The provisions of NRS 201.256 to 201.2655, inclusive, do not apply to:
1. A university, community college, school, museum or library which is operated by or which is under the direct control of this state or a political subdivision of this state; or
2. An employee or independent contractor of an institution listed in subsection 1, if the employee or independent contractor is acting within the scope of his or her employment or contractual relationship.