Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
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Education package clears final round
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to an omnibus education proposal.
Read MoreMedicaid dental reimbursement increased
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill that seeks to increase access to dental services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.
Read MoreOmnibus education bill approved
Senators passed a proposal April 11 that updates the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act and includes several other education-related measures.
Read MoreFirefighter retirement changes clear final round
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 that makes changes to the retirement system for certain Nebraska firefighters.
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School athletics, bathroom access proposal fails to advance
A bill that would restrict K-12 students’ access to school facilities and sports teams based on their sex assigned at birth stalled on general file April 5 after a failed cloture motion.
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Firefighter retirement bill clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a measure to select file April 4 that would makes changes to the retirement system for certain Nebraska firefighters on a promise from the bill’s sponsor that negotiations would continue.
Read MoreOmnibus education measure advanced
A proposal to update the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act was given first-round approval March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include several other bills related to education.
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Teacher recruitment, retention bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 21 to a bill that would establish a statewide expansion program to recruit, train and support computer science and technology teachers after expanding it to become an omnibus recruitment and retention measure.
Read MoreRail safety proposal considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill intended to improve the safety of freight trains operating in Nebraska.
Read MoreComputer science, technology training program proposed
The Education Committee considered a proposal Feb. 6 that would establish a statewide expansion program to recruit, train and support computer science and technology teachers.
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Free school meal opt-in requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 6 to a bill intended to maximize participation in a federal program that allows school districts with high
poverty rates to serve free breakfast and lunch to all of their students.
Medicaid dental reimbursement increase advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 7 to a bill that seeks to increase access to dental services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.
Read MorePaid parental leave for school activities proposed
Parents would be given paid time off to attend a family member’s school-related activities under a bill heard by the
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School supply reimbursement proposed
Nebraska teachers could be reimbursed up to $300 for the purchase of school supplies under a bill considered by the Education Committee Jan. 22.
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