Education package approved
Senators passed a package of education-related bills June 2, including a measure that updates several postsecondary education laws.
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Education package narrowed, advanced
An 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.
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Session Review: Education
Lawmakers approved two omnibus education packages this session that allow certain school districts to permit security personnel to carry firearms on school grounds, provide funding for computer science teacher training and boost funding for teacher recruitment and retention programs.
Read MoreEducation package clears final round
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to an omnibus education proposal.
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 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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Session Review: Education
The state will direct approximately $300 million per year in additional funding to K-12 public schools under a bill advanced by the Education Committee this session.
Read MoreEducation package that includes lottery allocations approved
A bill distributing state lottery funds to education programs received final approval from lawmakers May 30.
Read MoreGovernor’s education funding proposal passes
Senators approved a bill May 25 that directs approximately $300 million per year in additional state funding to K-12 public schools.
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Governor’s education funding proposal amended, advanced
A bill that would direct approximately $300 million per year in additional state funding to K-12 public schools received second-round approval from lawmakers May 9.
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Education package amended, advanced to final round
Senators gave second-round approval May 9 to a bill containing several education-related measures after amending it to add a high school graduation requirement and modify a proposal intended to increase the number of Nebraska teachers.
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Education lottery allocation bill expanded, advanced
A bill distributing state lottery funds to education programs received first-round approval May 2 after lawmakers amended it to include nearly two dozen other education-related proposals.
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Governor’s education funding proposal advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would direct additional state funding to K-12 public schools.
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Proposal would create Holocaust education grant program
The Education Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill intended to give Nebraska educators the support they need to teach about the Holocaust and other acts of genocide.
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Governor prioritizes property tax relief, education investment
Calling the upcoming session “the most important time in the history of our state,” Gov. Jim Pillen outlined a series of tax proposals and funding changes to the state’s education system in his first State of the State address to senators Jan. 25.
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