Omnibus education bill approved
Senators passed a proposal April 11 that updates the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act and includes several other education-related measures.
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Sen. Dave Murman
Adult website age verification passed
Lawmakers approved a proposal April 11 that requires websites containing sexually explicit content to verify a user’s age.
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School funding changes advanced
A proposal that would terminate the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act, or TEEOSA, and establish a new school funding system earned first-round approval from lawmakers April 3.
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Age verification for adult website access clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 27 to a measure that would require websites containing sexually explicit content to verify a user’s age.
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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Age verification proposed for adult website access
A bill that would require websites containing sexually explicit content to verify a user’s age was considered Feb. 21 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreProhibition on DEI programs, offices considered
The Education Committee considered a measure Feb. 13 that would prohibit the use of public funds for diversity, equity and inclusion offices and programs at the state’s public colleges and universities.
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School parental involvement, transparency measures proposed
A bill meant to strengthen state law regarding parental involvement in public schools was considered Feb. 5 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreEducation package that includes lottery allocations approved
A bill distributing state lottery funds to education programs received final approval from lawmakers May 30.
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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.
Read MoreBill would prohibit minors from attending drag shows
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 24 on a proposal that would prohibit a minor under the age of 19 from attending a drag show in Nebraska.
Read MoreBill to authorize physical intervention by teachers considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill intended to help Nebraska teachers control violent and disruptive students.
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Proposal would end community college levy
The state would assume responsibility for funding community colleges under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Revenue Committee.
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Proposal to create ‘parents’ bill of rights’ considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill intended, in part, to ensure parental access to learning materials and curriculum in public schools.
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