Person who experiences power-based violence: Request for waiver of certain requirements; request for leave of absence or extended benefits of employment.

NRS 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. (Added to NRS by 2021, 3682; A 2023, 3163)