Restructuring of OPS board of education stalls
A bill that would have restructured the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) board of education stalled on general file April 3.
Read MoreA bill that would have restructured the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) board of education stalled on general file April 3.
Read MoreSchools would be assessed on student progress rather than solely on universal benchmarks under a bill advanced from general file
Read MoreSoft drinks would no longer be designated as food — and thus would be subject to sales tax — under
Read MoreSenators gave first-round approval Jan. 31 to a bill that would expand educational opportunities under the Welfare Reform Act. LB507,
Read MoreThe structure and compensation of local boards of education was the focus of a Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
Read MoreThe state Board of Education would establish an expanded accountability structure under a new bill discussed by the Education Committee
Read MorePublic hearings have been scheduled for all pipeline bills introduced for the special session. A hearing schedule is available on
Read MoreWhile much of the education policy focus in 2011 was on state aid to schools, senators also passed legislation requiring
Read MoreSenators gave final approval to three redistricting bills May 25 that draw new district boundaries for the Public Service Commission,
Read MoreSenators advanced three redistricting bills from general file May 18 that would redraw lines for the Public Service Commission, University
Read MoreSenators advanced a bill April 21 that would ease the transition of moving to the state for children whose parents
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony March 8 on a bill that would remove educational barriers for military children transitioning between
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval March 9 to a bill containing recommendations prepared by the Education Committee in anticipation of budget
Read MoreThe Legislature passed a bill March 4 that makes a variety of changes to positions and programs at the University
Read MoreSenators approved a bill March 4 that eliminates the per diem for the Board of Educational Land and Funds. LB332,
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