Nevada § 385.005 - Declaration of legislative intent; policies of integration or desegregation of public schools; recommendations to Legislature for equality of educational opportunity
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 385.005 — Declaration of legislative intent; policies of integration or desegregation of public schools; recommendations to Legislature for equality of educational opportunity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 385.005. Declaration of legislative intent; policies of integration or desegregation of public schools; recommendations to Legislature for equality of educational opportunity
1. The Legislature reaffirms its intent that public education in the State of Nevada
is essentially a matter for local control by local school districts. The provisions of this title are intended to reserve to the boards of trustees of
local school districts within this state such rights and powers as are necessary to
maintain control of the education of the children within their respective districts. These rights and powers may only be limited by other specific provisions of law. 2. The responsibility of establishing a statewide policy of integration or desegregation
of public schools is reserved to the Legislature. The responsibility for establishing a local policy of integration or desegregation
of public schools consistent with the statewide policy established by the Legislature
is delegated to the respective boards of trustees of local school districts and to
the governing body of each charter school. 3. The State Board shall, and the State Public Charter School Authority, each board
of trustees of a local school district, the governing body of each charter school
and any other school officer may, advise the Legislature at each regular session of
any recommended legislative action to ensure high standards of equality of educational
opportunity for all children in the State of Nevada.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 385.005 ("Declaration of legislative intent; policies of integration or desegregation of public schools; recommendations to Legislature for equality of educational opportunity") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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