Nev. Rev. Stat. § 417.095

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 417.095 - Establishment of program to assist in transition to civilian life; requirements for program
1. The Director shall establish and maintain a program to assist veterans and servicemen and servicewomen in transitioning to life as civilians. The program must be designed to complement any similar programs of the Federal Government, including, without limitation, the program established pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 1144.
2. The program established pursuant to this section must provide information and resources specific to this State concerning:
(a) Programs of higher education and benefits for higher education;
(b) Employment and vocational training;
(c) Starting and maintaining a small business;
(d) Programs and services related to health care;
(e) Mental health;
(f) Sexual trauma, including, without limitation, information and resources specific to sexual trauma experienced while on active duty or during military training;
(g) Housing; and
(h) Any other benefits available to veterans and servicemen and servicewomen to assist them in transitioning to life as civilians.
3. As used in this section, "serviceman" or "servicewoman" means a person who is an active member of the:
(a) Armed Forces of the United States;
(b) National Guard or a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States; or
(c) Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service or the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States and is serving in the capacity of a commissioned officer in defense of the United States.

NRS 417.095

Added to NRS by 2021, 429
Added by 2021, Ch. 100,§1, eff. 5/26/2021.