NRS389.065. Instruction on acquired immune deficiency syndrome, human reproductive system, related communicable diseases and sexual responsibility.

      1.  The board of trustees of a school district shall establish a course or unit of a course of:

      (a) Factual instruction concerning acquired immune deficiency syndrome; and

      (b) Instruction on the human reproductive system, related communicable diseases and sexual responsibility.

      2.  Each board of trustees shall appoint an advisory committee consisting of:

      (a) Five parents of children who attend schools in the district; and

      (b) Four representatives, one from each of four of the following professions or occupations:

             (1) Medicine or nursing;

             (2) Counseling;

             (3) Religion;

             (4) Pupils who attend schools in the district; or

             (5) Teaching.

Ê This committee shall advise the district concerning the content of and materials to be used in a course of instruction established pursuant to this section, and the recommended ages of the pupils to whom the course is offered. The final decision on these matters must be that of the board of trustees.

      3.  The subjects of the courses may be taught only by a teacher or school nurse whose qualifications have been previously approved by the board of trustees.

      4.  The parent or guardian of each pupil to whom a course is offered must first be furnished written notice that the course will be offered. The notice must be given in the usual manner used by the local district to transmit written material to parents, and must contain a form for the signature of the parent or guardian of the pupil consenting to the pupil’s attendance. Upon receipt of the written consent of the parent or guardian, the pupil may attend the course. If the written consent of the parent or guardian is not received, the pupil must be excused from such attendance without any penalty as to credits or academic standing. Any course offered pursuant to this section is not a requirement for graduation.

      5.  All instructional materials to be used in a course must be available for inspection by parents or guardians of pupils at reasonable times and locations before the course is taught, and appropriate written notice of the availability of the material must be furnished to all parents and guardians.

      (Added to NRS by 1979, 836; A 1987, 1734)