Career-readiness, dual-credit education funding sought
The Legislature would provide additional funding for career-readiness and dual-credit education initiatives under a proposal heard Feb. 3 by the Education Committee.
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In-school behavioral health reimbursement clarified
A bill that clarifies coverage of behavioral health services provided in a school setting passed April 11.
Read moreClarification of in-school behavioral health reimbursement amended, advanced
A bill that would require insurance companies in Nebraska to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools advanced to final reading April 2.
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Bill to clarify in-school behavioral health coverage advances
A bill requiring insurance companies in Nebraska to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools received first-round approval March 18.
Read moreGreater polling place accessibility sought
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would make polling sites more accessible to voters with limited mobility.
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Texting while driving would become primary offense
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would make texting while driving a more serious offense.
Read moreClarification of in-school behavioral health coverage sought
Insurance companies in Nebraska would be required to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools under a bill considered March 5 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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Bill would curb residential solar energy bans
Residents governed by homeowners associations could not be prohibited from taking advantage of solar energy under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.
Read moreHigher reimbursement rate proposed for special education expenses
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would direct more state funding toward special education programs and support services.
Read moreMore funding sought for education grant program
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would provide additional funds for the Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) Grant Program Act.
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Commission proposed to review school financing
A new commission would be tasked with conducting an in-depth review of how Nebraska funds public schools under a bill heard by the Education Committee March 6.
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Bill would make texting while driving a primary offense
A police officer could stop and ticket a driver solely for texting while driving under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 27.
Read moreCommunity solar project grants proposed
Nebraska communities could apply for a state grant to build solar energy projects under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Feb. 22.
Read moreRight of way clarification passed
A bill that clarifies right of way laws for bicyclists and pedestrians was passed April 13. LB716, introduced by Omaha
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A bill that would clarify right of way laws for bicyclists and pedestrians was advanced from general file April 4.
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