109A LB149
Testimony on LB411 to Eliminate the prohibition on suspending a student in prekindergarten through second grade by Interim Superintendent, Dr. John Skretta
March 17, 2025
Testimony on Bills
Legislative Sessions
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109th Legislature, First Session, 2025
109A LB411
Testimony on LB411 to Change provisions relating to the Nebraska Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act by Interim Superintendent, Dr. John Skretta
March 9, 2025
109A LB49
Testimony on LB49 to Provide for a model ban and bar policy for school districts by Interim Superintendent, Dr. John Skretta
March 9, 2025
109A LB652
Testimony on LB652 to Terminate the Board of Educational Lands and Funds by Interim Superintendent, Dr. John Skretta
March 9, 2025
109A LB714
Testimony on LB714 to Change provisions relating to the review and modification of an incarcerated parent’s child support order by LPS Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs, Liz Standish
March 4, 2025
109A LB550
Testimony on LB550 to Require school districts to adopt a policy that excuses students to attend a course for religious instruction by Lincoln Board of Education member, Piyush Srivastav
March 3, 2025
109A LB528
Testimony on LB528 to Change and eliminate provisions relating to grants from the State Department of Education Improvement Grant Fund by Interim Superintendent, Dr. John Skretta
March 3, 2025
109A LB497
Testimony on LB497 to Provide for admission of and participation in extracurricular activities by certain students that are not residents of the school district by Interim Superintendent, Dr. John Skretta
March 2, 2025
109A LB463
Testimony on LB463 to Require school districts to develop a cardiac emergency response plan under the School Safety and Security Reporting Act and provide for grants for such plans from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund by Director of Health Services, Wendy Rau
February 27, 2025
109A LB557
Testimony on LB557 to Change provisions relating to the enrollment option program, provide funding to students denied option enrollment, and eliminate provisions relating to open enrollment option students and diversity plans by Interim Superintendent, John Skretta
February 25, 2025
109A LB549
Testimony on LB549 to Allow a school board to employ a chaplain, including in a volunteer capacity, at a school by Interim Superintendent, John Skretta
February 24, 2025
109A LB624
Testimony on LB624 to Appropriate funds to the State Treasurer for education scholarships by Interim Superintendent, John Skretta
February 23, 2025
109A LB213
Testimony on LB213 to Require the State Board of Education to adopt academic content standards on human embryology under the science education standards by Interim Superintendent, John Skretta
February 23, 2025
109A LR18CA
Testimony on LR18CA — Constitutional amendment to require the Legislature to reimburse political subdivisions by Interim Superintendent, John Skretta
February 22, 2025
109A LR16CA
Testimony on LR16CA — Constitutional amendment to require the Legislature to reimburse political subdivisions by Interim Superintendent, John Skretta
February 22, 2025
109A LB173
Testimony on LB173 to Appropriate funds for aid to community colleges and state intent by Interim Superintendent, Dr. John Skretta
February 20, 2025
109A LB417
Testimony on LB417 to Provide for administration of the Nebraska Promise Program by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, adopt the College Promise Act, and change provisions relating to the Quality Education Accountability Act by Interim Superintendent, John Skretta
February 18, 2025
109A LB692
Testimony on LB692 to Change provisions relating to property tax request authority under the School District Property Tax Limitation Act by Liz Standish, Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs
February 13, 2025
109A LB303
Testimony on LB303 to Change provisions relating to foundation aid and certain certification dates and provide for base levy adjustments under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act and create the School Finance Reform Commission by Liz Standish, Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs
February 10, 2025
109A LB389
Testimony on LB389 to Eliminate the levy authority of educational service units and provide state funding to educational service units by Educational Service Unit 18 Treasurer, Liz Standish
February 7, 2025
109A LB89
Testimony on LB89 to Adopt the Stand With Women Act by Korby Gilbertson representing Lincoln Public Schools
February 6, 2025
109A LB509
