# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.020: Kinds of public schools

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.020

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.020
- **Heading:** Kinds of public schools
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 34 / Chapter 388 / Section 388.020

## Text

1. An elementary school is a public school in which grade work is not given above that included in the eighth grade, according to the regularly adopted state course of study.

2. A junior high or middle school is a public school in which the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth grades are taught under a course of study prescribed and approved by the State Board. The school is an elementary or secondary school for the purpose of the licensure of teachers.

3. A high school is a public school in which subjects above the eighth grade, according to the state course of study, may be taught. The school is a secondary school for the purpose of the licensure of teachers.

4. A special school is an organized unit of instruction operating with approval of the State Board.

5. A charter school is a public school that is formed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 388A of NRS .

6. A university school for profoundly gifted pupils is a public school established pursuant to chapter 388C of NRS .

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.020 Kinds of public schools](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.020.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.030 Division of public schools in school district into departments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.030.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.040 Zoning of school district by board of trustees; establishment of zones does not preclude pupil's attendance at certain other public schools](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.040.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.045 Racially discriminatory name, logo, mascot, song or other identifier prohibited; exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.045.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.055 Employment of school counselor; program for school counseling](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.055.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.060 Kindergarten: Establishment; board of trustees authorized to provide transportation to school that offers kindergarten or to provide program of instruction at home; budget](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.060.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.070 Maintenance of schools with equal rights and privileges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.070.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.075 Period of silence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.075.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.077 Right of pupils to constitutional expression; limitation; adoption of policy for pupil publications; resolution of complaint by pupil of violation of right](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.077.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.080 School year](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.080.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.090 Minimum number of days of school; application for alternative schedule; application for reduction in minutes or additional minutes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.090.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.095 Scheduling school for closure because of natural disaster, inclement weather or accident; regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.095.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.097 Additional days or minutes of instruction for program of remedial education](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.097.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.110 Closing public schools for legal holidays](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T34_C388_S388.110.md)

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