NRS392.456. Form for use in elementary schools concerning status of pupil and participation of parent; restrictions on use.

      1.  The Department shall:

      (a) Prescribe a form for use by teachers in elementary schools to provide reports to parents and legal guardians of pupils pursuant to this section;

      (b) Work in consultation with the Legislative Bureau of Educational Accountability and Program Evaluation, the Nevada Association of School Boards, the Nevada Association of School Administrators, the Nevada State Education Association and the Nevada Parent Teacher Association in the development of the form; and

      (c) Make the form available in electronic format for use by school districts and charter schools and, upon request, in any other manner deemed reasonable by the Department.

      2.  The form must include, without limitation:

      (a) A notice to parents and legal guardians that parental involvement is important in ensuring the success of the academic achievement of pupils;

      (b) A checklist indicating whether:

             (1) The pupil completes his or her homework assignments in a timely manner;

             (2) The pupil is present in the classroom when school begins each day and is present for the entire school day unless the pupil’s absence is approved in accordance with NRS 392.130;

             (3) The parent or legal guardian and the pupil abide by any applicable rules and policies of the school and the school district; and

             (4) The pupil complies with the dress code for the school, if applicable; and

      (c) A list of the resources and services available within the community to assist parents and legal guardians in addressing any issues identified on the checklist.

      3.  In addition to the requirements of subsection 2, the Department may prescribe additional information for inclusion on the form, including, without limitation:

      (a) A report of the participation of the parent or legal guardian, including, without limitation, whether the parent or legal guardian:

             (1) Completes forms and other documents that are required by the school or school district in a timely manner;

             (2) Assists in carrying out a plan to improve the pupil’s academic achievement, if applicable;

             (3) Attends conferences between the teacher and the parent or legal guardian, if applicable; and

             (4) Attends school activities.

      (b) A report of whether the parent or legal guardian ensures the health and safety of the pupil, including, without limitation, whether:

             (1) Current information is on file with the school that designates each person whom the school should contact if an emergency involving the pupil occurs; and

             (2) Current information is on file with the school regarding the health and safety of the pupil, such as immunization records, if applicable, and any special medical needs of the pupil.

      4.  A teacher at an elementary school may provide the form prescribed by the Department, including the additional information prescribed pursuant to subsection 3 if the Department has prescribed such information on the form, to a parent or legal guardian of a pupil if the teacher determines that the provision of such a report would assist in improving the academic achievement of the pupil.

      5.  A report provided to a parent or legal guardian pursuant to this section must not be used in a manner that:

      (a) Interferes unreasonably with the personal privacy of the parent or legal guardian or the pupil;

      (b) Reprimands the parent or legal guardian; or

      (c) Affects the grade or report of progress given to a pupil based upon the information contained in the report.

      (Added to NRS by 2007, 2913; A 2009, 2333, 2334; 2013, 1934)