Education cuts made

Lawmakers gave final approval March 9 to a bill containing recommendations prepared by the Education Committee in anticipation of budget reductions.

LB333, introduced by the committee, removes the statutory requirement for schools to have a student achievement coordinator, estimated to save $103,000 over the next two fiscal years.

Additionally, the bill transfers funds to the lottery fund to support the following programs:
• Early Childhood Education grants;
• high ability learner grants;
• an integrated information system; and
• the Center for Student Leadership and Extended Learning.

LB333 passed on a 44-0 vote.