NV SB357

State Board of Education must prescribe minimum standards for pupils with visual impairments that include standards for Braille instruction and guidelines for integrating assistive technology into instruction

IEP teams for visually impaired pupils must provide Braille instruction if requested by parents, ensure necessary assistive technology for a free appropriate public education, and prohibit school employees from interfering with a pupil's ability to carry a cane or walking stick

IEP teams for pupils with hearing or visual impairments must place pupils in the least restrictive environment per federal IDEA requirements, document the basis for placement decisions, and consider potential harmful effects of general classroom placement

Assistive technology is defined to include laptop computers and tablet devices, with services following federal IDEA definitions

Effective date: July 1, 2025