1.  Before any child is placed in a special program for gifted and talented pupils:

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 388.5259

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • State Board: means the State Board of Education. See Nevada Revised Statutes 385.007

(a) A consultation must be held with the child’s parents or guardian.

(b) An examination must be conducted for the purpose of finding the extent to which the child deviates from normal growth and development patterns. The examination must be conducted in accordance with standards prescribed by the State Board.

2.  A psychiatrist may be consulted in any specific case when the board of trustees of a school district deems it necessary.