Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 394.255 Exemption if prohibited by religious belief: Requirements for written statement. (NRS 394.192, 439.200, 441A.120) The written statement required pursuant to NRS 394.193 must be submitted to the governing body of a private school in which a child who has not been immun…

NAC 394.260 Exemption if prevented by medical condition: Requirements for written statement. (NRS 394.192, 439.200, 441A.120) The written statement required pursuant to NRS 394.194 must be submitted to the governing body of a private school in which a child who has a medical cond…

NAC 394.265 Audit of medical exemptions. (NRS 394.192, 439.200, 441A.120) A local health officer may conduct an audit of medical exemptions granted pursuant to NRS 394.194 in the jurisdiction of the local health officer if: 1. The reported immunization rate of a private school fa…

NAC 394.300 Definitions. (NRS 394.411) As used in NAC 394.300 to 394.685, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 394.306 to 394.353, inclusive, and NRS 394.006 to 394.112, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those section…

NAC 394.306 “Credit” defined. (NRS 394.411) “Credit” means the numerical value assigned to the progress of a student in an educational program by a method of measuring the program that is defined by the institution. (Added to NAC by Comm’n on Postsecondary Educ., eff. 4-2-90)

NAC 394.310 “Degree-granting institution” defined. (NRS 394.411) “Degree-granting institution” means an institution which awards or grants the associate, bachelors, masters, doctorate or any other degree above the associate degree as determined by the Commission. [Comm’n on Posts…

NAC 394.315 “Direct supervision” defined. (NRS 394.411) “Direct supervision” means the course instructor is in the immediate location of the student or class and is readily available to give assistance or direction. [Comm’n on Postsecondary Educ., § 1.130, eff. 2-28-80]

NAC 394.316 “Distance education” defined. (NRS 394.411) “Distance education” means education, training, courses or programs that are delivered to a student who is geographically separate from the instructor. (Added to NAC by Comm’n on Postsecondary Educ. by R042-11, eff. 5-30-201…

NAC 394.317 “Educational unit” defined. (NRS 394.411) “Educational unit” means a component of a training program, including, without limitation, a course, subject, topic, module or block. (Added to NAC by Comm’n on Postsecondary Educ. by R042-11, eff. 5-30-2012)

NAC 394.319 “Hour of instruction” defined. (NRS 394.411) “Hour of instruction” means not less than 50 minutes nor more than 60 minutes of instruction. (Added to NAC by Comm’n on Postsecondary Educ., eff. 4-2-90)

NAC 394.323 “Institution” defined. (NRS 394.411) “Institution” means a postsecondary educational institution. (Added to NAC by Comm’n on Postsecondary Educ., eff. 6-23-86)

NAC 394.330 “Licensed institution” defined. (NRS 394.411) “Licensed institution” means a postsecondary educational institution which has been licensed by the Commission. [Comm’n on Postsecondary Educ., § 1.160, eff. 2-28-80]

NAC 394.335 “Licensing” defined. (NRS 394.411) “Licensing” means the evaluation of an educational institution by a state regulatory agency to assure adherence to minimal standards as set by law and regulation. [Comm’n on Postsecondary Educ., § 1.170, eff. 2-28-80]

NAC 394.353 “Transcript” defined. (NRS 394.411) “Transcript” means a document containing the permanent record of the education of a specified student including, without limitation: 1. A record of the student’s progress by completion of learning objectives or by grade; 2. Inclusiv…

NAC 394.358 Submission of materials for consideration by the Commission. (NRS 394.411) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 394.455, all materials pertaining to any matter to be considered for action by the Commission at a regularly scheduled meeting must be delivered to the Commi…

NAC 394.365 Determination that a person is required to be licensed. (NRS 394.411) 1. If the Administrator determines that a person is required to be licensed, the Administrator shall notify the person, by certified mail, of every reason that a license is required. If the person r…

NAC 394.375 Applicability of regulations to institutions approved for the training of veterans. (NRS 394.411) Any institution licensed by or under the jurisdiction of an agency of government which seeks approval to offer training to veterans or which has been approved for the tra…

NAC 394.381 Provisional licenses: Submission of application. (NRS 394.411, 394.421, 394.441, 394.445, 394.450, 394.460, 394.480) A person who wishes to obtain a provisional license to operate a private postsecondary educational institution must submit to the Administrator an appl…

NAC 394.386 Provisional licenses: Review by Administrator; action by Commission; issuance by Administrator; automatic termination of license granted contingent upon certain requirements. (NRS 394.411, 394.460) 1. Upon receipt of an application for a provisional license submitted …

NAC 394.391 Renewal of license. (NRS 394.411, 394.445, 394.460) A licensee who wishes to apply for the renewal of a license must submit to the Administrator an application that includes, without limitation: 1. A statement which verifies each program of instruction offered by the …

NAC 394.396 Request for approval of change in ownership of licensed institution. (NRS 394.411, 394.445, 394.460, 394.480) An applicant for approval of a change in the ownership of a licensed institution must: 1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, submit to the Admin…

NAC 394.435 Form for submission of applications. (NRS 394.411, 394.460) All applications must be typed and submitted to the Administrator on forms provided by the Administrator. [Comm’n on Postsecondary Educ., §§ 8.410-8.425, eff. 2-28-80]—(NAC A by R026-00, 4-3-2000; R042-11, 5-…

NAC 394.445 Provisional licenses: Compliance with standards; extension; on-site review of institution before expiration; action by Commission. (NRS 394.411, 394.460) 1. An institution that operates pursuant to a provisional license must, during the term of the provisional license…

NAC 394.453 Display of license. (NRS 394.411, 394.421) An institution which is licensed by the Commission must post its current license in a conspicuous place so that it is visible to students and the general public. (Added to NAC by Comm’n on Postsecondary Educ., eff. 2-5-82)

