A person with a disability is eligible to receive the benefits provided pursuant to NRS 388.5223 to 388.5243, inclusive, if:

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 388.5223

  • Department: means the Department of Education. See Nevada Revised Statutes 385.007
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039

1.  The person is a resident of the State of Nevada;

2.  The person is under 22 years of age, except that where the enrollment period for the school year is before his or her 22nd birthday, the person remains eligible to complete that school year irrespective of his or her age;

3.  The Department of Education has prescribed minimum standards for the provision of a special education program and related services to persons with such a disability; and

4.  The person’s school district:

(a) Has prepared an appropriate plan for the individualized education of the person with a disability; and

(b) Is unable to provide an appropriate special education program and related services for his or her particular disability and grade or level of education.