American civics requirements updated
Lawmakers passed a bill updating social studies requirements for Nebraska schools March 21.
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School financing review commission proposed
A commission to examine Nebraska public school financing would monitor the implementation of its suggested policy over the next decade under a bill heard March 19 by the Education Committee.
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Acts of genocide curriculum requirement proposed
Nebraska schools would be required to teach students about the Holocaust under a bill heard March 18 by the Education Committee.
Read moreUpdate to American civics requirements amended, returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools was amended March 15 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
Read moreSexual assault policies for higher education institutions proposed
Community colleges, state colleges and the University of Nebraska would be required to adopt policies on dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking under a bill heard March 12 by the Education Committee.
Read moreUpdate to American civics requirements advances to final round
A bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools was amended and advanced to the final round of debate after a successful cloture motion March 12.
Read moreBehavioral and mental health training for school staff proposed
A requirement that school personnel receive suicide prevention and awareness training would be expanded to include other behavioral and mental health topics under a bill heard March 4 by the Education Committee.
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Update to American civics requirements advanced
A bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools advanced from general file Feb. 26 after a successful cloture vote.
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Update to American civics requirements debated
Lawmakers continued first-round debate Feb. 22 on a bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools.
Read moreMental health services registry for schools proposed
The state Department of Education would provide schools with a list of mental health services available to students and families under a bill heard Feb. 19 by the Education Committee.
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Update to American civics requirements stalls on first round
After three hours of debate over two days, a bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools stalled on general file Feb. 20.
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Authorized restraint, removal of students considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would give teachers legal protection for defending themselves and others against violent students.
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Scholarships proposed for students entering high-demand fields
Students who major in computer science, nursing, engineering and other in-demand fields at Nebraska’s university and public colleges could receive state scholarships under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the Education Committee.
Read moreSupermajority vote proposed for rural school bonds
School districts in rural areas would need supermajority voter approval before issuing bonds under a bill heard Feb. 4 by the Education Committee.
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Civics exam for middle and high schoolers proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on a bill intended to ensure civic competence among Nebraska students.
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