American civics requirements updated
Lawmakers passed a bill updating social studies requirements for Nebraska schools March 21.
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Update to American civics requirements amended, returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools was amended March 15 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
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Extended statutes of limitation considered
A bill that would extend and eliminate certain statutes of limitation for labor and sex trafficking was considered March 13 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read moreUpdate to American civics requirements advances to final round
A bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools was amended and advanced to the final round of debate after a successful cloture motion March 12.
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Update to American civics requirements advanced
A bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools advanced from general file Feb. 26 after a successful cloture vote.
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Update to American civics requirements debated
Lawmakers continued first-round debate Feb. 22 on a bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools.
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Update to American civics requirements stalls on first round
After three hours of debate over two days, a bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools stalled on general file Feb. 20.
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Slama trades law school for lawmaking
Peru Sen. Julie Slama should probably be in class right now. While most new state senators are learning to balance their public service with work responsibilities, Slama is figuring out how to serve the constituents of District 1 and finish her spring semester legal writing course.
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Civics exam for middle and high schoolers proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on a bill intended to ensure civic competence among Nebraska students.
Read moreDay four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to introduce new bills.
Among the 39 measures introduced were:
LB226, sponsored by Grand Island Sen. Dan Quick, which would state intent relating to appropriations for the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center-Kearney and the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center-Geneva;
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