HOME SCHOOL CHOICE

As part of Nevada's Education choice, there are very specific requirements for invidividuals who will opt for home schooling their children. Nevada law (NRS 392.070) provides for a waiver of the compulsory attendance laws and procedures for parents/guardians to follow in pursuing the waiver. For background, resources, and contacts, please see the information below.

Mineral County Requires the following steps for the process to be complete prior to beginning the home school process:

1. A parent and or guardian must complete the required forms to begin participation in home schooling.
2. The parent and or guardian making the request must meet with the principal of the school of enrollment prior to board approval.
3. The Mineral County School Board will review the request and take the appropriate action.
4. The parent and or guardian will be notified of the board's decision in writing within 5 days of the board meeting.
5. The parent and or guardian, upon board approval may check the student out of school.

If you need further information, contact: Orval K. Nutting, Ed.D.
Nevada Department of Education
1749 Moody St., Suite 40
Carson City, NV 89706-2543
ph: 775-687-9238
fax: 775-687-9113
email: onutting@doe.nv.gov