427A.768 - “Transition services” defined. [Effective through June 30, 2013.] - Nevada Statutes

427A.768  “Transition services” defined. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]  “Transition services” means a coordinated set of activities which:

      1.  Is designed within a process that is outcome-oriented and which promotes movement of pupils from school to postschool activities, including, without limitation, postsecondary education, vocational training, supported employment, integrated employment, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living and community participation;

      2.  Is based on the preferences and interests of the pupil, taking into account the pupil’s needs;

      3.  Includes, without limitation:

      (a) Instruction;

      (b) Related services, including, without limitation, vocational and rehabilitative services;

      (c) Community experiences;

      (d) The development of employment objectives and other objectives for living as an adult after the completion of school; and

      (e) If appropriate, the acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation; and

      4.  Includes an individual plan for employment for a pupil with a disability who is receiving special education services or other related services, if the individual plan for employment is developed:

      (a) In coordination with the plan for the individualized education prepared by the school district pursuant to NRS 395.020, including, without limitation, the goals, objectives and services identified in the plan; and

      (b) In accordance with the plans, policies, procedures and terms of an interlocal agreement between the school district of the pupil and the Rehabilitation Division of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Ê The term includes special education if provided as specially designed instruction or related services and if required to assist a pupil with a disability to benefit from special education.

      (Added to NRS by 2009, 2380)