Title 38

NRS 432.400 “Disaster” defined. As used in NRS 432.400, 432.410 and 432.420, unless the context otherwise requires, “disaster” means a fire, flood, earthquake, explosion, civil disturbance or any other occurrence or threatened occurrence that, regardless of cause: 1. Results in, …

NRS 432.410 Development and implementation of plan by each agency which provides child welfare services; Division to adopt regulations which establish minimum requirements and procedures for plans. 1. Each agency which provides child welfare services shall develop and implement a…

NRS 432.420 Plan to ensure Division is prepared to meet needs of children in custody of each other agency; staff training; submittal of plan summary to the Legislature; posting of plan summary on Internet website. 1. The Division shall develop a plan for the care of children in t…

NRS 432.500 Definitions. As used in NRS 432.500 to 432.550, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 432.505, 432.510 and 432.515 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2011, 650; A 2017, 24)

NRS 432.505 “Foster home” defined. “Foster home” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 424.014. (Added to NRS by 2011, 650)

NRS 432.510 “Group foster home” defined. “Group foster home” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 424.015. (Added to NRS by 2011, 650)

NRS 432.515 “Provider of foster care” defined. “Provider of foster care” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 424.017. (Added to NRS by 2011, 650; A 2013, 1452)

NRS 432.520 Policy of State. It is the policy of this State that every child placed in a foster home by an agency which provides child welfare services have the rights set forth in NRS 432.525, 432.530 and 432.535. (Added to NRS by 2011, 650)

NRS 432.525 Rights generally. A child placed in a foster home by an agency which provides child welfare services has the right: 1. To receive information concerning his or her rights set forth in this section and NRS 432.530 and 432.535. 2. To be treated with dignity and respect.…

NRS 432.530 Rights with respect to placement of child. With respect to the placement of a child in a foster home by an agency which provides child welfare services, the child has the right: 1. To live in a safe, healthy, stable and comfortable environment, including, without limi…

NRS 432.535 Rights with respect to education and vocational training of child. With respect to the education and vocational training of a child placed in a foster home by an agency which provides child welfare services, the child has the right: 1. To receive fair and equal access…

NRS 432.540 Manner in which child is to be made aware of rights and process for filing grievance. 1. A provider of foster care that places a child in a foster home shall: (a) Inform the child of his or her rights set forth in NRS 432.525, 432.530 and 432.535; (b) Provide the chil…

NRS 432.545 Provider of foster care authorized to impose reasonable restrictions on exercise of rights in certain circumstances. A provider of foster care may impose reasonable restrictions on the time, place and manner in which a child may exercise his or her rights set forth in…

NRS 432.548 Division required to prescribe procedure for filing and resolving grievances against certain entities; out-of-home placement required to inform child of process for filing grievance. 1. The Division shall prescribe by regulation: (a) A procedure by which a child or, i…

NRS 432.550 Persons and entities with whom child may raise and redress grievance regarding violation of rights. If a child believes that his or her rights set forth in NRS 432.525, 432.530 and 432.535 have been violated, the child may raise and redress a grievance with, without l…

NRS 432A.010 Legislative findings and declaration. The Legislature finds and declares that it is desirable that children of our state in need of day care services receive adequate and safe care outside their own homes, and it is the intent of state and local governments to assist…

NRS 432A.020 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 432A.0205 to 432A.0295, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1973, 1687; A 1973, 1406; 1979, 882; 1985, 1471; …

NRS 432A.0205 “Accommodation facility” defined. “Accommodation facility” means a child care facility which is operated: 1. By a business that is licensed to conduct a business other than the provision of care to children; and 2. As an auxiliary service provided for the customers …

NRS 432A.0206 “Administrator” defined. “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Division. (Added to NRS by 2023, 1723)

NRS 432A.021 “Board” defined. “Board” means the State Board of Health. (Added to NRS by 1991, 2300; A 2011, 1365)

NRS 432A.024 “Child care facility” defined. 1. “Child care facility” means: (a) An establishment operated and maintained for the purpose of furnishing care on a temporary or permanent basis, during the day or overnight, to five or more children under 18 years of age, if compensat…

NRS 432A.0245 “Child care institution” defined. 1. “Child care institution” means a: (a) Facility which provides care and shelter during the day and night and provides developmental guidance to 16 or more children who do not routinely return to the homes of their parents or guard…

NRS 432A.025 “Client” defined. “Client” means a person enrolled in an outdoor youth program. (Added to NRS by 1991, 2300)

NRS 432A.026 “Department” defined. “Department” means the Department of Human Services. (Added to NRS by 1991, 2300; A 2005, 22nd Special Session, 46)

