1. A postsecondary educational institution shall:
(a) Provide students and other interested persons with a current and complete catalog or brochure containing information describing the programs offered, objectives of the program, length of the program, schedule of tuition, fees and all other charges and expenses necessary for completion of the course of study, policies concerning cancellations and refunds, an explanation of the Account for Student Indemnification and other material facts concerning the institution and the program or course of instruction that are likely to affect the decision of the student to enroll therein, together with any other disclosures specified by the Administrator or defined in the regulations of the Commission. The information must be provided before signing an agreement to enroll.
(b) Provide each student who satisfactorily completes the training with appropriate educational credentials indicating:
(1) That the course of instruction or study has been satisfactorily completed by the student; and
(2) If the training does not lead to a degree, the number of hours of instruction or credits required of the student to complete the training.
(c) Unless otherwise authorized by the Commission, maintain adequate records at the licensed facility to reflect the attendance, progress and performance of each student at the facility.
(d) Provide each student with a current and complete copy of the agreement to enroll, dated and signed by the student or the student’s guardian and an officer of the institution, which must:
(1) Include a statement that the student or the student’s guardian and the officer of the institution have reviewed each section of the agreement and had the opportunity to ask questions;
(2) Be printed in at least 10-point font; and
(3) Include a cancellation policy that:
(I) Provides that an agreement to enroll may be cancelled not later than 3 days after signing the agreement; and
(II) Contains clear language explaining the process to cancel an agreement to enroll.
(e) For each program offered at the institution that does not lead to a degree, collect and maintain information concerning:
(1) The number of students enrolled in the program and the number and names of students who have obtained employment in related fields, with their locations of placement;
(2) The number of:
(I) Students enrolled in the program;
(II) Students who have graduated from the program; and
(III) Graduates who have obtained employment in fields related to the instruction offered in the program, with the average compensation of such graduates; or
(3) For each such program offered to prepare students for a licensing examination:
(I) The number of students enrolled in the program;
(II) The number of such students who have graduated from the program; and
(III) The number of such graduates who have passed the examination.
(f) Select, from the information collected pursuant to paragraph (e), the information relating to any 6-month period within the 18-month period preceding its next date for enrollment. The information for the period selected must be set forth in written form and posted conspicuously at the institution.
(g) Include a disclosure page or prominent link to the disclosure page on the main page of the Internet website of the postsecondary educational institution.
(h) Include a statement indicating where a person can access the complaint policy of the postsecondary educational institution in the catalog or brochure of the institution or on the main page of the Internet website of the postsecondary educational institution.
2. The Commission shall adopt regulations imposing a fine against a postsecondary educational institution that fails to comply with paragraph (g) of subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 989; A 1989, 1459; 1995, 324; 2021, 516)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 394 - Private Educational Institutions and Establishments
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 394.134 - Provision of program of distance education authorized.
NRS 394.151 - Distribution of information about financial planning and financial aid; reports.
NRS 394.153 - "Unsupervised contact" defined.
NRS 394.154 - "Volunteer" defined.
NRS 394.157 - Conditions under which volunteer not required to submit fingerprints.
NRS 394.16055 - "Sexual misconduct" defined.
NRS 394.1606 - "Sexual offense" defined.
NRS 394.16085 - Provisional employment pending review of information.
NRS 394.1609 - Certain rights not affected by provisions.
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 394.163 - "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 394.1681 - 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 394.169 - School committee: Establishment; membership; terms of members.
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 394.180 - Damage to property; nuisance; loitering; trespass; disturbance of school; penalty.
NRS 394.191 - Adoption of policy by private school concerning safe exposure to sun.
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 394.221 - Duties of Board and Superintendent.
NRS 394.231 - Powers of Superintendent.
NRS 394.245 - Inspection of elementary and secondary educational institutions required.
NRS 394.251 - License: Application; issuance; term; change in ownership; renewal.
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 394.301 - Revocation of or condition on license or permit: Notification.
NRS 394.321 - Postponement of effective date of action pending review.
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 394.372 - 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 394.411 - 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 394.443 - Procedure for grievances; receipt for payment by student; annual report to Commission.
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 394.500 - Denial of permit or authorization: Hearing.
NRS 394.520 - Complaint of violation: Procedure; hearing; remedies.
NRS 394.530 - Postponement of effective date of action pending review.
NRS 394.553 - Account for Student Indemnification.
NRS 394.557 - Fee to be paid to Administrator for students who enroll in certain programs.
NRS 394.570 - 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 394.625 - Use of "university," "college" and similar terms; regulations.
NRS 394.630 - Awarding degrees.
NRS 394.640 - Advertising awarding of degrees.