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This page features information about K-12 areas of instruction required by state statute in Nevada public schools.

Background

See also: K-12 education content standards in the states and K-12 curriculum authority, requirements, and statutes in the states

State education officials may develop content standards and curricula, depending on the state, in order to facilitate instruction in public schools. In some states, lawmakers also adopt required areas of instruction by statute.

K-12 content standards and curriculum development

State or local education officials may develop K-12 curricula for classroom instruction that generally includes lessons and materials used in a particular course of study.[1] Depending on the state, K-12 curricula may reflect or incorporate state content standards—educational learning and achievement goals that state education officials either require or recommend that local schools satisfy in K-12 instruction.

Areas of instruction required by statute

Some state laws require the inclusion of specific areas of instruction in K-12 public school curricula. In these cases, lawmakers—rather than state education officials—mandate certain education requirements for students. Laws governing specific areas of instruction in K-12 curricula vary by state.

Statutorily required areas of instruction in Nevada

The following table provides information about selected areas of instruction required by statute in Nevada, as of 2023. The statutes provided may not be comprehensive. The statutory text is provided below the table.

Statutorily required areas of instruction in Nevada
Area(s) of instruction Statute(s)
Mathematics, science, and social studies Nevada Revised Statutes § 389.018 (2022)
American government Nevada Revised Statutes § 389.054 (2022)
American history Nevada Revised Statutes § 389.057 (2022)
Personal safety of children Nevada Revised Statutes § 389.064 (2022)
Computer education and technology Nevada Revised Statutes § 389.072 (2022)
Financial literacy Nevada Revised Statutes § 389.074 (2022)


Nevada Revised Statutes § 389.018 (2022):

“ Designation of core academic subjects; minimum units of credit required in high school; exception; additional subjects to be taught. [Effective January 1, 2020, through June 30, 2020.]


1. The following subjects are designated as the core academic subjects that must be taught, as applicable for grade levels, in all public schools, the Caliente Youth Center, the Nevada Youth Training Center and any other state facility for the detention of children that is operated pursuant to title 5 of NRS:

(a) English language arts;
(b) Mathematics;
(c) Science; and
(d) Social studies, which includes only the subjects of history, geography, economics and government...[2]
 ”

Nevada Revised Statutes § 389.054 (2022):

“ Instruction in American government; exception.


1. In all public schools, the Caliente Youth Center, the Nevada Youth Training Center and any other state facility for the detention of children that is operated pursuant to title 5 of NRS, instruction must be given in American government, including, without limitation, instruction on:

(a) The essentials of:
(1) The Constitution of the United States, including, without limitation, the Bill of Rights;
(2) The Constitution of the State of Nevada; and
(3) The Declaration of Independence;
(b) The origin and history of the Constitutions;
(c) The study of and devotion to American institutions and ideals; and
(d) Civics.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 388C.120, the instruction required in subsection 1 must be given during at least 1 year of the elementary school grades and for a period of at least 1 year in all high schools.[2]

”

Nevada Revised Statutes § 389.057 (2022):

“ Instruction in American history; exception.


Except as otherwise provided in NRS 388C.120, American history, including, without limitation, the history of the:

1. Constitution of the United States, including, without limitation, the Bill of Rights;
2. State of Nevada, including, without limitation, the Constitution of the State of Nevada; and
3. Declaration of Independence,

must be taught in all of the public schools in the State of Nevada for a period of at least 1 year.[2]

”

Nevada Revised Statutes § 389.064 (2022):

“ Instruction in personal safety of children; exception; report; required background checks of volunteers; acceptance of grants, gifts and donations. [Effective July 1, 2020.]


1. The board of trustees of each school district and the governing body of each charter school shall ensure that instruction in the personal safety of children, based on the standards developed by the Department pursuant to NRS 389.031, be implemented as part of a course of study in health prescribed pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 3 of NRS 389.018.[2]

”

Nevada Revised Statutes § 389.072 (2022):

“ Instruction in computer education and technology; regulations.


1. Before beginning sixth grade, each pupil who is enrolled in a public school, the Caliente Youth Center, the Nevada Youth Training Center or any other state facility for the detention of children that is operated pursuant to title 5 of NRS, including, without limitation, each pupil with a disability who is so enrolled, must receive instruction in computer education and technology approved by the State Board, including, without limitation, instruction on the skills necessary to complete the criterion-referenced examinations administered pursuant to NRS 390.105...[2]

”

Nevada Revised Statutes § 389.074 (2022):

“ Instruction in financial literacy.


1. The board of trustees of each school district and the governing body of each charter school shall ensure that instruction in financial literacy is provided to pupils enrolled in grades 3 to 12, inclusive, in each public school within the school district or in the charter school, as applicable...[2]

”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ The Glossary of Education Reform, "Curriculum," accessed July 26, 2022
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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