NRS 432A.027 “Director” defined. “Director” means the Director of the Department. (Added to NRS by 1991, 2300)

NRS 432A.0273 “Division” defined. “Division” means the Division of Social Services of the Department. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1365; A 2013, 3002; 2023, 1723)

NRS 432A.0274 “Local government” defined. “Local government” means any political subdivision of this State, including, without limitation, a city, county, town, school district or other district. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1993)

NRS 432A.0275 “On-site child care facility” defined. “On-site child care facility” means an establishment that: 1. Is licensed pursuant to this chapter; 2. Provides care to the children of employees of a business at the place of employment; 3. Provides care on a temporary or perm…

NRS 432A.0277 “Out-of-school recreation program” defined. 1. “Out-of-school recreation program” means a recreation program operated or sponsored by a local government in a facility which is owned, operated or leased by the local government and which provides enrichment activities…

NRS 432A.0278 “Out-of-school-time program” defined. “Out-of-school-time program” means a program, other than an out-of-school recreation program, that operates for 10 or more hours per week, is offered on a continuing basis, provides supervision of children who are of the age to …

NRS 432A.028 “Outdoor youth program” defined. “Outdoor youth program” means a program for the provision of services, while living outdoors, to persons under 18 years of age who have behavioral problems, problems with mental health or problems with substance use disorders. The ter…

NRS 432A.029 “Seasonal or temporary recreation program” defined. “Seasonal or temporary recreation program” means a recreation program that is offered to children for a limited time or duration and may include, without limitation: 1. A special sports event, which may include, wit…

NRS 432A.0295 “Small child care establishment” defined. “Small child care establishment” means an establishment that furnishes care to not more than four children under 18 years of age who are not related to the operator of the establishment within the fourth degree of consanguin…

NRS 432A.030 Liberal construction. The provisions of this chapter must be liberally construed to effect its purposes. (Added to NRS by 1973, 1687; A 1991, 2308)

NRS 432A.035 Provisions of chapter inapplicable to Program for Child Care and Development. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the Program for Child Care and Development administered by the Division pursuant to chapter 422A of NRS. (Added to NRS by 1997, 2266; A 2005, …

NRS 432A.040 Duties of Division. The Division shall: 1. Serve as a clearinghouse for information relating to child care. 2. Assist the Director in all matters pertaining to child care services and programs. 3. Develop plans and conduct and arrange for research and demonstration p…

NRS 432A.050 Department designated as state agency for administration of federal money for child care services and programs. The Department shall act as the single state agency of the State of Nevada and its political subdivisions in the administration of any federal funds grante…

NRS 432A.055 Department may accept gifts and grants for establishment of program for child care. Subject to the provisions of chapter 353 of NRS, the Department may accept gifts and grants of money, property and services for the establishment of a program for child care. (Added t…

NRS 432A.076 Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council: Establishment; membership; duties; report to Legislature and Governor; acceptance of gifts, grants and donations. 1. The Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council is hereby established as the state advisory council on early chil…

NRS 432A.077 State Board of Health: Licensing standards; emergency response plans and requirements; regulations; requirements for practices and policies of child care facilities. 1. The Board shall adopt: (a) Licensing standards for child care facilities. (b) In consultation with…

NRS 432A.078 State Board of Health: Requirements for play space at on-site child care facilities. If an on-site child care facility does not have sufficient outdoor play space to comply with the requirements established by the Board for licensure, the Board shall allow the facili…

NRS 432A.079 Policy providing for coordination among agencies. 1. The Administrator shall establish a policy providing for coordination among all interested public, private and commercial agencies or entities to foster their cooperation in the interests of: (a) Improving the qual…

NRS 432A.080 Cooperation with Federal Government. The Department through the Division may make agreements, arrangements or plans to: 1. Cooperate with the Federal Government in carrying out the purposes of this chapter or of any federal statutes pertaining to child care services …

NRS 432A.090 State plan for services and programs relating to child care; compliance with other requirements to obtain federal money. The Division may develop a state plan for services and programs relating to child care and may comply with such other requirements as may be neces…

NRS 432A.100 Custody and disbursement of money received from Federal Government. 1. The State Treasurer is designated as custodian of all money received from the Federal Government for carrying out the purposes of this chapter or any agreements, arrangements or plans authorized t…

NRS 432A.110 Gift Account for Child Care Services. 1. All gifts of money which the Division is authorized to accept must be deposited in the State Treasury for credit to the Gift Account for Child Care Services in the Department of Human Services’ Gift Fund. The money may be inve…