NAC388.350. Assessment of social and emotional condition.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if the social and emotional condition of a pupil with a disability is assessed, the assessment may include:

     (a) Observation of the pupil;

     (b) An interview of the pupil or of any person having personal knowledge of the pupil;

     (c) Projective testing of the social and emotional condition of the pupil; and

     (d) The use of:

          (1) A behavior rating scale;

          (2) An adaptive behavior scale; and

          (3) A self-report inventory.

Ê A pupil may not be identified as a pupil with serious emotional disturbance unless a variety of these techniques is used to assess the social and emotional condition of the pupil.

     2. Any interpretation of an assessment of social and emotional condition must be made by a psychologist or another certified or licensed mental health professional.

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