School library transparency measure advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 11 to a bill that aims to increase parents’ and guardians’ access to school library materials.
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Sen. Dave Murman
Parental notification for student surveys advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 28 to a bill that would require Nebraska schools to notify parents, guardians and educational decisionmakers before conducting non-anonymous surveys that ask for sensitive student information.
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Proposal to limit superintendent pay debated
A measure intended to limit school superintendent compensation in Nebraska was discussed on general file Feb. 27.
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Competing daylight saving bills considered
Nebraskans would no longer reset their clocks twice a year under two proposals considered Jan. 31 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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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 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 MoreAdult 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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