Human relations teaching certificate change approved

Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that changes a human relations training requirement for some Nebraska educators.

Currently, prospective teachers, substitutes and administrators must complete human relations training in order to be certified. LB1022, as introduced by Glenvil Sen. Dave Murman, would have eliminated that requirement.

The bill was amended on select file April 8 to instead provide an exemption from the human relations training requirement for military spouses, applicants who hold a certificate or permit from another state and applicants for a Nebraska substitute teacher’s certificate.

The bill passed 37-12.