Existing law provides for the establishment of a statewide program of education for incarcerated persons and sets forth certain requirements for the program. (NRS 388H.020) To carry out the statewide program of education for incarcerated persons, existing law authorizes the board of trustees of a school district to operate a program of education for incarcerated persons in any facility or institution operated by the Department of Corrections in the county of the school district. (NRS 388H.040) Under existing law, the board of trustees of a school district and the governing bodies of certain charter schools and private schools are required to: (1) provide support and assistance to certain pupils and their parents or legal guardians in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; and (2) report to the State Treasurer certain information relating to the provision of such support and assistance. (NRS 388.224, 394.151) Section 1 of this bill imposes similar requirements on a school district that operates a program of education for incarcerated persons.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 388H.040
BDR: 388H.040