Testimony on LB509 to Adopt the Opportunity Scholarships Act and provide for income tax credits by Board of Education Member, Kathy Danek
February 6, 2025
109A LB31
Testimony on LB31 to require school policies relating to the use of student surveillance, monitoring, and tracking technology by school districts by Chief Technology Officer, Kirk Langer
February 4, 2025
109A LB567
Testimony on LB567 to Authorize school policies relating to community engagement by Director of Community Learning Centers, Nola Derby-Bennett
February 4, 2025
109A LB504
Testimony on LB504 to adopt the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act by Interim Superintendent, Dr. John Skretta
February 3, 2025
109A LB390
Testimony on LB390 to require each school board to adopt a policy relating to access by a parent, guardian, or educational decision-maker to certain school library information by Interim Superintendent, Dr. John Skretta
February 3, 2025
109A LB84
Testimony on LB84 to Adopt the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact by Interim Superintendent, Dr. John Skretta
January 30, 2025
109A LB282
Testimony on LB282 to Provide for reimbursement for teachers for school supplies by Interim Superintendent, Dr. John Skretta
January 26, 2025
109A LB300
Testimony on LB300 to Change provisions relating to the Superintendent Pay Transparency Act and provide a limit for superintendent and educational service unit administrator compensation by Korby Gilbertson representing Lincoln Public Schools
January 26, 2025
109A LB352
Testimony on LB352 to Change provisions relating to reports on student achievement and discipline required under the Quality Education Accountability Act by Interim Superintendent, Dr. John Skretta
January 26, 2025
109A LB135
Testimony on LB135 to Provide, change, and eliminate provisions relating to elections for certain purposes related to bonds and tax levies by Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs, Liz Standish
January 21, 2025
108th Legislature, Committee Interim Hearings, 2024
108 Committee Interim Hearings LR419
Comment on LR419 — Interim study to examine school meal programs in Nebraska.
November 8, 2024
108 Committee Interim Hearings LR320/LR425
Statement of Record on LR320 — Interim study to determine whether students with disabilities have experienced increased ability to access option enrollment opportunities in Nebraska and to examine potential changes to the enrollment option program to better ensure students with disabilities have an increased ability to access option enrollment opportunities.
November 7, 2024
108 Committee Interim Hearings LR321
Testimony on LR321 — Interim study to determine the scope and use of student surveillance, monitoring, and tracking technology by school officials in Nebraska
November 4, 2024
108th Legislature, Special Session 1, 2024
108S1 LR17CA
Testimony on LR17CA — Each governmental subdivision shall reserve at least three percent of its fiscal year spending, excluding bonded debt service, to use for declared emergencies only.
August 2, 2024
108S1 LR7CA
Testimony on LR7CA — Persons may sue governmental subdivisions in a manner prescribed by the Legislature for levying new taxes that have not been given prior voter approval at a regularly scheduled general election in violation of the laws of the State of Nebraska.
August 2, 2024
108S1 LB81
Testimony on LB81 — A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to education; to amend section 79-1001, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2023; to provide a termination date for the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act; and to repeal the original section.
August 2, 2024
108S1 LR6CA
Testimony on LR6CA which proposes to amend Article VIII, section 1 and to add a new section 14 to Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Nebraska to limit increases the valuation of real property, impose accountability on political subdivisions utilizing bonded indebtedness and define terms.
August 2, 2024
Statement on Pending Legislative Proposals as the Special Session Draws Near
Statement on pending legislative proposals during the special session
July 30, 2024
108S1 LB1
Testimony on LB 1 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to revenue and taxation.
July 30, 2024
108S1 LB9
Testimony on LB 9 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to school funding.
July 30, 2024
108S1 LR1CA
Testimony on LR1CA – A Resolution FOR AN Proposed Constitutional Amendment
July 30, 2024
108th Legislature, Second Session, 2024
108B LB1347
Testimony on LB 1347 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to schools; to adopt the Community Schools Act.
