Education package approved
Senators passed a package of education-related bills June 2, including a measure that updates several postsecondary education laws.
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TEEOSA review commission created
Lawmakers gave final approval May 30 to a measure that creates a commission to review the state’s school funding formula.
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Education package narrowed, advanced
An omnibus education proposal cleared the first round of debate May 27 after senators amended it to remove several elements of the package. The proposal was further amended on select file May 29 before advancing to final reading.
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TEEOSA review commission advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 21 to a measure that would create a commission to review the state’s school funding formula after amending out provisions that would have changed the formula and the school levy.
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School cellphone ban passed
Lawmakers passed a measure May 14 requiring Nebraska school boards to adopt policies regarding student use of cellphones.
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Parental notification for student surveys passed
A bill that requires Nebraska schools to notify parents, guardians and educational decisionmakers before conducting non-anonymous surveys that request sensitive student information passed April 25.
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School library transparency measure approved
A bill that increases parental access to school library materials was given final approval by lawmakers April 10.
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Parental notification for student surveys amended, advanced
A bill that would require Nebraska schools to notify parents, guardians and educational decisionmakers before conducting non-anonymous surveys that request sensitive student information was amended and advanced from select file April 8.
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Expanded military student enrollment policy approved
A measure aimed at modifying school district enrollment procedures for children of military families was given final approval by lawmakers April 3.
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Bills would restore suspension option for youngest students
Nebraska schools could once again suspend students in pre-K through second grade under two proposals considered March 17 by the Education Committee.
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Sentencing consideration for abuse, trafficking survivors proposed
Nebraska courts could consider a defendant’s status as a survivor of sex trafficking, domestic violence or abuse when determining sentences under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee March 12.
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Student teacher stipends proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony March 11 on a bill that would provide stipends to student teachers who are completing their practicum requirement.
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School library transparency measure advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 11 to a bill that aims to increase parents’ and guardians’ access to school library materials.
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Paid family, medical leave for teachers considered
A bill that would provide certified teachers with paid family and medical leave was considered by the Education Committee March 10.
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Offsite religious instruction for students proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony March 3 on a measure that would excuse public school students to attend religious instruction courses, a practice commonly referred to as released time religious instruction, or RTRI.
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