1. If a certification in integrated pest management that meets the requirements of subsection 2 is available at no additional cost to a school district, the board of trustees of each school district must ensure that at least 10 percent of the employees of the school district who provide custodial or maintenance services hold such a certification.
2. A certification in integrated pest management is valid for the purposes of subsection 1 if the certification was issued by a nonprofit organization that:
(a) Is recognized nationally or internationally;
(b) Has at least 15 years of experience providing education and training to school employees concerning management of pests in structures and landscape;
(c) Displays ongoing involvement in the development of integrated pest management strategies;
(d) Requires a majority of its officers and board of directors to hold an advanced degree in a field related to pest management and a certification or other credential in integrated pest management; and
(e) Provides training that is required for the certification in a manner that is accessible in-person or remotely.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1942, effective January 1, 2020)