Provide a requirement to include nonvoting student members on school boards
LB 960 requires Nebraska public school boards to include nonvoting student members equal in number to elected board members. These student members must be high school students in grades 10-12, selected through school-approved processes like elections or nominations, and serve one-year terms. They attend all public school board meetings, receive meeting materials, and can advocate for student concerns but cannot vote, access confidential information, or attend closed sessions. School boards must adopt implementation policies by January 1, 2027, to establish these student roles. The bill directly affects all Nebraska school districts with high schools and aims to enhance student voice in educational decision-making.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Mar 12, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File with AM2314
legislature
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education Committee
legislature
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Terrell McKinney
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