 394.176 - Display and promotion of toll-free telephone number for center that receives reports of abuse or neglect of child.

NRS 394.177 - Immunity from civil liability for reporting threat of violence against school official, school employee or pupil; exceptions.

NRS 394.178 - Threatening to cause bodily harm or death to pupil or school employee by means of oral, written or electronic communication; penalties.

NRS 394.179 - Parental involvement: Employer required to grant leave to parent to participate in school conferences and other school-related activities; conditions; exception.

NRS 394.1795 - Employer prohibited from threatening or taking retaliatory action against parent for parent’s participation in certain school conferences and school-related activities; penalty; authorization for parent to file claim with Labor Commiss...

NRS 394.180 - Damage to property; nuisance; loitering; trespass; disturbance of school; penalty.

NRS 394.185 - Maintenance and availability of material safety data sheet for hazardous materials used on school buildings or grounds.

NRS 394.187 - Unlawful to use diisocyanate in maintenance or repair of building owned or operated by school while certain persons are present; penalty.

NRS 394.190 - Applicability of provisions governing condition, equipment and identification of vehicle used for transportation of pupils; standards for new school buses purchased on and after January 1, 2016; inspection; penalty.

NRS 394.191 - Adoption of policy by private school concerning safe exposure to sun.

NRS 394.192 - Immunization of pupils: Certificate prerequisite to enrollment; conditional enrollment; effect of failure to immunize; report to Division of Public and Behavioral Health; inclusion of certificate in pupil’s record.

NRS 394.193 - Immunization of pupils: Exemption if prohibited by religious belief.

NRS 394.194 - Immunization of pupils: Exemption if prevented by medical condition.

NRS 394.196 - Immunization of pupils: Additional requirements imposed after enrollment; additional certificate required.

NRS 394.198 - Immunization of pupils: Protection of child exempt from immunization if dangerous disease exists in school.

NRS 394.199 - Immunization of pupils: Penalty for refusal to remove child from school when required by law.

NRS 394.1995 - Order for doses of epinephrine or opioid antagonist to be maintained by private school; school personnel authorized to administer; storage in secure location.

NRS 394.1997 - Training concerning food allergies and development of comprehensive action plan concerning anaphylaxis.

NRS 394.1998 - Requirements for private school when enrolled pupil admitted to certain hospital or facility.

NRS 394.1999 - Authorization for pupil to self-administer medication for asthma, anaphylaxis or diabetes; contents of request; establishment of protocols relating to self-administration of medication; immunity from liability.

NRS 394.201 - Short title.

NRS 394.211 - Exemptions from Act; filing of exemption with State Board; inspection of exempt institution; written notice to parent of exemption.

NRS 394.221 - Duties of Board and Superintendent.

NRS 394.231 - Powers of Superintendent.

NRS 394.241 - Maintenance and operation in compliance with minimum standards; accreditation as evidence of compliance.

NRS 394.245 - Inspection of elementary and secondary educational institutions required.

NRS 394.251 - License: Application; issuance; term; change in ownership; renewal.

NRS 394.261 - Agent’s permit: Requirements for issuance and renewal; term. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the profes...

NRS 394.263 - Additional requirements for issuance and renewal of agent’s permit: Statement regarding obligation of child support; grounds for denial of permit; duty of Superintendent of Public Instruction. [Effective until the date of the repeal of...

NRS 394.271 - Surety bond or certificate of deposit.

NRS 394.281 - Denial of license or permit: Notice; extension of time to correct deficiencies.

NRS 394.291 - Denial or revocation of or condition on license or permit: Hearing.

NRS 394.295 - Mandatory suspension of agent’s permit for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of permit. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each st...

NRS 394.301 - Revocation of or condition on license or permit: Notification.

NRS 394.311 - Filing of notice of complaint for violation; procedure; investigation; hearing; remedies.

NRS 394.321 - Postponement of effective date of action pending review.

NRS 394.331 - Fees.

NRS 394.341 - Discontinuance of operations: Academic records filed with Superintendent; seizure of records.

NRS 394.351 - Unlawful acts.

NRS 394.353 - Definitions.

NRS 394.354 - "Aversive intervention" defined.

NRS 394.355 - "Chemical restraint" defined.

NRS 394.356 - "Corporal punishment" defined.

NRS 394.357 - "Electric shock" defined.

NRS 394.358 - "Emergency" defined.

NRS 394.359 - "Individualized education program team" defined.

NRS 394.362 - "Mechanical restraint" defined.

NRS 394.363 - "Physical restraint" defined.

NRS 394.364 - "Pupil with a disability" defined.

NRS 394.365 - "Verbal and mental abuse" defined.

NRS 394.366 - Aversive intervention prohibited.

NRS 394.367 - Physical restraint and mechanical restraint prohibited; exceptions.

NRS 394.368 - Conditions under which physical restraint may be used; report required; requirements if pupil has three or five reports of restraint in 1 school year.

