NAC388.055. “Mental retardation” defined.

“Mental retardation” means a condition that:

     1. Is characterized by intellectual functioning at a level that is significantly below average, and which exists concurrently with related limitations in two or more of the following adaptive skill areas:

     (a) Communication skills;

     (b) Self-care;

     (c) Home living;

     (d) Social skills;

     (e) Use of the community;

     (f) Self-direction;

     (g) Health and safety;

     (h) Functional academics;

     (i) Leisure; and

     (j) Work;

     2. Manifests before the age of 18 years; and

     3. Adversely affects the educational performance of a pupil.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 7-14-88; A 11-23-93; R085-99, 2-16-2000)