School library transparency measure approved
A bill that increases parental access to school library materials was given final approval by lawmakers April 10.
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Education
Parental notification for student surveys amended, advanced
A bill that would require Nebraska schools to notify parents, guardians and educational decisionmakers before conducting non-anonymous surveys that request sensitive student information was amended and advanced from select file April 8.
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Expanded military student enrollment policy approved
A measure aimed at modifying school district enrollment procedures for children of military families was given final approval by lawmakers April 3.
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Bills would restore suspension option for youngest students
Nebraska schools could once again suspend students in pre-K through second grade under two proposals considered March 17 by the Education Committee.
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Sentencing consideration for abuse, trafficking survivors proposed
Nebraska courts could consider a defendant’s status as a survivor of sex trafficking, domestic violence or abuse when determining sentences under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee March 12.
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Student teacher stipends proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony March 11 on a bill that would provide stipends to student teachers who are completing their practicum requirement.
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School library transparency measure advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 11 to a bill that aims to increase parents’ and guardians’ access to school library materials.
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Paid family, medical leave for teachers considered
A bill that would provide certified teachers with paid family and medical leave was considered by the Education Committee March 10.
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Offsite religious instruction for students proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony March 3 on a measure that would excuse public school students to attend religious instruction courses, a practice commonly referred to as released time religious instruction, or RTRI.
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School cellphone ban clears first round
A proposal that would require Nebraska school boards to adopt policies regarding student use of cellphones gained first-round approval from lawmakers March 3.
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Parental notification for student surveys advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 28 to a bill that would require Nebraska schools to notify parents, guardians and educational decisionmakers before conducting non-anonymous surveys that ask for sensitive student information.
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Proposal to limit superintendent pay debated
A measure intended to limit school superintendent compensation in Nebraska was discussed on general file Feb. 27.
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Student surveillance, tracking and monitoring debated
A measure that would require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy relating to the use of student surveillance, monitoring and tracking technology by school districts was discussed on general file Feb. 24.
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State funding for K-12 private school students considered
Nebraska private school students could receive up to $1,500 a year for education-related expenses under a measure considered Feb. 25 by the Education Committee.
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Option enrollment expansion proposed
The Education Committee considered a bill Feb. 25 that aims to expand student option enrollment policies.
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