Session Review: Education
The state will direct approximately $300 million per year in additional funding to K-12 public schools under a bill advanced by the Education Committee this session.
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Sen. Rita Sanders
Governor’s education funding proposal passes
Senators approved a bill May 25 that directs approximately $300 million per year in additional state funding to K-12 public schools.
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Governor’s education funding proposal amended, advanced
A bill that would direct approximately $300 million per year in additional state funding to K-12 public schools received second-round approval from lawmakers May 9.
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Governor’s education funding proposal advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would direct additional state funding to K-12 public schools.
Read MorePrivacy sought for nonprofit info
A bill meant to protect the privacy of certain personal information was heard Feb. 16 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Proposal would add per-student aid to school funding system
The state would pay public school districts $1,500 in foundation aid per student each year under a bill heard Feb. 7 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreAsian American commission proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a proposal to create the state Commission on Asian American Affairs.
Read MoreBill would update school parental involvement policies
The commissioner of education would withhold state aid from school districts that fail to make learning materials available to the public under a bill heard Feb. 15 by the Education Committee.
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Offutt funding proposals considered
The Appropriations Committee considered two proposals Feb. 10 to help fund projects related to Offutt Air Force Base.
Read MoreFines for late reports established
Cities, counties and other political subdivisions in Nebraska may be fined for filing late reports with the state under a bill approved March 25.
Read MoreTeaching certification reciprocity for military spouses approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 25 intended to speed the issuance of teaching certificates to military spouses.
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Bill would ban release of private donor information
A proposal meant to protect the privacy of certain personal information was heard March 11 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Fines for late reports advanced
Cities, counties and other political subdivisions in Nebraska could be fined for filing late reports with the state under a bill that advanced from general file March 9.
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Teaching certification reciprocity for military spouses advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill intended to speed the issuance of teaching certificates to military spouses.
Read MoreTeaching certification changes proposed for military spouses
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill intended to speed the issuance of teaching certificates to military spouses.
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