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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 430: Provide an additional exception to the prohibition on suspending a student in prekindergarten through second grade and change provisions relating to short-term and long-term suspension under the Student Discipline Act

LB 430 clarifies that Nebraska schools cannot suspend students in pre-kindergarten through second grade except for two specific situations: bringing a deadly weapon to school or engaging in violent behavior that could cause physical harm. It updates suspension procedures by requiring schools to provide detailed written notices to parents within 24 hours of any suspension, explaining the reasons, available resources, and plans to help the student stay in school. These changes apply to both short-term and long-term suspensions, aiming to ensure transparency and support for young students facing disciplinary action.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestricts suspensions for pre-K-2 except in extreme cases, mandates support plans and parent notices to keep students in school, supporting educational access and well-being.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 551: Prohibit tenure at certain postsecondary educational institutions and require a written policy regarding terms and conditions of employment

This bill prohibits new academic tenure appointments for faculty at Nebraska's public universities (University of Nebraska system), state colleges (Nebraska State Colleges), and community colleges. It requires each governing board to adopt a written policy covering dismissal grounds (like performance or budget issues), annual faculty evaluations, and minimum professional standards. The policy must address how faculty employment terms and conditions are managed, replacing the previous tenure system for new hires. This directly affects faculty members at these public institutions by changing their employment security and review processes.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits new faculty tenure, replacing job security with performance-based dismissal policies, directly restricting academic freedom and faculty benefits.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentProhibits new faculty tenure, weakening job security protections for academic staff, a core labor right under employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 426: Authorize an American flag education program and change provisions relating to the distribution of lottery funds used for education

LB 426 requires Nebraska schools to implement a mandatory American flag education program for students in grades 5-8. This program includes teaching flag etiquette, history, and the U.S. Flag Code, with each student receiving a 3x5-foot flag and booklet. The costs would be covered using existing lottery funds allocated for education or private donations. The bill also strengthens broader civic education requirements, mandating school committees to review curricula to ensure they cover American history, patriotism, and contributions of all ethnic groups, with specific assessments for students. It directly affects all public, private, denominational, and parochial schools in Nebraska serving grades 5-8.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates mandatory flag education curriculum for grades 5-8, strengthens civic education requirements, and uses existing lottery funds for implementation without defunding.95% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 680: Change provisions relating to educational service units

LB 680 amends Nebraska's laws defining the role of educational service units (ESUs), which provide support to public school districts. The bill requires ESUs to prioritize core services like staff development (including support for students in poverty), technology/distance learning, and instructional materials for all member school districts. It establishes accountability standards for ESUs, including accreditation requirements to ensure equitable service delivery and cost-effectiveness. The changes affect all 14 Nebraska ESUs and the public school districts they serve, clarifying their mission to support school improvement efforts and state education goals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates cost-effectiveness and accountability for ESUs, promoting fiscal responsibility in public education spending without explicit tax changes.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates ESUs prioritize core educational services (staff development, tech learning, instructional materials) and sets accountability for equitable delivery, strengthening support infrastructure.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates ESUs to prioritize technology/distance learning as a core service, advancing educational technology access and digital equity for schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 213: Require the State Board of Education to adopt academic content standards on human embryology under the science education standards

Nebraska's LB 213 requires the State Board of Education to adopt science curriculum standards on human embryology for all public schools. The law mandates that these standards include accurate biological instruction on human development (including Carnegie Stages) and high-definition 4D visual recordings showing organ development from brain to heart. Schools must integrate these materials into science classes by the 2026-27 school year, with parents able to opt their children out of this instruction. The bill directly affects Nebraska's K-12 public school curriculum and science education standards.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates specific science curriculum standards on human embryology, requiring accurate biological instruction and visual materials to enhance science education content per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 135: Provide, change, and eliminate provisions relating to elections for certain purposes related to bonds and tax levies

LB 135 amends Nebraska election statutes to change how school districts and local governments conduct bond and tax levy elections. It allows school bond votes to be held during statewide primaries or general elections (instead of requiring separate special elections), updates notice requirements for these votes, and streamlines ballot counting across county lines. The bill also harmonizes election procedures across multiple statutes (including sections 10-702, 13-519, and 79-1029) and repeals outdated provisions like section 10-703.01. These changes directly affect school districts and local governments managing bond or tax levy votes, making election processes more efficient.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationStreamlines school bond election procedures to facilitate funding approval, directly supporting education infrastructure and resource access through simplified ballot processes.90% confidence

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 8, 2025

LB 143: Change provisions relating to student enrollment

LB 143 amends Nebraska's student enrollment law to extend military family enrollment protections to students with disabilities or special education needs. It requires school districts to apply their existing preliminary enrollment policies for military families - including no-charge enrollment upon arrival - to students with individualized education programs (IEPs), individualized family service plans (IFSPs), or those receiving special education services under federal law. This ensures military-connected students who require special education accommodations have equal enrollment access during relocations. The change directly affects military families with children who have disabilities or special education needs, streamlining their school enrollment process without altering other residency rules.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends enrollment protections to students with disabilities, ensuring equal access to educational services under military family policies, aligning with educational access support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

signed · Nebraska · Legislature May 1, 2025

LB 428: Change provisions relating to school policies on the involvement of parents, guardians, and educational decisionmakers in schools

LB 428 requires Nebraska school districts to notify parents or guardians 15 days before administering surveys asking students about sensitive topics like sexual health, mental health, medical issues, substance use (drugs/vape/alcohol/tobacco), or political/religious views. Parents gain the right to review surveys in person, receive a copy, or opt their child out of participation. The bill specifically prohibits schools from surveying students in kindergarten through sixth grade about sexual health. It applies directly to all public school districts and families with K-12 students in Nebraska.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts school surveys on sensitive topics without parental consent, limiting school autonomy in curriculum-related data collection and student assessments.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 353: Allow public school employees to join or terminate membership in a labor organization

This bill (LB 353) allows public school employees in Nebraska to join or leave labor unions at any time, without restrictions imposed by existing contracts. It revises a law governing union dues deductions by requiring written authorization from employees that can be revoked at any time, and removes language that previously bound employees to dues deductions. The bill repeals the old version of the law to align with these changes, ensuring employees retain full control over their union membership status. It directly affects all public school employees covered by collective bargaining agreements in Nebraska.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables public school employees to freely join/leave unions, supporting teacher labor rights and autonomy within education context, aligning with 'supports teachers' indicator.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentGrants public school employees full control over union membership and dues, removing restrictions and requiring revocable written authorization, protecting workers' rights to choose union affiliation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 170A: Appropriation Bill

LB 170A is a funding bill that allocates $100 million from the General Fund to the School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund for each of the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. These funds will then be transferred to the Department of Revenue’s Program 121 to support the tax relief program established under Legislative Bill 170, specifically for state aid to school districts. The bill prohibits using these funds for state employee salaries or per diems and takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration. This bill directly enables the implementation of LB 170’s tax relief measures by providing required funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100M to School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund, directly funding tax relief for school districts per LB 170.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $100M annually to school district state aid fund, directly advancing K-12 funding under LB 170 with no restrictions on educational use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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