Holocaust education measure approved
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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Behavioral health points of contact, training program approved
Lawmakers passed a measure April 12 intended to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for Nebraska students.
Read moreHolocaust education bill narrowed, returned to final reading
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.
Read moreHolocaust education standards amended, advanced
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.
Read moreExpanded homestead exemption amended, advanced
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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Behavioral health points of contact for schools amended, advanced
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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Holocaust education standards clear first round
A bill intended to ensure Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust before they graduate from high school advanced from general file March 1.
Read moreBehavioral health points of contact proposed for schools
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill intended to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for public school students.
Read moreExpanded children’s health care coverage sought
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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Autism screening requirement proposed
School boards would require children to be screened for autism spectrum disorder under a bill heard Feb. 8 by the Education Committee.
Read moreSeizure action plans for students approved
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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Seizure action plans for students advanced
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.
Read moreSeizure action plans for students proposed
Nebraska schools would create individualized plans to help students with seizure disorders under a bill heard March 1 by the Education Committee.
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Day ready for legislative heavy lifting
If one had to guess which current Nebraska state senator has competed in Olympic weightlifting at the international level, it might take a few guesses before choosing Omaha Sen. Jen Day.
Read moreBill would continue child care reimbursement changes
A bill that would make permanent a temporary change in the way Nebraska child care providers are reimbursed through a federal program was considered Feb. 10 by the Health and Human Service Committee.
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