Student discipline tracking system clears first round
Nebraska would track and report individual student discipline data under a proposal advanced from the first round of debate March 29.
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Seizure action plans for students advanced
A bill that would require Nebraska schools to create individualized health plans for students with seizure disorders advanced from the first round of debate March 29.
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Legislature will investigate child welfare contract
Lawmakers established a committee March 29 to investigate the bidding process for service provision in one of the state’s child welfare service areas.
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Emergency YRTC placements advanced
Juveniles housed in the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers could be moved more quickly during an emergency situation under a bill advanced from general file March 29.
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Hearing held on gaming bill amendment
The General Affairs Committee considered an amendment March 29 to a bill that would implement provisions of a constitutional amendment approved in 2020 that authorized games of chance at licensed racetracks.
Read MoreBare-knuckle boxing, kickboxing bill advances
Expanded fight options took a step closer to authorization in Nebraska when a bill that would regulate two new sports advanced from general file March 29.
Read MorePurple star designation for military friendly schools advanced
Nebraska schools that take measures to welcome military-connected students would receive a special designation under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 29.
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Veteran license plate registry advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 29 to a bill that would impose new requirements on individuals seeking certain armed services license plates.
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Ban on treated seed in ethanol production amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 25 to a bill that would prohibit the use of treated seed in ethanol production under certain circumstances.
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Tenant protection omnibus bill clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 25 that was amended to include several changes to existing landlord and tenant statutes.
Read MoreStep therapy exception authorized
Health care providers will have greater ability to prescribe treatments under a bill passed March 25.
Read MoreFinancial protections for seniors, vulnerable adults passed
Senators approved a bill March 25 that allows certain financial professionals to delay suspicious transactions.
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.
Read MoreAudiology, speech-language compact approved
Nebraska is authorized to join an interstate compact for audiologists and speech-language pathologists under a bill passed March 25.
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