NRS 394.369 - Conditions under which mechanical restraint may be used; report required; requirements if pupil has three or five reports of use in 1 school year.

NRS 394.372 - Education and training for staff.

NRS 394.375 - Disciplinary action against person for intentional violation.

NRS 394.376 - Report of violation; corrective plan required.

NRS 394.377 - Retaliation for reporting violation prohibited.

NRS 394.378 - Reporting of denial of rights; investigation and resolution of disputes by Superintendent.

NRS 394.379 - Annual report by private schools on use of restraint and violations; compilation of reports by Department; submission of compilation to Legislature.

NRS 394.383 - Commission: Creation; number, appointment and compensation of voting members; expenses of members.

NRS 394.385 - Commission: Qualifications of members; Chair; meetings; quorum; removal of Commissioners.

NRS 394.411 - Regulations of Commission; administration by Administrator.

NRS 394.415 - Licensing of postsecondary educational institution.

NRS 394.421 - Powers and duties of Commission.

NRS 394.430 - Powers and duties of Administrator.

NRS 394.440 - Information and expert witnesses to be provided by other state agencies; consultation with experts outside State Government.

NRS 394.441 - Information provided to students before agreement to enroll; educational credentials for students; maintenance of records; copy of agreement to enroll provided to student; posting of certain information at institution; regulations.

NRS 394.443 - Procedure for grievances; receipt for payment by student; annual report to Commission.

NRS 394.445 - Financial condition; false or misleading advertising prohibited; employment of personnel.

NRS 394.447 - Accreditation as evidence of compliance with minimum standards.

NRS 394.448 - Recruiting activities: Where permitted and prohibited.

NRS 394.449 - Requirements of policy for refunds by postsecondary educational institutions.

NRS 394.450 - Quality and content of courses and programs; adequate facilities, materials and personnel; compliance with ordinances and laws; adequate housing for students.

NRS 394.455 - Evaluation prerequisite to licensing of unaccredited institution; panel of evaluators; reports; response by institution; acceptance or rejection of recommendations of panel.

NRS 394.460 - License: Application; issuance; provisional license; term; change in ownership or location; addition to facilities; renewal.

NRS 394.463 - Payment by institution of subsistence and travel for inspections and certain meetings of Commission; claims.

NRS 394.465 - Background investigation of certain applicants for employment with postsecondary educational institution; confidentiality of results; payment of cost by applicant; exception to requirements for certain applicants.

NRS 394.470 - Agent’s permit: Requirements for issuance and renewal; term. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the profes...

NRS 394.473 - Additional requirements for issuance and renewal of agent’s permit: Statement regarding obligation of child support; grounds for denial of permit; duty of Administrator. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the fe...

NRS 394.474 - Additional requirements for renewal of agent’s permit: Information regarding whether applicant has state business license; grounds for nonrenewal.

NRS 394.475 - Authorization by Administrator for employment of agents by postsecondary educational institution.

NRS 394.480 - Surety bond required of certain institutions; Commission authorized to require additional bond; release of surety on bond; suspension of agent’s permit if institution not covered by bond.

NRS 394.490 - Denial of license, permit or authorization: Notice; extension of time to correct deficiencies.

NRS 394.500 - Denial of permit or authorization: Hearing.

NRS 394.510 - Revocation of or conditions on license or permit: Grounds; notification; cessation of operations; administrative fine.

NRS 394.515 - Mandatory suspension of agent’s permit for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of permit. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each st...

NRS 394.520 - Complaint of violation: Procedure; hearing; remedies.

NRS 394.525 - Suspension of approval of course for training of veterans; notification of institution; rescission of suspension; hearing; decision of Commission final; regulations.

NRS 394.530 - Postponement of effective date of action pending review.

NRS 394.540 - Fees.

NRS 394.545 - Location, equipment and insurance requirements of driving school; action by Department of Motor Vehicles authorized.

NRS 394.550 - Discontinuance of operations: Academic records filed with Administrator; seizure of records.

NRS 394.553 - Account for Student Indemnification.

NRS 394.557 - Fee to be paid to Administrator for students who enroll in certain programs.

NRS 394.560 - Unlawful acts.

NRS 394.570 - Legislative appropriations.

NRS 394.580 - Jurisdiction; service of process.

NRS 394.590 - Documents of indebtedness and related agreements: Restrictions and requirements.

NRS 394.600 - Action for enforcement; injunctive relief.

NRS 394.610 - Penalty.

NRS 394.620 - Definitions.

NRS 394.625 - Use of "university," "college" and similar terms; regulations.

NRS 394.630 - Awarding degrees.

NRS 394.640 - Advertising awarding of degrees.

NRS 394.650 - Civil penalty.

NRS 394.660 - Injunction.

NRS 394.670 - Criminal penalty.

NRS 394.700 - Prohibition; penalty.