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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association shall adopt rules and regulations in the manner provided for state agencies by chapter 233B of NRS as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The regulations must include provisions governing the eligibility and participation of homeschooled children in interscholastic activities and events. In addition to the regulations governing eligibility, a homeschooled child who wishes to participate must have on file with the school district in which the child resides a current notice of intent of a homeschooled child to participate in programs and activities pursuant to NRS 388D.070.
2. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association shall adopt regulations setting forth:
(a) The standards of safety for each event, competition or other activity engaged in by a spirit squad of a school that is a member of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association, which must substantially comply with the spirit rules of the National Federation of State High School Associations, or its successor organization; and
(b) The qualifications required for a person to become a coach of a spirit squad.
3. If the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association intends to adopt, repeal or amend a policy, rule or regulation concerning or affecting homeschooled children, the Association shall consult with the Northern Nevada Homeschool Advisory Council and the Southern Nevada Homeschool Advisory Council, or their successor organizations, to provide those Councils with a reasonable opportunity to submit data, opinions or arguments, orally or in writing, concerning the proposal or change. The Association shall consider all written and oral submissions respecting the proposal or change before taking final action.
4. As used in this section, “spirit squad” means any team or other group of persons that is formed for the purpose of:
(a) Leading cheers or rallies to encourage support for a team that participates in a sport that is sanctioned by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association; or
(b) Participating in a competition against another team or other group of persons to determine the ability of each team or group of persons to engage in an activity specified in paragraph (a).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 34. Education § 385B.060. Adoption of rules and regulations in manner provided by Nevada Administrative Procedure Act; safety standards for spirit squads; qualifications for coaches of spirit squads; consultation with Homeschool Advisory Councils required under certain circumstances - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-34-education/nv-rev-st-385b-060/
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