Nevada Revised Statutes 389.880 – Use of prescribed textbooks; exceptions; penalty
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.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 389.880
- Charter school: means a public school that is formed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 388A of NRS. See Nevada Revised Statutes 385.007
- Public schools: means all kindergartens and elementary schools, junior high schools and middle schools, high schools, charter schools and any other schools, classes and educational programs which receive their support through public taxation and, except for charter schools, whose textbooks and courses of study are under the control of the State Board. See Nevada Revised Statutes 385.007
- State Board: means the State Board of Education. See Nevada Revised Statutes 385.007
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.