Nevada § 388.459 - When pupil attains 18 years of age: Application by parent to represent educational interests of pupil; duration of representation; appeal; regulations
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§ 388.459. When pupil attains 18 years of age: Application by parent to represent educational interests of pupil; duration of representation; appeal; regulations
1. A parent of a pupil with a disability may, at least 90 days before the pupil attains
18 years of age, submit an application to the school district or the charter school
in which the pupil is enrolled to appoint the parent to represent the educational
interests of the pupil if: (a) The parent believes that the pupil does not have the ability to provide informed
consent with respect to the pupil's own educational program; and (b) The status of the pupil is such, as determined in accordance with the regulations
adopted pursuant to subsection 5, that the parent is authorized to submit such an
application. 2. The application must be submitted on a concise form prescribed by the Department. The application: (a) Must not be unduly burdensome on the parent to fill out; and (b) Must not require the pupil to sign the application or otherwise require the pupil
to grant permission for the parent to represent the pupil's educational interests. 3. If the school district or charter school grants an application, the parent shall
continue to represent the educational interests of the pupil until: (a) The pupil receives a standard high school diploma; (b) The pupil is no longer enrolled in a program of special education pursuant to NRS 388.417 to 388.515 , inclusive; or (c) The parent elects to transfer the right to represent educational interests to
the pupil. 4. A parent or a pupil may appeal a determination made pursuant to this section in
accordance with the procedure used by the Department for administrative complaints. 5. The State Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section and NRS 388.457 , including, without limitation, the establishment of criteria for determining whether
the status of a pupil with a disability is such that his or her parent is authorized
to submit an application to represent the educational interests of the pupil pursuant
to this section.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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