NRS 388A.3965 - Persons authorized to file complaint directly with State Public Charter School Authority when person has evidence that charter school engaged in certain behavior; investigation of complaints; written response to complaining party.

NV Rev Stat § 388A.3965 (2019) (N/A)

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1. A parent or legal guardian of a pupil enrolled in a charter school, a pupil who is at least 18 years of age enrolled in a charter school, a member of the governing body of a charter school or an employee of a charter school may file a complaint relating to that charter school directly with the State Public Charter School Authority if the person has evidence that the charter school has:

(a) Violated any law or regulation relating to the health and safety of pupils;

(b) Violated any law or regulation relating to the civil rights of pupils, except for a law or regulation described in subsection 1 of NRS 388A.396;

(c) Violated any law or regulation or policy of the sponsor of the charter school relating to the enrollment, suspension or expulsion of pupils;

(d) Committed fraud, financial mismanagement or financial malfeasance; or

(e) Committed academic dishonesty, including, without limitation, engaging in a policy or practice that has the intent or effect of inappropriately increasing the graduation rate or inappropriately increasing performance on assessments mandated by this State or the State Public Charter School Authority.

2. If the State Public Charter School Authority determines that credible evidence exists to support a complaint submitted pursuant to subsection 1, the State Public Charter School Authority shall investigate the complaint and respond to the complaining party in writing.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 3377)

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NRS 388A.397 - Selection of investigator to conduct certain investigations and make determinations or recommendations; petition for order directing charter school to reimburse State Public Charter School Authority for cost of investigation if violation determined to have occurred; authorized actions upon determination of violation of law or breach of terms and conditions of written charter or charter contract; order for charter school to suspend operations under certain circumstances. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

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