Education package clears final round
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to an omnibus education proposal.
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Sen. Lynne Walz
Medicaid dental reimbursement increased
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill that seeks to increase access to dental services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.
Read MoreFirefighter retirement changes clear final round
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 that makes changes to the retirement system for certain Nebraska firefighters.
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Firefighter retirement bill clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a measure to select file April 4 that would makes changes to the retirement system for certain Nebraska firefighters on a promise from the bill’s sponsor that negotiations would continue.
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Teacher recruitment, retention bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 21 to a bill that would establish a statewide expansion program to recruit, train and support computer science and technology teachers after expanding it to become an omnibus recruitment and retention measure.
Read MoreRail safety proposal considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill intended to improve the safety of freight trains operating in Nebraska.
Read MoreComputer science, technology training program proposed
The Education Committee considered a proposal Feb. 6 that would establish a statewide expansion program to recruit, train and support computer science and technology teachers.
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Free school meal opt-in requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 6 to a bill intended to maximize participation in a federal program that allows school districts with high
poverty rates to serve free breakfast and lunch to all of their students.
Medicaid dental reimbursement increase advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 7 to a bill that seeks to increase access to dental services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.
Read MorePaid parental leave for school activities proposed
Parents would be given paid time off to attend a family member’s school-related activities under a bill heard by the
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School supply reimbursement proposed
Nebraska teachers could be reimbursed up to $300 for the purchase of school supplies under a bill considered by the Education Committee Jan. 22.
Read MoreProposal would fund school safety task force recommendations
Two new grant programs would fund safety-related upgrades for Nebraska school buildings and additional mental health services for students under a bill heard March 13 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreMeasure would require blocked crossing reports
Railroad companies would be required to report incidents of blocked crossings under a bill heard March 6 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read MoreMedicaid dental reimbursement increase considered
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that seeks to increase access to dental services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.
Read MoreRetention program for Nebraska teaching graduates considered
A new loan program would require graduates of the state’s teacher education programs to teach in Nebraska public schools under a bill heard Jan. 30 by the Education Committee.
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