Nevada § 390.605 - Graduation with college and career ready high school diploma; endorsements for such diplomas; annual review of regulations establishing requirements; incentive grants and reimbursements to public high schools and school districts for pupils

§ 390.605. Graduation with college and career ready high school diploma; endorsements for such diplomas; annual review of regulations establishing requirements; incentive grants and reimbursements to public high schools and school districts for pupils

1. A pupil who satisfies the criteria established by the State Board by regulation

may graduate with a college and career ready high school diploma. A college and career ready high school diploma confers all the same rights, privileges

and benefits as a standard high school diploma. 2. The State Board shall adopt regulations that prescribe the criteria for a pupil

to receive a college and career ready high school diploma, which must include, without

limitation, a requirement that the pupil: (a) Satisfy the criteria for receipt of a standard high school diploma prescribed

by the State Board pursuant to NRS 390.600 and any other criteria established by law; and (b) Obtain an endorsement described in subsection 3. 3. The State Board shall adopt regulations prescribing the criteria for a pupil to

obtain: (a) A college-ready endorsement that reflects that the pupil has completed certain

course work or obtained experience that makes the pupil qualified for and prepared

to succeed in college without the need for remediation. (b) A career-ready endorsement that reflects that the pupil has completed certain

course work or obtained certain experience that makes the pupil qualified for and

prepared to succeed in postsecondary job training or education in high-demand occupations. 4. The regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 3 must include, without limitation: (a) The number of credits and courses of study that must be completed for each endorsement

prescribed pursuant to subsection 3. (b) Any assessment a pupil must pass for each endorsement prescribed pursuant to subsection

3. (c) Any credential, certificate or certification a pupil must obtain for each endorsement

prescribed pursuant to subsection 3. 5. Any assessment, credential, certificate or certification required for an endorsement

must: (a) Be established so that it is recognized and valued by industries and postsecondary

educational institutions; and (b) Require demonstration of a mastery of tasks aligned to the demands of industries

and postsecondary educational institutions. 6. The State Board shall annually review and, if necessary, revise the regulations

adopted pursuant to subsection 4. 7. To the extent that money is available for this purpose, the State Board shall adopt

regulations to provide: (a) Incentive grants to be awarded to public high schools for each pupil at the school

who earns a college and career ready high school diploma. (b) Reimbursement to a public high school or school district for any costs associated

with the administration or provision of an assessment, credential, certificate or

certification required for receipt of a college and career ready high school diploma.