Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
General Provisions
Section 388.071 - "Parent" defined

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 388.071

Current through December 31, 2024

"Parent" means:

1. A biological or adoptive parent;

2. A guardian generally authorized to act as a parent of the pupil or authorized to make educational decisions for the pupil, but not the State if the pupil is a ward of the State;

3. A person acting in the place of a biological or adoptive parent, including, without limitation, a grandparent, stepparent or other relative with whom the pupil resides or a person who is legally responsible for the pupil's welfare;

4. A surrogate parent appointed pursuant to NAC 388.283;

5. A foster parent, if the foster parent:

(a) Has an ongoing parental relationship with the pupil;

(b) Is willing to make the educational decisions required of parents pursuant to Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1411 et seq., and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto; and

(c) Has no interest that would conflict with the interests of the pupil ; or

6. A person deemed to be a parent of the pupil pursuant to NAC 388.191.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 7-14-88; A 11-23-93; R085-99, 2-16-2000; R071-05, 2-23-2006; R058-07, 10-31-2007; A by R017-18A, eff. 1/30/2019

NRS 385.080

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