NAC388.071. “Parent” defined.

“Parent” means:

     1. A biological or adoptive parent;

     2. A guardian generally authorized to act as a parent of the pupil or authorized to make educational decisions for the pupil, but not the State if the pupil is a ward of the State;

     3. A person acting in the place of a biological or adoptive parent, including, without limitation, a grandparent, stepparent or other relative with whom the pupil resides or a person who is legally responsible for the pupil’s welfare;

     4. A surrogate parent appointed pursuant to NAC 388.283; and

     5. A foster parent, if the foster parent:

     (a) Has an ongoing parental relationship with the pupil;

     (b) Is willing to make the educational decisions required of parents pursuant to 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq.; and

     (c) Has no interest that would conflict with the interests of the pupil.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 7-14-88; A 11-23-93; R085-99, 2-16-2000; R071-05, 2-23-2006; R058-07, 10-31-2007)