392A.040 - “University school for profoundly gifted pupils” defined. - Nevada Statutes

392A.040  “University school for profoundly gifted pupils” defined.  “University school for profoundly gifted pupils” means a school that:

      1.  Is located on the campus of a university within the Nevada System of Higher Education;

      2.  Is operated through a written agreement with the university;

      3.  Is operated by or is itself a nonprofit corporation that is recognized as exempt pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3);

      4.  Demonstrates at least 5 years of successful experience providing educational services to profoundly gifted youth;

      5.  Provides a full-time alternative program of education for profoundly gifted pupils who have been identified as possessing the abilities and skills necessary for advanced academic work, including accelerated middle school, junior high school, high school and early university entrance; and

      6.  Does not charge tuition to pupils enrolled in the school.

      (Added to NRS by 2005, 2426)

      NRS 392A.050  University school deemed public school.  Pursuant to NRS 385.007, a university school for profoundly gifted pupils shall be deemed a public school and is entitled to receive money from the State.

      (Added to NRS by 2005, 2426; A 2007, 1210)