Pursuant to NRS 391.0347 and NAC 391.067 effective July 2019, initial licensees require at least 3 semester hours or 45 continuing education hours of coursework in Multicultural Education that includes the goals and elements of NAC 391.067. This coursework can be completed at any time prior to the renewal of a license.

The Multicultural Education courses listed on the matrix linked below are the only courses that will be accepted for the license renewal requirement.

• NDE Approved Multicultural Course Matrix

Providers who wish to offer a Multicultural Education course for the licensure renewal requirement, should contact:

• edprep@doe.nv.gov

Q: Does the NDE accept any other coursework in lieu of the courses mentioned on the matrix?
A: No, the courses approved on the matrix have been vetted by NDE staff to comply with Nevada statutory requirements. Any other course will not be accepted for this licensure renewal requirement.

Q: How long do I have to complete the ME course renewal requirement once it is placed on my license?
A: You must complete an approved ME course prior to the expiration date of your license.

Q: What happens if I do not complete an approved ME course prior to the expiration date of my license?
A: You will not be able to renew your license, and it will expire. If your license expires, you must complete an approved ME course prior to re-applying for your license.

Q: I submitted evidence of completing a ME course. Why is still showing as a renewal requirement?
A: It will continue to show as a renewal requirement until the license is renewed.

Q: My license was originally issued prior to July 2019. Why do I now have a ME course listed on my license as a renewal requirement?
A: The ME course became a requirement for all initial licenses as of July 2019. An initial license is defined in NAC 391.010 as a license issued to an educator for the first time, who once held a license that expired, or was suspended or revoked. All reapply applications are treated as new applications for licensure and the applicant must now meet the current requirements for the license they are seeking which includes the ME course.