Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 226 - NEW
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) – Chapter 226: NEW pertains to the Department of Education, as established under NRS Chapter 226, which outlines the powers and duties of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the general administration of Nevada's public education system.
Note: Despite the label "NEW," this chapter is not necessarily recent—"NEW" is often used to indicate the Nevada Education Works initiative or that the chapter covers foundational or recently codified content within the NAC.
🔍 Overview of NAC Chapter 226 – Superintendent of Public Instruction / Department of Education
Chapter 226 typically includes regulations about:
✅ Key Provisions May Include:
Powers and Duties of the Superintendent
Oversight of public instruction across Nevada
Implementation of policies adopted by the State Board of Education
Administration of federal and state education programs
Education Initiatives and Grants
Distribution of federal and state grant funds to school districts
Oversight of statewide educational initiatives (e.g., literacy programs, STEM, equity initiatives)
Data and Accountability
Requirements for school performance reports and educational data systems
Use of data in policy-making and funding decisions
Personnel and Certification
Rules governing licensure and professional standards of educators (in coordination with NAC Chapters 391 and 388)
Special Programs
Administration of special programs such as:
Early childhood education
English Language Learners (ELL)
Career and technical education (CTE)
📘 Related References:
NRS Chapter 226 – Department of Education; Superintendent of Public Instruction
Nevada Department of Education (NDE) – https://doe.nv.gov
Related NAC Chapters:
NAC 387 – School finance
NAC 388 – Special education and support programs
NAC 391 – Licensure of educational personnel
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