NRS388.440. Definitions.

  As used in NRS 388.440 to 388.5317, inclusive:

      1.  “Communication mode” means any system or method of communication used by a person who is deaf or whose hearing is impaired to facilitate communication which may include, without limitation:

      (a) American Sign Language;

      (b) English-based manual or sign systems;

      (c) Oral and aural communication;

      (d) Spoken and written English, including speech reading or lip reading; and

      (e) Communication with assistive technology devices.

      2.  “Gifted and talented pupil” means a person under the age of 18 years who demonstrates such outstanding academic skills or aptitudes that the person cannot progress effectively in a regular school program and therefore needs special instruction or special services.

      3.  “Individualized education program” has the meaning ascribed to it in 20 U.S.C. § 1414(d)(1)(A).

      4.  “Individualized education program team” has the meaning ascribed to it in 20 U.S.C. § 1414(d)(1)(B).

      5.  “Pupil who receives early intervening services” means a person enrolled in kindergarten or grades 1 to 12, inclusive, who is not a pupil with a disability but who needs additional academic and behavioral support to succeed in a regular school program.

      6.  “Pupil with a disability” means a person under the age of 22 years who deviates either educationally, physically, socially or emotionally so markedly from normal patterns that the person cannot progress effectively in a regular school program and therefore needs special instruction or special services.

      [280:32:1956]—(NRS A 1969, 444; 1973, 1427, 1579, 1846; 1989, 691; 1993, 2159; 1999, 3241; 2007, 2919; 2009, 754; 2011, 800, 2705, 2715; 2013, 743)