If you are homeschooling a child with special needs, you need to follow your state’s homeschool regulations. There are no additional requirements for homeschooling children with special needs in Nevada.

As stated in NRS 392.072, homeschool students are to be granted access to special needs services to the same extent as private school students.

NRS 392.072

  1. The board of trustees of each school district shall provide programs of special education and related services for homeschooled children. The programs of special education and related services required by this section must be made available:
    1. Only if a child would otherwise be eligible for participation in programs of special education and related services pursuant to NRS 388.417 to 388.469, inclusive, or NRS 388.5251 to 388.5267, inclusive;
    2. In the same manner that the board of trustees provides, as required by 20 U.S.C. § 1412, for the participation of pupils with disabilities who are enrolled in private schools within the school district voluntarily by their parents or legal guardians; and
    3. In accordance with the same requirements set forth in 20 U.S.C. § 1412 which relate to the participation of pupils with disabilities who are enrolled in private schools within the school district voluntarily by their parents or legal guardians.
  2. The programs of special education and related services required by subsection 1 may be offered at a public school or another location that is appropriate.
  3. The board of trustees of a school district may, before providing programs of special education and related services to a homeschooled child pursuant to subsection 1, require proof of the identity of the child, including, without limitation, the birth certificate of the child or other documentation sufficient to establish the identity of the child.
  4. The Department shall adopt such regulations as are necessary for the boards of trustees of school districts to provide the programs of special education and related services required by subsection 1.
  5. As used in this section, “related services” has the meaning ascribed to it in 20 U.S.C. § 1401.

Because homeschool students are granted the same access to special needs services as private school students under Nevada law, your homeschooled child may be eligible for services funded by both the federal IDEA program and the state.

Note: As you decide what kind of special needs services and therapy best meet your child’s needs, we want you to know that HSLDA Compassion Curriculum Grants are available to help with diagnostic services, therapy, curriculum, or other educational materials.

Please note: The information on this page has been reviewed by an attorney, but it should not be taken as legal advice specific to your individual situation.