Visioning process for state education approved

A common statewide vision for education is the focus of a bill passed by the Legislature March 27.

LB1103, introduced by the Education Committee, authorizes members of the committee to conduct a strategic planning process to create the statewide plan.

Members of the committee may conduct meetings, working sessions and focus groups to discuss aspirational goals, visionary objectives, meaningful priorities and practical strategies. The committee also is required to hold at least three hearings throughout the state to receive testimony from the general public.

The committee is required to submit a report to the clerk of the Legislature by Dec. 31, 2014.

Senators passed the bill on a 43-0 vote.