NRS388.483. Pupils with autism spectrum disorder: Department required to submit annual report to Aging and Disability Services Division.

      1.  The Department of Education shall report annually to the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services information relating to pupils with autism spectrum disorders. The information must:

      (a) Be submitted in the form required by the Aging and Disability Services Division; and

      (b) Include the total number of pupils with autism spectrum disorders who are enrolled in public schools in this State, including all pupils with autism spectrum disorders who have an individualized education program.

      2.  A pupil with autism spectrum disorder who is designated as a pupil with more than one physical or mental impairment or disability must be included as a pupil with autism spectrum disorder for the purposes of reporting information pursuant to this section.

      3.  The reporting made pursuant to this section must comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, and any other applicable state and federal privacy laws.

      (Added to NRS by 2011, 2705, 2715)