Omnibus education measure advanced
A proposal to update the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act was given first-round approval March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include several other bills related to education.
Read MoreA proposal to update the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act was given first-round approval March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include several other bills related to education.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 21 to a bill that would establish a statewide expansion program to recruit, train and support computer science and technology teachers after expanding it to become an omnibus recruitment and retention measure.
Read MoreA bill that would change renewal requirements for certain nursing licenses to eliminate the provision of paper-based notifications was amended to become an omnibus health services bill and given first-round approval March 4.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill intended to improve the safety of freight trains operating in Nebraska.
Read MoreThe Education Committee considered a proposal Feb. 6 that would establish a statewide expansion program to recruit, train and support computer science and technology teachers.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 6 to a bill intended to maximize participation in a federal program that allows school districts with high
poverty rates to serve free breakfast and lunch to all of their students.
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 7 to a bill that seeks to increase access to dental services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.
Read MoreParents would be given paid time off to attend a family member’s school-related activities under a bill heard by the
Read MoreNebraska teachers could be reimbursed up to $300 for the purchase of school supplies under a bill considered by the Education Committee Jan. 22.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 22 to a bill that would make a number of changes to the process the state uses to obtain goods and services.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 8 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 5 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MorePet insurance, expanded access to preventive health screenings and creation of a “regulatory sandbox” topped the list of measures considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
Read MoreThe state will direct approximately $300 million per year in additional funding to K-12 public schools under a bill advanced by the Education Committee this session.
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