NRS 391.0315: Issuance of additional license or endorsement to teach outside grade level of experience; application; qualifications; exemption from student teaching under certain circumstances. [Effective July 1, 2026.]

1. A person licensed to teach early childhood education, elementary education, middle school or junior high school education or secondary education in this State may apply for and the Superintendent of Public Instruction may issue to that person an additional license or endorsement to teach early childhood education, elementary education, middle school or junior high school education or secondary education, other than for teaching pupils with disabilities, which is outside the person’s grade level of experience if the applicant meets the course work requirements, competency testing requirements and qualifications for the license or endorsement.

2. A licensed teacher who applies for an additional license or endorsement pursuant to this section must not be required to participate in a program of student teaching as a condition for the issuance of the additional license or endorsement if the applicant has 3 years of verified teaching experience.