1. The Legislature declares that funding provided for each school year establishes financial resources sufficient to ensure a reasonably equal educational opportunity to pupils with disabilities residing in Nevada through the use of local funding for pupils with disabilities prescribed by paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 387.1214 and the statewide multiplier established pursuant to NRS 387.122 . 2. Subject to the provisions of NRS 388.417 to 388.469 , inclusive, the board of trustees of each school district shall make such special provisions as may be necessary for the education of pupils with disabilities. 3. The board of trustees of a school district in a county whose population is less than 700,000 may provide early intervening services. Such services must be provided in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. 4. The board of trustees of a school district shall establish uniform criteria governing eligibility for instruction under the special education programs provided for by NRS 388.417 to 388.469 , inclusive. The criteria must prohibit the placement of a pupil in a program for pupils with disabilities solely because the pupil is a disciplinary problem in school. The criteria are subject to such standards as may be prescribed by the State Board.
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