Nevada § 388.020 - Kinds of public schools
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 388.020 — Kinds of public schools, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 388.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 388.020 cover?
Section 388.020 ("Kinds of public schools") 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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