State aid increase proposed for early childhood education
The Education Committee heard testimony March 26 on a bill meant to increase the number and quality of preschool programs across the state.
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Student mental health services, education proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony March 25 on two bills meant to improve mental health resources and education for Nebraska students.
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.
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Early childhood education bill fails to advance
A bill that would require cities to incorporate early childhood development in their comprehensive development plans failed to advance from general file Feb. 4.
Read moreImprovements in early childhood education sought
The Urban Affairs Committee heard two bills designed to expand and improve early childhood education Jan. 29.
Read moreSession Review: Education
The Education Committee advanced bills this session that would require special instruction for students with dyslexia, allow an exemption from a prekindergarten teacher certification requirement and create a fund to pay for social workers to connect students to behavioral and mental health care services.
Read moreEducation cleanup bill passed with reading intervention programs
Senators approved a bill April 11 that makes several technical changes to state education law. As amended, it includes provisions of a bill intended to ensure that Nebraska students are able to read at or above grade level by third grade.
Read moreCertificate exemption for early childhood education teachers created
A bill meant to address a shortage of qualified early childhood education teachers in rural Nebraska received final approval by the Legislature April 11.
Read moreEducation cleanup bill advanced with reading intervention programs
Senators advanced a bill March 21 that would make several technical changes to state education law. It was amended to include provisions of a bill intended to ensure that Nebraska students are able to read at or above grade level by third grade.
Read moreCertificate exemption for early childhood education teachers advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 14 to a bill meant to address a shortage of qualified early childhood education teachers in rural Nebraska.
Read moreIntegrated education and training initiative proposed
A bill that would provide grant funding for integrated education and workforce training programs was discussed by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 26.
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Social worker proposed for each educational service unit
Each of the state’s 17 educational service units would hire a social worker to aid students with behavioral or mental health problems under a bill heard by the Education Committee Feb. 12.
Read moreHigher reimbursement rate proposed for special education expenses
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would direct more state funding toward special education programs and support services.
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Educational grant program fails to advance
A bill that would provide grant funding to community colleges developing education and training programs for adult learners failed to advance from general file Jan. 22.
Read moreOpiate education sought for health care professionals
Certain health care professionals would be required to participate in continuing education about prescribing opiates under a bill considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 18.
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