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Nevada Law

1. Compulsory Attendance Law

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  • Under NRS 392.040: Except as otherwise provided by law, each parent or other person in Nevada having legal control of a child between the ages of 6 and 18 must enroll the child in a public school and send the child to school for the full school day in the school district in which the child resides, unless the child has graduated from high school. Nevada Department of Education+3Nevada Legislature+3nevadahomeschoolnetwork.com+3
     

  • Under NRS 392.070: The enrollment and attendance requirement of NRS 392.040 must be excused when either:
     

    1. The child is enrolled in a private school pursuant to chapter 394 of NRS; or
       

    2. A parent chooses to provide education at home (homeschooling) and files a notice of intent to homeschool with the school district’s superintendent pursuant to NRS 388D.020. Justia+1
       

  • Thus, homeschooling in Nevada is legally allowed as an alternative to public school, provided the proper form/notice is filed.
     

 

2. Homeschool‑Specific Statutes (Chapter 388D)

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Nevada’s homeschooling statutes are primarily found in NRS 388D.010 – .070 (Alternative School Choices). Justia+1 Key subsections:

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2.1 Definitions

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  • NRS 388D.010: Defines “parent” for purposes of NRS 388D.010‐.060 as the parent, custodial parent, legal guardian or other person in the State who has control or charge of a child and the legal right to direct the education of the child. Justia
     

2.2 Notice of Intent to Homeschool

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  • NRS 388D.020:
     

    1. Requires the parent of a child subject to compulsory enrollment to file a written Notice of Intent to Homeschool with the superintendent of the school district in which the child resides if they wish to homeschool. Justia+2Nevada Legislature+2
       

    2. The notice must be filed before beginning to homeschool OR:
       

      • Not later than 10 days after the child has been formally withdrawn from enrollment in a public school; or
         

      • Not later than 30 days after establishing residence in Nevada. Justia+1
         

    3. The purpose of the notice is to inform the school district that the child is exempt from the compulsory enrollment and attendance law. Justia+1
       

    4. If the name or address of the parent or child changes, the parent must file a new notice within 30 days. Justia+1
       

    5. The notice may include only the following:
       

      • Full name, age, gender of the child
         

      • Name/address of each parent filing
         

      • A signed & dated statement by each such parent declaring they have control or charge of the child and the legal right to direct the education and assume full responsibility for the child while homeschooled
         

      • An educational plan for the child prepared pursuant to NRS 388D.050
         

      • If applicable, the name of the public school most recently attended
         

      • An optional statement prohibiting the release of directory information. Justia+1
         

  • After filing, the superintendent must provide a written acknowledgment to the parent, which shall be proof of compliance with the compulsory attendance law. Make sure to keep a record of sending in the notice of intent (either through email or if you physically mail it, send it via priority so you have a record that the school district received the NOI). This can act as your proof until you receive the written acknowledgement back from the superintendent. Nevada Legislature+1
     

2.3 Educational Plan

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  • NRS 388D.050: Requires the parent of a homeschooled child to prepare an educational plan of instruction covering the subject areas of: English language arts (including reading, composition, writing), mathematics, science, social studies (history/geography/economics/government)—“as appropriate for the age and level of skill of the child as determined by the parent.” Nevada Legislature+1
     

  • The educational plan must be included in the Notice of Intent. If it contains the required subject areas, the plan “must not be used in any manner as a basis for denial” of the notice of intent that is otherwise complete. Nevada Legislature
     

  • The parent must be prepared to present the educational plan and proof of the identity of the child in court if required. Nevada Legislature
     

2.4 Admittance, Participation in Public School Programs

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  • NRS 388D.040: If a homeschooled child seeks admittance or entrance into any school in Nevada, the school may only use common practices in determining academic ability, placement, eligibility. Also prohibits discrimination against a homeschooled child.Nevada Legislature+1
     

  • NRS 388D.060: Prohibits discrimination against a parent or child because the parent chooses to homeschool. Justia
     

2.5 Participation in Public School Activities

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  • NRS 388D.070: Requires a specific form/reference for the participation of a homeschooled child in programs and activities at a public school or through the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA). Justia+1
     

3. Other Relevant Statutes

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3.1 Special Education & Related Services

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  • Under NRS 392.072: The board of trustees of each school district shall provide programs of special education and related services for homeschooled children if the child would otherwise be eligible for such services under NRS 388.417‑388.469 or NRS 388.5251‑388.5267. The services must be offered in the same manner as for private‑school children and may be offered at a public school or other appropriate location. Justia+2Nevada Legislature+2
     

  • Important note: Homeschooled children are treated similarly to private‑school children for these purposes, not identical to public‑school enrolled children. nevadahomeschoolnetwork.com
     

3.2 Participation in Public School Classes/Extracurriculars

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  • Under NRS 392.074: Upon request of the parent, the board of trustees of the school district where the child resides shall authorize a homeschooled child to participate in classes or extracurricular activities (excluding sports) at a public school if:
     

    1. There is space available,
       

    2. The parent demonstrates the child is qualified, and
       

    3. A Notice of Intent of the child to participate is filed with the school district for the current school year (per NRS 388D.070). HSLDA+1
       

  • Additionally, homeschooled children must be allowed to participate in interscholastic activities (including sports) governed by NIAA if a Notice of Intent is filed. The rules applying to public‑school pupils apply the same way to qualifying homeschooled children. HSLDA+2Justia+2
     

 

4. Key Parent/Family Responsibilities Summary

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  • File a Notice of Intent to Homeschool (NRS 388D.020) with the school district superintendent before beginning homeschooling, or within 10 days of withdrawing from public school, or within 30 days of establishing residence in Nevada. (Also file a new notice if your address or name changes.)
     

  • Prepare and submit an Educational Plan of Instruction (NRS 388D.050) covering required subject areas (English, math, science, social studies) “appropriate for the child.”
     

  • Retain the written acknowledgment from the district as proof you are exempting the child from compulsory attendance.
     

  • Maintain documentation as needed for transitions back into public school, private school, college, etc.
     

  • If your child is eligible for special education/related services, understand your rights under NRS 392.072.
     

  • If you want your homeschooled child to participate in public‑school classes or extracurriculars, check the district’s policies and file the participation notice per NRS 388D.070 / 392.074.
     

 

5. Important Freedoms & Limitations

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Freedoms:

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  • Nevada is considered a “low‑regulation” state by many homeschool advocacy groups (e.g., the Home School Legal Defense Association). Sonlight+1
     

  • The law does not require homeschool families to follow a specific number of instructional hours, days, hours per day, or standardized testing of homeschoolers under these statutes. Miacademy+1
     

  • Curriculum choices and teaching methods are determined by the parent.
     

Limitations / Areas to be aware of:

  • Although you don’t have to follow public‑school requirements, the educational plan must include instruction in the subject areas listed in NRS 388D.050.
     

  • Homeschooled children are not automatically treated as public‑school students for program eligibility; for example, participation in certain public‑school programs is conditioned on notices and district approval.
     

  • While special education and related services must be offered for eligible homeschooled children, those services are similar to private school children—not always the same as full services for public‑school‑enrolled children. nevadahomeschoolnetwork.com
     

  • If you plan for your students (or your center’s families) to expect public‑school credits, dual enrollment, or future college admission, you may need to keep good records/transcripts—even though the statutes don’t require detailed yearly evaluation of homeschoolers.

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