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Sen. Jen Day

Judiciary 

Bill would cap certain sentences for juveniles

March 17, 2023 admin Sen. Jen Day, LB127

The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would reduce the maximum sentence for certain felonies in Nebraska if committed by a juvenile.

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Sen. Jen Day
Education 

Proposal would create Holocaust education grant program

March 7, 2023 admin Sen. Jen Day, LB679 LB888

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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Rules Committee
Special Committees 

Legislative rule changes considered

January 13, 2023 admin

The Rules Committee considered 58 possible changes to the permanent rules that govern legislative proceedings during a marathon public hearing

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Education 

Holocaust education measure approved

April 14, 2022 admin Sen. Jen Day, LB888

Nebraska’s social studies education standards will be updated to include content on the Holocaust under a bill approved by lawmakers April 13.

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Education 

Behavioral health points of contact, training program approved

April 13, 2022 admin Sen. Jen Day, LB852 LB912

Lawmakers passed a measure April 12 intended to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for Nebraska students.

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Education 

Holocaust education bill narrowed, returned to final reading

April 13, 2022 admin Sen. Jen Day, LB888

A bill on final reading intended to ensure that Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust was amended to remove a provision related to slavery in America after lawmakers voted to return it to select file April 11.

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Education 

Holocaust education standards amended, advanced

April 8, 2022 admin Sen. Jen Day, LB888

A bill intended to ensure that Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust and other acts of genocide advanced to the final round of debate April 7 after lawmakers amended it to clarify which events those lessons would cover.

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Revenue 

Expanded homestead exemption amended, advanced

March 29, 2022 admin Sen. Jen Day, LB853 LB1080

Veterans with a partial disability from a service-connected injury would qualify for a homestead exemption under a bill advanced from general file March 28.

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Sens. Lynne Walz and Jen Day
Education 

Behavioral health points of contact for schools amended, advanced

March 28, 2022 admin Sen. Jen Day, LB852 LB912

Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 28 to a bill intended to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for public school students after amending it to include a proposed mental health first aid training program.

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Sen. Jen Day
Education 

Holocaust education standards clear first round

March 1, 2022 admin Sen. Jen Day, LB888

A bill intended to ensure Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust before they graduate from high school advanced from general file March 1.

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Education 

Behavioral health points of contact proposed for schools

February 23, 2022 admin Sen. Jen Day, LB852

The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill intended to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for public school students.

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Health and Human Services 

Expanded children’s health care coverage sought

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 admin Sen. Jen Day, LB857

The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a bill intended to streamline the process for certain children in Nebraska to obtain health insurance.

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Sen. Jen Day
Education 

Autism screening requirement proposed

February 9, 2022 admin Sen. Jen Day, LB997

School boards would require children to be screened for autism spectrum disorder under a bill heard Feb. 8 by the Education Committee.

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Education 

Seizure action plans for students approved

May 19, 2021 admin Sen. Jen Day, LB639

Lawmakers passed a bill May 19 that requires each public, private, denominational and parochial school in Nebraska to create individualized health plans for students with seizure disorders.

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Sen. Jen Day
Education 

Seizure action plans for students advanced

March 30, 2021 admin Sen. Jen Day, LB639

A bill that would require Nebraska schools to create individualized health plans for students with seizure disorders advanced from the first round of debate March 29.

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