Nevada § 396.158 - Person who experiences power-based violence: Request for waiver of certain requirements; request for leave of absence or extended benefits of employment
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 396.158 — Person who experiences power-based violence: Request for waiver of certain requirements; request for leave of absence or extended benefits of employment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 396.158. Person who experiences power-based violence: Request for waiver of certain requirements; request for leave of absence or extended benefits of employment
1. A student who experiences power-based violence may request a waiver from any requirement
to maintain a certain grade point average, credit enrollment, or other academic or
disciplinary record requirement relating to academic success for any scholarship,
grant or other academic program offered by an institution within the System. A waiver may be granted by a provost, dean, academic advisor or other appropriate
staff or faculty member of the institution. 2. A student or employee who experiences power-based violence may be granted a request
to take a leave of absence or, to the extent practicable, extend benefits of employment.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 396.158
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 396.158 cover?
Section 396.158 ("Person who experiences power-based violence: Request for waiver of certain requirements; request for leave of absence or extended benefits of employment") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 396.158?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 396.158 apply to my situation?
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