LB 1039 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Prohibit school resource officers and security guards from using corporal punishment

LB 1039 prohibits school resource officers and security guards in Nebraska public schools from administering corporal punishment to students. The bill requires schools to establish written agreements with these personnel that include mandatory 20-hour training on de-escalation, implicit bias, student rights, and trauma-informed practices. It also mandates schools to maintain records of student referrals to law enforcement and establish clear policies for notifying parents and advising students of their rights during questioning. The bill directly affects all K-12 schools employing resource officers or security guards, extending prohibitions on corporal punishment to these roles.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026
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