February 15, 2024
108B LB1403
Testimony on LB 1403 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to revenue and taxation; to amend sections 77-908 and 77-3806, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2022, and sections 77-7103, 77-7104, 77-7105, 77-7106, 77-7107, 77-7108, and 77-7109, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2023; to change provisions of the Opportunity Scholarships Act and change the use of credits under such act; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
February 15, 2024
108B LB1347
Testimony on LB 1347 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to schools; to adopt the Community Schools Act.
February 15, 2024
108B LB1388
Testimony on LB 1388 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to postsecondary education; to amend section 84-612, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2023; to adopt the Excellence in Education Scholarship Act and the Community College Promise Act; to provide for transfers from the Cash Reserve Fund; to repeal the original section; and to declare an emergency.
February 12, 2024
108B LB1050
Testimony on LB 1050 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to schools; to require school districts to provide menstrual products to students as prescribed; to define terms; to limit liability; and to provide powers and duties to school districts, the State Department of Education, and the State Board of Education.
February 12, 2024
108B LB1253
Online Comment on LB1253 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to education; to create the Dyslexia Research Grant Program
February 12, 2024
108B LB1053
Online Comment on LB1053 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Nebraska Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act; to amend sections 79-8,114 and 79-8,118, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2023; to authorize extended-career retention grants under the act as prescribed; to change a termination date; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency.
February 12, 2024
108B LB1121
Online Comment on LB1121 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Nebraska Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act; to amend section 79-8,114, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2023; to authorize additional grants under the act as prescribed; to repeal the original section; and to declare an emergency.
February 12, 2024
108B LB964
Online Comment on LB964 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to teachers; to amend section 85-3004, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2022; to adopt the Special Education Teacher Forgivable Loan Program Act; to provide for scholarships under the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act; and to repeal the original section.
February 12, 2024
108B LB1302
Online Comment on LB1146 – Adopt the Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
February 8, 2024
108B LB1402
Testimony on LB 1402 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to appropriations; to appropriate funds to the State Treasurer for the purpose of providing grants to scholarship-granting organizations; and to declare an emergency.
February 6, 2024
108B LB1146
Online Comment on LB1146 – (Murman) Provide an additional exception to the prohibition on suspending a student in pre-kindergarten through second grade.
February 6, 2024
108B LB1012
Online Comment on LB LB1012 – (Walz) Change provisions relating to certain tax levy and bonding authority of school districts.
February 6, 2024
108B LB1399
Online Comment on LB 1399 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to schools; to amend sections 79-530, 79-531, 79-532, and 79-533, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to change provisions relating to the involvement of parents, guardians, and educational decisionmakers in the education of children; to define terms; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
February 5, 2024
108B LB1193
Online Comment on LB 1193 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to education; to provide a process for a parent or guardian to request that such parent’s or guardian’s child repeat a grade under certain circumstances as prescribed; and to provide powers and duties.
February 5, 2024
108B LB1316
Testimony on LB 1316 – A bill which amends Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-3405 to remove a provision that allows school boards to override levy limits imposed with a seventy percent vote of the school board.
January 31, 2024
108B LB1241
Testimony on LB 1241 – A bill which introduces a levy limit based on the percentage increase in a political subdivision’s total taxable property valuation. An increase in property valuations must be offset by a reduction in the levy.
January 31, 2024
108B LB1063
Testimony on LB1063 – A bill to require approval by the voters of the school district prior to expenditure of special building funds as prescribed
January 23, 2024
108th Legislature, First Session, 2023
108A LB527
Testimony on LB527 – A bill to provide reimbursements for mental health expenditures; to state intent for appropriations; to change provisions relating to local system formula resources; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
March 21, 2023
108A LB681
Testimony on LB527 – A bill to rename and change provisions relating to the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Fund; to transfer funds; to harmonize provisions; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency — Liz Standish, Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs
March 15, 2023
108A LB627
Testimony on LB627 – to adopt the Free Student Meals Act; to eliminate provisions relating to reimbursement for school breakfast programs; and to outright repeal sections 79-10,138 and 79-10,139, — by Nutrition Services Director, Andrew Ashelford.
March 15, 2023
108A LB610
Testimony on LB610 – To appropriate money to the State Department of Education to fund career and technical education programs and career education student organizations — by Curriculum Specialist for Career and Technical Education, Jason Thomsen.