NAC 394.460 Agent’s permit. (NRS 394.411, 394.470) 1. No person representing a private postsecondary institution located in Nevada or operating from a place of business in this State may, except within the premises of that school, solicit or sell any course for a consideration or…

NAC 394.480 Submission of evidence regarding full-time director and academic directors. (NRS 394.411, 394.421) 1. Each institution shall submit to the Commission evidence that it has a full-time director who: (a) Resides in this State; (b) Demonstrates knowledge of this chapter a…

NAC 394.485 Instructors. (NRS 394.411, 394.421) 1. In a degree-granting institution: (a) Each undergraduate course must be taught by an instructor who possesses a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a field related to the subject matter that the instruct…

NAC 394.495 Chair of the graduate committee. (NRS 394.411, 394.421) The chair of the graduate committee for any student seeking an advanced degree must possess, as a minimum, a degree from an accredited institution which is at the same level as the degree which the student is see…

NAC 394.520 Minimum credits required for degrees. (NRS 394.411, 394.421) A degree-granting institution shall require: 1. At least 60 semester or 90 quarter credits to grant an associate degree; 2. At least 120 semester or 180 quarter credits to grant a bachelor’s degree; 3. At le…

NAC 394.521 Requirements for offering distance education. (NRS 394.411, 394.421) 1. An institution may offer an educational unit using distance education if the: (a) Subject matter of the educational unit is appropriate for delivery by distance; (b) Institution uses equipment and…

NAC 394.523 Gaming. (NRS 394.411, 394.421) 1. An applicant for approval of a program of instruction in gaming must include with the application proof that the proposed curriculum: (a) Provides instruction that is adequate for employment in casinos as determined by the State Gamin…

NAC 394.526 Massage. (NRS 394.411, 394.421, 640C.320) 1. An applicant for approval of a program of instruction in massage must include with the application proof that: (a) The program satisfies the requirements established by the Board of Massage Therapy pursuant to NRS 640C.580,…

NAC 394.529 Request for approval to add new program of instruction. (NRS 394.411, 394.421) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a licensed institution that wishes to obtain the approval of the Commission to add a new program of instruction must submit to the Administrato…

NAC 394.545 Use of terms “college” and “university”: Application for authorization. (NRS 394.411, 394.625) A postsecondary educational institution desiring to use the term “college” or “university” must apply to the Commission on forms supplied by the Commission. [Comm’n on Posts…

NAC 394.555 Accreditation or transferability of credits required; affidavit verifying transferability; use of terms. (NRS 394.411, 394.625) 1. An institution which: (a) Desires to use the term “college” or “university”; (b) Desires to use a term which implies it is a college or u…

NAC 394.585 Advertising of authorization to operate. (NRS 394.411, 394.421) 1. Upon being authorized to operate, a school may use in its advertising the terms: “licensed to operate by the Commission on Postsecondary Education,” “licensed by the CPE” or “licensed in Nevada by the …

NAC 394.590 Promotional materials: Prohibitions. (NRS 394.411, 394.421) 1. The promotional materials of an institution must not: (a) Use any name, label or insigne which is likely to be misleading or deceptive with respect to the true nature and operation of the institution. (b) …

NAC 394.600 Approval of advertisements. (NRS 394.411, 394.421, 394.445) Any advertising through any medium which cannot be changed or deleted within a 7-day period, including, but not limited to, classified telephone directory or national advertising, must be approved by the Admi…

NAC 394.607 Requirements for entrance. (NRS 394.411, 394.421) 1. Each institution must have requirements for entrance which reasonably ensure that a student who enrolls in the program is capable of completing the program and benefiting from it. 2. If an institution requires a hig…

NAC 394.610 Enrollment agreements and contracts. (NRS 394.411, 394.421, 394.441, 394.520) 1. Upon acceptance of his or her enrollment in an institution, each student must receive a copy of the enrollment agreement or contract signed by the student or his or her guardian and by a …

NAC 394.632 Collection and posting of information: “Average compensation” and “graduate” interpreted. (NRS 394.411, 394.421, 394.441) As used in NRS 394.441, the Commission interprets: 1. The term “average compensation” to mean any reasonable and consistent method of describing c…

NAC 394.640 Student’s records: Contents; maintenance; inspection. (NRS 394.411, 394.421, 394.441) 1. An institution’s records concerning a student must include the following verified information: (a) A completed and signed copy of the contract or agreement of enrollment. (b) A re…

NAC 394.645 Retention of student’s materials and equipment. (NRS 394.411, 394.421) Any materials or equipment purchased by the student as part of the regular cost of a course are considered paid as part of the student’s obligation to the school and are not to be returned to the s…

NAC 394.652 Account for Student Indemnification: Duties of Administrator upon closure of institution; arrangement for students to attend alternate institution; refunds. (NRS 394.411, 394.553) 1. Upon notification of the closure of a licensed institution in which students are curr…

NAC 394.670 Enforcement of provisions. (NRS 394.411, 394.510) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if an institution violates a provision of NRS 394.383 to 394.670, inclusive, or NAC 394.300 to 394.685, inclusive, that the Administrator reasonably believes would: (a) …

NAC 394.675 Liquidation of claims against bonds. (NRS 394.411, 394.480) After receipt of a verified claim and supporting evidence by the bonding company from the Commission, liquidation of a claim must be effected within 60 days. [Comm’n on Postsecondary Educ., § 6.500, eff. 2-28…

NAC 394.685 Employees subject to investigation: Termination or continuation of employment. (NRS 394.411) 1. If an institution employs a person in violation of NRS 394.465, the Administrator shall order the institution to terminate immediately the employment of that person. 2. If …