1. Each person required to be licensed as a postsecondary educational institution by the Commission or each postsecondary educational institution requesting to add a new program or degree or to renew a license must apply to the Administrator, upon forms provided by the Administrator. The application must be accompanied by the required fees. The institution’s curriculum and financial statement are confidential except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 or unless, in the opinion of the Commission, they militate against the issuance of a license.
2. After review of the application, any other information required by the Administrator and the report of the panel of evaluators, and an investigation of the applicant if necessary, the Commission shall grant or deny a license or grant a provisional license for a term specified by the Commission. Before the expiration of a provisional license, the Administrator shall inspect the institution, or the Commission may require the appointment of a panel of evaluators to inspect the institution, and recommend whether to revoke or continue the provisional license or to grant an unqualified license. The Commission may accept or reject the recommendation.
3. The license must state at least the following information:
(a) The date of issuance, effective date and term of the license.
(b) The correct name, address and owner of the institution.
(c) The approved degrees or occupational subjects.
(d) Any limitation considered necessary by the Commission.
4. The term for which a license is given must not exceed 2 years. The license must be posted in a conspicuous place.
5. The license must be issued to the owner or governing body of the institution and is nontransferable. If a change in ownership of the institution occurs, the owner to whom the license was issued shall inform the Administrator, and the new owner or governing body must, within 10 days after the change in ownership, apply for an approval of the change of ownership. If it fails to do so, the license terminates.
6. Within 10 days after a change of location or an addition of buildings or other facilities, the institution must file a notice of the change with the Administrator.
7. At least 60 days before the expiration of a license, the institution must complete and file with the Administrator an application for renewal of its license.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1511; A 1977, 126; 1979, 1631; 1985, 996; 1989, 1462; 2007, 2100)
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.