EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new; matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted. Green numbers along left margin indicate location on the printed bill (e.g., 5-15 indicates page 5, line 15).

1-1 Section 1. NRS 386.550 is hereby amended to read as follows:

1-2 386.550 A charter school shall:

1-17 charter school.

2-1 8. Comply with applicable statutes and regulations governing the

2-2 achievement and proficiency of pupils in this state.

2-3 9. Provide instruction in the core academic subjects set forth in

2-4 subsection 1 of section 3 of this act, as applicable for the grade levels of

2-5 pupils who are enrolled in the charter school, and provide at least the

2-6 courses of instruction that are required of pupils by statute or regulation for

2-7 promotion to the next grade or graduation from a public high school and

2-8 require the pupils who are enrolled in the charter school to take those

2-9 courses of study. This subsection does not preclude a charter school from

2-10 offering, or requiring the pupils who are enrolled in the charter school to

2-11 take, other courses of study that are required by statute or regulation.

2-12 10. Provide instruction on acquired immune deficiency syndrome and

2-13 the human reproductive system, related to communicable diseases and

2-14 sexual responsibility in accordance with NRS 389.065.

2-15 11. Adhere to the same transportation policy that is in effect in the

2-16 school district in which the charter school is located.

2-17 Sec. 2. NRS 388.380 is hereby amended to read as follows:

2-18 388.380 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the board

2-32 to NRS 389.170 and 389.180.]

2-33 Sec. 3. Chapter 389 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a

2-34 new section to read as follows:

2-35 1. The following subjects are designated as the core academic

2-36 subjects that must be taught, as applicable for grade levels, in all public

2-37 schools, the Caliente youth center and the Nevada youth training center:

2-38 (a) English, including reading, composition and writing;

2-39 (b) Mathematics;

2-40 (c) Science; and

2-41 (d) Social studies, which includes only the subjects of history,

2-42 geography, economics and government.

3-1 2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, in addition to the

3-2 core academic subjects, the following subjects must be taught as

3-3 applicable for grade levels and to the extent practicable in all public

3-4 schools, the Caliente youth center and the Nevada youth training center:

3-5 (a) The arts;

3-6 (b) Computer education and technology;

3-7 (c) Health; and

3-8 (d) Physical education.

3-9 If the state board requires the completion of course work in a subject

3-10 area set forth in this subsection for graduation from high school or

3-11 promotion to the next grade, a public school shall offer the required

3-12 course work. Unless a subject is required for graduation from high

3-13 school or promotion to the next grade, a charter school is not required to

3-14 comply with this subsection.

3-15 3. The state board shall adopt regulations establishing courses of

3-16 study and the grade levels for which the courses of study apply for:

3-17 (a) The academic subjects set forth in subsections 1 and 2.

3-18 (b) Citizenship and physical training for pupils enrolled in high

3-19 school.

3-20 (c) Physiology, hygiene and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

3-21 (d) The prevention of suicide.

3-22 (e) Instruction relating to child abuse.

3-23 (f) The economics of the American system of free enterprise.

3-24 (g) American Sign Language.

3-25 (h) Environmental education.

3-26 (i) Adult roles and responsibilities.

3-27 A course of study established for paragraph (a) may include one or more

3-28 of the subjects listed in paragraphs (b) to (i), inclusive.

3-29 4. The state board shall adopt regulations that require all public

3-30 schools to set aside appropriate time for patriotic observance.

3-31 Sec. 4. NRS 389.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:

3-32 389.010 Except as otherwise provided in NRS [389.170 and] 389.180,

3-34 study prescribed and adopted by the state board.

3-35 Sec. 5. 1. The subjects taught in public schools pursuant to

3-36 subsections 1 and 2 of section 3 of this act must be in accordance with the

3-37 standards of content and performance established for grade levels by the

3-38 council to establish academic standards for public schools pursuant to

3-39 section 45 of chapter 473, Statutes of Nevada 1997, at page 1780.

3-40 2. The courses of study established by the state board of education

3-41 pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 3 of section 3 of this act must

3-42 comply with and carry out the standards of content and performance that

3-43 are submitted to the state board of education by the council to establish

4-1 academic standards for public schools pursuant to section 45 of chapter

4-2 473, Statutes of Nevada 1997, at page 1780.

4-3 Sec. 6. NRS 389.040, 389.050, 389.060, 389.063, 389.075, 389.080,

4-4 389.083, 389.085, 389.110, 389.120, 389.130, 389.140, 389.170 and

4-5 389.190 are hereby repealed.

4-6 Sec. 7. This act becomes effective on July 1, 1999.

4-7 TEXT OF REPEALED SECTIONS

4-8 389.040 Patriotic exercises.

4-11 389.060 Instruction in physiology, hygiene and cardiopulmonary

4-13 389.063 Instruction on prevention of suicide.

4-14 389.075 Instruction relating to child abuse.

4-15 389.080 Instruction in economics of American system of free

4-17 389.083 American Sign Language: Approval of course work;

4-19 389.085 Automobile driver education program: Establishment;

4-22 389.110 Environmental education: Instruction in environmental

4-25 389.120 Environmental education: Counseling programs.

4-26 389.130 Environmental education: Programs for outdoor

4-28 389.140 Environmental education: Duties of superintendent of

4-30 389.170 Course of study: Technology.

4-31 389.190 Course of study: Adult roles and responsibilities.