Nev. Rev. Stat. § 612.169

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 612.169 - "Institution of higher education" defined

"Institution of higher education" means an educational institution which:

1. Admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a high school or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate;

2. Is legally authorized within this State to provide a program of education beyond high school;

3. Provides an educational program for which it awards a Bachelor's or higher degree, or provides a program which is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or offers a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation; and

4. Is a public or other nonprofit institution.

For the purposes of this section, all colleges and universities of this State are institutions of higher education.

NRS 612.169

Added to NRS by 1971, 1353; A 1977, 834