Nevada § 391A.260 - Training for certain personnel to be provided to extent money is available; school districts and charter schools authorized to contract for provision of training

§ 391A.260. Training for certain personnel to be provided to extent money is available; school districts and charter schools authorized to contract for provision of training

1. To the extent money is available from the Grant Fund, the board of trustees of

each school district and the governing body of each charter school shall ensure that

the licensed educational personnel employed by the school district or charter school

who work with pupils with autism spectrum disorders receive the appropriate preparation

and training necessary to serve those pupils. The training may include, without limitation: (a) The characteristics of autism spectrum disorders, including, without limitation,

behavioral and communication characteristics; (b) Methods for determining, on a regular and consistent basis, the specific needs

of a pupil with autism spectrum disorder to ensure the pupil is meeting the objectives

and goals described in the individualized education program of the pupil or other

educational plan prepared for the pupil; (c) The procedure for evaluating pupils who demonstrate behaviors which are consistent

with autism spectrum disorders; (d) Approaches for use in the classroom to assist a pupil with autism spectrum disorder

with communication and social development; and (e) Methods of providing support to pupils with autism spectrum disorders and their

families. 2. To the extent money is available from the Grant Fund, the board of trustees of

a school district or the governing body of a charter school may enter into an agreement

with a local corporation, business, organization or other entity to provide training

for licensed educational personnel employed by the school district or charter school

who work with pupils with autism spectrum disorders in accordance with this section.