Authorized restraint, removal of students considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would give teachers legal protection for defending themselves and others against violent students.
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Sen. Mike Groene
Session Review: Education
The Education Committee advanced bills this session that would require special instruction for students with dyslexia, allow an exemption from a prekindergarten teacher certification requirement and create a fund to pay for social workers to connect students to behavioral and mental health care services.
Read moreAnimal massage bill passed
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill intended to enable the practice of equine, dog and cat massage in Nebraska.
Read moreDogs and cats added to equine massage bill, advanced
Lawmakers simplified a bill March 28 intended to enable the practice of equine massage in Nebraska and advanced it to final reading.
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Proposal to use property tax credit fund for additional school aid debated
The Legislature debated a bill March 27 that would use the state’s property tax credit cash fund to direct more state aid to schools.
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School building fund levy restriction stalls
A bill that would limit a special school building fund levy stalled on general file March 22 after a failed cloture motion.
Read moreEquine massage registry program advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 20 to a bill that would create a registry program for individuals who engage in the therapeutic massage of horses in Nebraska.
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Bill would end inclusion of undeveloped vacant land for municipal development
A provision of state law that allows Nebraska municipalities to redevelop problem property would be eliminated under a bill considered by the Urban Affairs Committee Jan. 30.
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Proposal to eliminate several school classifications advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill Jan. 16 that would eliminate three of the state’s six public school classifications.
Read moreSession Review: Education
The Education Committee considered bills this session dealing with school funding, reading proficiency, charter schools, physical restraint of students and policies to accommodate pregnant and parenting students.
Read moreAdjustments made to state aid to schools
A bill that would adjust the state’s school funding formula to match budget projections received final approval from the Legislature May 4.
Read moreArchery ban for convicted felons eliminated
A felony conviction will no longer preclude a person from owning archery equipment under a bill passed by the Legislature May 3.
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Physical restraint of unruly students debated
Lawmakers debated a bill April 24 that would authorize teachers to restrain violent students and remove unruly students from the classroom without facing legal action.
Read moreAdjustments to state aid to schools advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill April 19 that would adjust the state’s school funding formula to match budget projections.
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Property tax fund considered for additional school aid
The Legislature debated a bill April 18 that would direct more state aid to schools that rely on property taxes for more than 55 percent of their general fund revenue.
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