Education
The Education Committee advanced bills this session that require schools to provide injury leave to employees and create a policy that prohibits sexual contact between a teacher and a student.
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Sen. Tony Vargas
FAFSA requirement vetoed
Gov. Pete Ricketts vetoed a bill Aug. 17 that required Nebraska students to submit a federal college financial aid application before they graduate from high school.
Read moreUpdates to Student Discipline Act vetoed
Gov. Pete Ricketts vetoed a bill Aug. 17 that made several changes to provisions in the Student Discipline Act related to suspension, expulsion and mandatory reassignment.
Read moreFAFSA requirement approved
Nebraska students must submit a federal college financial aid application before they graduate from high school under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 13.
Read moreStudent Discipline Act updated
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 13 that makes several changes to provisions in the Student Discipline Act related to suspension, expulsion and mandatory reassignment.
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Proposal to ensure workplace protections considered
The Business and Labor Committee held a public hearing Aug. 6 on a proposal that would implement certain protections for meat processing employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
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FAFSA completion requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 4 to a bill that would require Nebraska students to submit a federal college financial aid application before they graduate from high school.
Read moreJuvenile justice omnibus bill passed
Senators passed a bill July 31 that makes several changes to existing juvenile justice practices.
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Lawmakers reject introduction of worker protection bill
A motion to suspend the Legislature’s rules to permit the introduction of a new bill was unsuccessful July 28.
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Juvenile justice omnibus bill advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 10 that would make several changes to existing juvenile justice practices.
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Workforce housing bill stalls
A bill intended to expand workforce housing in urban communities stalled on general file March 4.
Read moreBan on facial recognition evidence considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a proposal to protect personal privacy.
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School panic button program proposed
The state Department of Education would develop an app-based system for public schools to notify users of active shooters and other emergencies under a bill considered Feb. 25 by the Education Committee.
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Caretaker diversion programs considered
Cities and counties could establish special diversion programs for certain nonviolent offenders under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 13.
Read moreLimits proposed for restrictive housing use
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on two bills that would impose restrictions on inmate confinement.
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