Proposal to create ‘parents’ bill of rights’ considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill intended, in part, to ensure parental access to learning materials and curriculum in public schools.
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Education
Retention program for Nebraska teaching graduates considered
A new loan program would require graduates of the state’s teacher education programs to teach in Nebraska public schools under a bill heard Jan. 30 by the Education Committee.
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Teacher recruitment and retention grants proposed
Nebraska would offer $5,000 grants to recruit and retain new teachers under a bill heard Jan. 30 by the Education Committee.
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Voter approval for certain school bonds proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill intended to ensure that voters must approve certain bonds issued to pay for the construction of school buildings.
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Free school meal opt-in requirement proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill intended to maximize participation in a federal program that allows school districts with high poverty rates to serve free breakfast and lunch to all of their students.
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Temporary teaching certificate for veterans considered
Qualifying veterans would receive a temporary certificate to teach full-time in Nebraska under a bill heard Jan. 23 by the Education Committee.
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Student poll workers, civics committee reps proposed
Nebraska high school students could fulfill a graduation requirement by completing a shift as a poll worker under a bill heard Jan. 23 by the Education Committee.
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Session Review: Education
Measures intended to attract and retain teachers, improve student access to mental and behavioral health services and prepare students for technology-related jobs were among those advanced by the Education Committee this session.
Read moreHolocaust education measure approved
Nebraska’s social studies education standards will be updated to include content on the Holocaust under a bill approved by lawmakers April 13.
Read moreTeacher certification changes, loan assistance authorized
Lawmakers approved a bill April 13 intended to address a shortage of teachers in Nebraska schools.
Read moreCareer scholarship program codified
An existing state scholarship program for postsecondary students enrolled in programs that lead to jobs in certain high-demand fields was codified in state law April 12.
Read moreBehavioral health points of contact, training program approved
Lawmakers passed a measure April 12 intended to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for Nebraska students.
Read moreComputer science education requirement approved
Nebraska students will receive computer science and technology education before graduating from high school under a bill passed April 12.
Read moreHolocaust education bill narrowed, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading intended to ensure that Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust was amended to remove a provision related to slavery in America after lawmakers voted to return it to select file April 11.
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Loan forgiveness, teacher certification changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 7 to a bill intended to address a shortage of teachers in Nebraska schools.
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