NRS 388.020
Kinds of public schools.

1.

An elementary school is a public school in which grade work is not given above that included in the eighth grade, according to the regularly adopted state course of study.

2.

A junior high or middle school is a public school in which the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth grades are taught under a course of study prescribed and approved by the State Board. The school is an elementary or secondary school for the purpose of the licensure of teachers.

3.

A high school is a public school in which subjects above the eighth grade, according to the state course of study, may be taught. The school is a secondary school for the purpose of the licensure of teachers.

4.

A special school is an organized unit of instruction operating with approval of the State Board.

5.

A charter school is a public school that is formed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 388A of NRS.

6.

A university school for profoundly gifted pupils is a public school established pursuant to chapter 388C of NRS.

Source: Section 388.020 — Kinds of public schools., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-388.­html#NRS388Sec020.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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