NRS390.230. Use of prescribed textbooks; exceptions; penalty.

      1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the textbooks adopted by the State Board must be used in the public schools in this State, and no other books may be used as basic textbooks.

      2.  This section does not prohibit:

      (a) The continued use of such textbooks previously approved until they become unserviceable.

      (b) The use of supplemental textbooks purchased by a school district with the approval of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

      (c) After approval by the State Board, the temporary use of textbooks for tryout purposes.

      (d) A charter school from using textbooks other than those adopted for use by the State Board.

      3.  Any school officer or teacher who violates the provisions of this chapter, or knowingly fails to follow the regulations of the State Board relating to use of textbooks shall be punished by a fine of not more than $250.

      4.  All superintendents, principals, teachers and school officers are charged with the execution of this section.

      [322:32:1956]—(NRS A 1967, 171, 564; 1979, 1467, 1600; 1981, 413; 1997, 1871)