Bill would cap certain sentences for juveniles
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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe Rules Committee considered 58 possible changes to the permanent rules that govern legislative proceedings during a marathon public hearing
Read moreNebraska’s social studies education standards will be updated to include content on the Holocaust under a bill approved by lawmakers April 13.
Read moreLawmakers passed a measure April 12 intended to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for Nebraska students.
Read moreA 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 moreA 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 moreVeterans with a partial disability from a service-connected injury would qualify for a homestead exemption under a bill advanced from general file March 28.
Read moreLawmakers 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.
Read moreA bill intended to ensure Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust before they graduate from high school advanced from general file March 1.
Read moreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill intended to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for public school students.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreSchool boards would require children to be screened for autism spectrum disorder under a bill heard Feb. 8 by the Education Committee.
Read moreLawmakers 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.
Read moreA 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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