Education package approved
Senators passed a package of education-related bills June 2, including a measure that updates several postsecondary education laws.
Read MoreSenators passed a package of education-related bills June 2, including a measure that updates several postsecondary education laws.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval May 30 to a measure that creates a commission to review the state’s school funding formula.
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreLawmakers 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.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a measure May 14 requiring Nebraska school boards to adopt policies regarding student use of cellphones.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA bill that increases parental access to school library materials was given final approval by lawmakers April 10.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA measure aimed at modifying school district enrollment procedures for children of military families was given final approval by lawmakers April 3.
Read MoreNebraska schools could once again suspend students in pre-K through second grade under two proposals considered March 17 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreNebraska 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.
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony March 11 on a bill that would provide stipends to student teachers who are completing their practicum requirement.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 11 to a bill that aims to increase parents’ and guardians’ access to school library materials.
Read MoreA bill that would provide certified teachers with paid family and medical leave was considered by the Education Committee March 10.
Read MoreThe 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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