Nev. Admin. Code § 397.030

Current through September 16, 2024

Section 397.030 - Petition for an extension of time for completing required practice

1. To apply for an extension of the period for completing the required practice beyond 5 years as prescribed by NRS 397.0645, a participant must submit a petition to the Commission in writing before the period for completion has expired. The petition must contain the reasons and any supporting documentation for requesting the extension.

2. The Commission may grant an extension for good cause, including, without limitation:

(a) Military service;

(b) Service in the Peace Corps or the AmeriCorps VISTA program;

(c) Participation in the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program;

(d) Continuation of education in the petitioner's field of study or specialization;

(e) Interruption of study due to financial hardship;

(f) Illness;

(g) Failure to fulfill any professional licensing requirement; or

(h) Any other circumstance deemed appropriate by the Commission.

3. If the Commission denies a petition submitted pursuant to this section, the petitioner may appeal to the Commission by submitting a request for an appeal in writing not later than 10 days after his or her receipt of the notice of denial.

Nev. Admin. Code § 397.030

Added to NAC by Interstate Comm'n for Higher Education, eff. 8-22-84; A by R047-14, eff. 12/22/2014; A by R188-22A, eff. 1/5/2024

NRS 397.020, 397.030, 397.040, 397.0645, 397.069