Education cuts advance, fee increase eliminated
Lawmakers gave second-round approval Feb. 28 to a bill containing recommendations prepared by the Education Committee in anticipation of budget
Read MoreLawmakers gave second-round approval Feb. 28 to a bill containing recommendations prepared by the Education Committee in anticipation of budget
Read MoreA bill was advanced from general file Feb. 16 that contained recommendations prepared by the Education Committee in anticipation of
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on two bills dealing with Educational Service Units (ESUs). Under LB381, introduced by
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would require each Nebraska school district to provide instruction
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would eliminate certain factors from the state aid to
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on two proposals to cut state spending by reducing aid to schools. The
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on four bills containing the committee’s recommendations that were prepared over the interim
Read MoreA recent decision by the state Department of Health and Human Services not to extend contracts with two out-of-state providers
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a proposal that would allow chaplains to perform duties typically done by public school counselors.
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that would require Nebraska school districts to incorporate media literacy education into K-12 curriculum.
Read MoreThe Education Committee considered a measure Feb. 13 that would prohibit the use of public funds for diversity, equity and inclusion offices and programs at the state’s public colleges and universities.
Read MoreA bill that would prohibit the future use of tenure for professors at Nebraska’s public postsecondary institutions was considered Feb. 13 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreNebraska school districts would be required to provide menstrual products and dispensers in all middle and high school girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms under a proposal considered Feb. 12 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreThe Education Committee considered a measure Feb. 12 that would provide forgivable loans to certain college students in exchange for their commitment to teach in Nebraska after obtaining certification with a special education teaching endorsement.
Read MoreNebraska school employees could express their religious beliefs while at work without punishment under a bill considered Feb. 12 by the Education Committee.
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