Overview

Nevada public, private and charter schools are required to have School Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) that meet the federal definition of a high-quality school EOP. The EOP must also comply with any additional Nevada requirements.

Requirements for Crisis and Emergency Response in Schools

Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 388.229 through 388.261 provides regulations on school crisis and emergency response in public and charter schools in Nevada. NRS 394.168 - 394.1699 provides regulations on school crisis and emergency response for Nevada's private schools.

• Nevada Revised Statute 388.229 through NRS 388.261 (external link)
• Nevada Revised Statute 394.168 - 394.1699 (external Link)

All schools are required to utilize the Federal Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans when developing their School Emergency Operations Plan.

• Federal Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans (external link)
• REMS Role of Districts in Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans; A Companion to the School Guide

Nevada schools can utilize their current Emergency Operations Plan template OR can utilize the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Interactive Workbook and Instructions as a template for developing a high-quality Emergency Operation Plan.

• Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Interactive Workbook and Instructions (external link)

All school Emergency Operation Plans must meet all the requirements listed in the Crisis and Emergency Response Model Plan Guidance Checklist.

• NDE Emergency Operations Plan Guidance Checklist
• REMS Technical Assistance Center

Once your Emergency Operation Plan has been completed, it must be uploaded to the following site on the Emergency Response Plan Portal.
The Emergency Operations Plan Notice of Completion must be sent to the Nevada Department of Education.

• Emergency Response Plan Portal
• NDE Notice of Completion upon EOP submission 2023 (fillable PDF)

All school Emergency Operation Plans are confidential by regulation and cannot be shared with the public.

Nevada schools should consider a Suicide Postvention Plan for schools when developing your Emergency Operation Plan.

• AFSP Model School Policy Booklet
• After a Suicide: a Toolkit for Schools

School Crisis Resources

• Nevada 211:
  Nevada 211 is a free and easy way to locate and get connected to thousands of resources near you, including assistance with food, utilities, housing, mental health providers, and health care, plus much, much more.
• Crisis Support Services of Nevada/Crisis Text Line:
  Get help by calling or texting. Learn more and access resources by visiting the website.
• Mobile Crisis Response Team:
  The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) was created to provide crisis intervention and support to Nevada families dealing with a behavioral or mental health crisis.
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
  The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, and provides prevention and crisis resources