Seizure action plans for students proposed
Nebraska schools would create individualized plans to help students with seizure disorders under a bill heard March 1 by the Education Committee.
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Program would study effects of classroom air filters
The state would install high-quality air filters in 150 classrooms to study their effect on students’ test scores and behavior under a bill heard March 1 by the Education Committee.
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State would define, pay classroom expenses
The Education Committee heard testimony March 1 on a proposed constitutional amendment intended to decrease Nebraska’s reliance on property taxes to fund public education.
Read moreStatewide farm-to-school program proposed
A Nebraska farm-to-school program would provide locally grown and minimally processed food to elementary and secondary school students under a proposal considered Feb. 23 by the Education Committee.
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Bill seeks to curb child sexual abuse
Nebraska schools would provide child sexual abuse prevention training to students, teachers and parents under a bill considered Feb. 23 by the Education Committee.
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Purple star designation for military friendly schools proposed
Nebraska schools that take measures to welcome military-connected students would receive a special designation under a proposal considered Feb. 23 by the Education Committee.
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Community school pilot program considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that would create a five-year community school pilot program administered by the state Department of Education.
Read moreAll schools would incorporate multicultural education
Nebraska public and private schools would incorporate multicultural education into their instructional programs under a bill heard Feb. 16 by the Education Committee.
Read moreStatewide school threat reporting system considered
Nebraska would broaden an existing school safety pilot program under a bill considered Feb. 9 by the Education Committee.
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Student Discipline Act updates considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would change several provisions in the Student Discipline Act related to suspension, expulsion and mandatory reassignment.
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Bill would authorize teachers to use physical intervention
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would require school districts to provide behavioral awareness training to teachers and certain other school staff.
Read moreTeaching certification changes proposed for military spouses
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill intended to speed the issuance of teaching certificates to military spouses.
Read moreBill would require schools to develop remote learning plans
Nebraska public schools would create detailed plans describing their remote learning options under a bill heard Feb. 8 by the Education Committee.
Read moreAllocation of lottery funds for education programs considered
New behavioral awareness and mental health training initiatives would receive a portion of state lottery funds under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Education Committee.
Read moreFinancial literacy requirements proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on two bills intended to improve Nebraska students’ personal finance skills.
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