Nevada limits AI use in schools and mental health care

AI operators cannot offer systems programmed to provide professional mental or behavioral health care or claim that their systems can provide that care. These rules cover AI operators serving people in Nevada. Self-help products are allowed if they do not claim to offer professional care. AI systems designed to help care providers with permitted administrative work are allowed. Violations can carry a civil penalty of up to $15,000 each. These rules took effect July 1, 2025.

Mental health care providers cannot use AI in providing professional care directly to patients, except for permitted administrative support or uses allowed by the state's school policy. The rules cover Nevada's listed mental health professionals and people providing counseling while training for those professions. Administrative AI use must follow patient privacy and data security laws. Providers must independently check AI-generated information used for billing or session files and notes. Violations count as unprofessional conduct and can lead to professional discipline. These rules took effect July 1, 2025.

Public schools cannot use AI to perform the duties of school counselors, psychologists, or social workers that relate to students' mental health. The rules cover public schools, including charter schools and university schools for profoundly gifted students. Staff may use AI under the Nevada Department of Education's policy or for administrative tasks such as scheduling and managing records. The department must develop that policy and include a way to check the accuracy and effectiveness of AI used in student care. The school rules took effect July 1, 2025. Preparatory work was authorized upon passage and approval.

People cannot claim to be qualified to provide professional mental or behavioral health care without a valid government credential authorizing them to practice in Nevada. The rule covers people claiming professional qualifications, including through titles such as therapist or counselor. Violations can carry a civil penalty of up to $15,000 each. State health officials may investigate violations and seek civil penalties. State health officials must share public guidance about licensed or certified care, free or low-cost crisis services, and recommended AI practices for people seeking mental health help. These requirements took effect July 1, 2025.