Section 388.387 - Eligibility of pupil with autism1. A pupil is eligible for special education and related services if the eligibility team, comprised of the persons set forth in subsection 2, determines that the pupil has an autism spectrum disorder and, by reason thereof, needs special education and related services. 2. The eligibility team must consist of: (a) A school psychologist. (b) A teacher of special education or a person with a specialized knowledge of autism spectrum disorder. (c) A regular classroom teacher of the pupil or, if none, a person qualified to teach the pupil. (d) A specialist of speech and language. (e) A parent of the pupil. (f) If not otherwise a member of the team, one or more persons who have sufficient knowledge of the pupil to interpret information relating to the pupil's social, emotional, developmental and familial condition. Such persons may include, without limitation, a school administrator, school nurse, school counselor, school psychologist or any other certificated or licensed professional. 3. The eligibility team shall conduct an evaluation of the pupil to determine whether the pupil is eligible for special education and related services pursuant to this section. Such an evaluation must: (a) Assess the: (1) Health and medical status; (2) Developmental history, including, without limitation, the rate and sequence of development and a clear statement of strengths and weaknesses; (4) Social and emotional condition in multiple settings; (5) Academic achievement; (7) Speech, language and other communication skills, of the pupil; and (b) Consider the: (2) Self-help and independent living skills; (4) Symbolic and imaginative play; (5) Activities and special interests; and (6) Motor skills, of the pupil.Nev. Admin. Code § 388.387
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 11-23-93; A by R039-98, 5-29-98; R085-99, 2-16-2000; R064-08, 9-18-2008; A by R017-18A, eff. 1/30/2019NRS 385.080, 388.419 and 388.433