Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 388.1333 - [Effective Until 7/1/2028] Development of statewide framework for restorative justice by Department1. To the extent that money is available, the Department shall develop a statewide framework for restorative justice. The statewide framework must, without limitation: (a) In accordance with NRS 392.472, establish standards for a plan of action based on restorative justice to enable a public school to address the unique needs of pupils enrolled in the school;(b) Provide for the identification of and address the needs of homeless pupils, unaccompanied pupils or pupils in foster care;(c) Address the occurrences of the suspension, expulsion or removal of pupils from school that disproportionately affect pupils who belong to a group of pupils listed in subsection 2 of NRS 385A.250;(d) Provide for the improvement of school climate, culture and safety and pupil outcomes by providing information on, without limitation: (1) Multi-tiered systems of support;(2) Early warning systems;(3) Positive behavioral interventions and support;(4) The provision of school social workers;(5) Curriculum on social and emotional learning; and(6) Trauma-informed practices; and(e) Provide for training for teachers, administrators and other school staff in: (1) Child and adolescent development;(2) Restorative justice, including, without limitation, positive behavioral interventions and support, conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques; and(3) Psychology, trauma and chronic stress, the effect of trauma and chronic stress on pupils and learning and effective responses to trauma and chronic stress.2. The Department may apply for grants, gifts and donations of money to carry out the objectives of the statewide framework for restorative justice.3. As used in this section:(a) "Foster care" has the meaning ascribed to it in 45 C.F.R. § 1355.20.(b) "Homeless pupil" has the meaning ascribed to the term "homeless children and youths" in 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2).(c) "Restorative justice" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 392.472.(d) "Unaccompanied pupil" has the meaning ascribed to the term "unaccompanied youth" in 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(6).Added to NRS by 2021, 3558, effective July 1, 2022Added by 2021, Ch. 530,§2, eff. 7/1/2022.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.