March 15, 2023
108A LB340
Testimony on LB340, a bill to amend section 79-266, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to change provisions relating to expelled students; and to repeal the original section — by Lincoln Public Schools
March 7, 2023
108A LB583
Testimony on LB583 – To provide for foundation aid and special education supplemental aid under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act — by Lincoln Board of Education member, Kathy Danek.
February 7, 2023
108A LB753
Testimony on LB753 – To adopt the Opportunity Scholarships Act and provide tax credits — by Lincoln Board of Education member, Barb Baier.
February 3, 2023
108A LB589
Testimony on LB589 LB 589 which would cap school district revenue growth. District property tax request authority would then be determined by subtracting non-property tax revenue from the total revenue limitation. The cap would not apply to property tax revenues required to pay bonded indebtedness. Non-property tax revenue would not include special education funding. — by Lincoln Public Schools
February 1, 2023
108A LB324
Testimony on LB324 – A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Special Education Act; to amend sections 79-1142 and 79-1145, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2022; to change provisions relating to reimbursements; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections. — by Lincoln Public Schools Director of Special Education, Jenny Fundus.
January 30, 2023
107th Legislature, Second Session, 2022
107B LB1237
Testimony on LB1237 – Adopt the Opportunity Scholarships Act and the Nebraska Child Care Contribution Tax Credit Act — by Lincoln Board of Education President, Connie Duncan.
February 9, 2022
107B LB890
Testimony on LB890 – Change the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act — by Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs, Liz Standish
January 25, 2022
107th Legislature, First Session, 2021
107A LB281
Testimony on LB281 – Require child sexual abuse prevention instructional programs for school students and staff — by Lincoln Board of Education member, Connie Duncan
February 23, 2021
107A LB396
Testimony on LB396 – which would expand the scale and reach of Nebraska-produced food by providing networking resources for Nebraska schools, local vegetable and fruit growers, and meat and dairy producers to increase the quantity of quality local food purchased by and served in schools. The bill would create 1 FTE at the Department of Education to administer the program. — by Assistant Superintendent for Governmental Relations and General Administration, John Neal
February 23, 2021
107A LB359
Testimony on LB359 – Change provisions regarding multicultural education as prescribed and provide powers for the State Board of Education — by Board of Education member, Barbara Baier
February 16, 2021
107A LB568
Testimony on LB568 – Provide for mental health first aid training for school districts and change provisions relating to the use of lottery funds — by LPS Assistant Superintendent for Governmental Relations and General Administration, John P. Neal
February 5, 2021
107A LR22CA
Testimony on LR 22CA — An amendment to the Nebraska Constitution to limit the property tax revenue raised by a political subdivision in any fiscal year to no more than three percent greater than the previous year — by Assistant Superintendent for Governmental Relations and General Administration, John Neal
January 27, 2021
107A LB408
Testimony on LB408 — A bill limiting the property tax request by a political subdivision in any fiscal year to no more than three percent greater than the previous year — by Assistant Superintendent for Governmental Relations and General Administration, John Neal
January 27, 2021
107A LB364
Testimony on LB364 regarding the Opportunity Scholarships Act — by Connie Duncan, member of the Lincoln Board of Education
January 27, 2021
107A LB243
Testimony on LB243 regarding “Access College Early Tech Promise Program Act” by Lincoln Board of Education member, Kathy Danek
January 27, 2021
106th Legislature, Second Session, 2020
106B LB1202
Testimony on LB1202 regarding “Adopt the Opportunity Scholarships Act and provide for tax credits” by Lincoln Board of Education member, Connie Duncan
February 20, 2020
106B LB1193
Testimony on LB1193 regarding “Change election provisions for certain bond issue, tax levy, and property tax limitation questions” by Lincoln Board of Education member, Kathy Danek
February 12, 2020
106B LB0974
Testimony on LB0974 regarding “Change taxation and school funding provisions” by Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs, Liz Standish
January 22, 2020
