Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 388C - University Schools for Profoundly Gifted Pupils
Here is a detailed overview of Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 388C – University Schools for Profoundly Gifted Pupils, which supports NRS Chapter 388C governing these unique public education institutions:
📘 NAC 388C – Key Provisions
§ 388C.100 – “Crime involving moral turpitude” defined
Specifies which convictions qualify under NRS 388C.100 and 388C.200, including:
Sexual offenses (NRS 200.364–200.373, 201.160–201.254, etc.)
Human trafficking, violent crimes, firearm/explosive offenses
Terrorism-related offenses
These definitions determine disqualification criteria for staff and volunteers (regulations.justia.com, law.justia.com).
§ 388C.150 – Volunteer Background and Fingerprint Requirements
Details when a volunteer (e.g., parent, tutor, mentor) is considered to have “regular contact” and must undergo fingerprinting:
Contact occurs if interacting at least four times in a month or weekly for four consecutive weeks.
Excludes students in supervised practicum or classroom observations (law.cornell.edu).
Provides fingerprint exemption if a recent background check (within six months) was already conducted by a credible governmental or nonprofit entity, or if employed by an entity that allowed unrestricted access to children .
📌 Summary Table
| Section | Title | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 388C.100 | Definition of “crime involving moral turpitude” | Specifies disqualifying offenses |
| 388C.150 | Volunteer contact & fingerprint requirements | Establishes thresholds and exemptions for background checks |
🏛️ Context & Relation to Statute
NRS Chapter 388C establishes substantive policy for university schools for profoundly gifted pupils (e.g., definitions, admissions, behavior policies, public-school status, background checks) (leg.state.nv.us, law.justia.com, leg.state.nv.us).
NAC 388C provides administrative clarity by defining critical terms and procedural thresholds for compliance—especially in volunteer oversight and staff eligibility.
✅ Practical Implications
School administrators must use § 388C.100 to assess whether convictions are disqualifying.
Volunteers must track their interaction frequency; if crossing the threshold, fingerprinting under § 388C.150 is required.
Governance bodies can rely on documented prior background checks to legally skip redundant fingerprinting.
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