A package of eleven different education bills was introduced on Friday morning
In a press conference, some state lawmakers introduced eleven different education bills, ranging from training educators on mental health topics to funding the Youth Opportunities in Learning and Occupations Act, and much more.
“It’s critical that we make these types of investments in our young people. Now is the time more than ever,” Sen. Tony Vargas of Omaha said.
It also included a bill to review how public schools are financed through the Tax Equity Education Opportunities Act of 1990. Even though in the recently proposed state budget he announced there will be no proposed cuts in funding towards Nebraska Public Schools.
“We should remember that that has only happened three out of the last sixteen years, and that it has transferred burden to local property tax payers. We need a comprehensive review of the state’s school funding formula,” Sen. Wendy DeBoer of Omaha said.
The supporters of this whole package of bills believe if it were to all pass, it could lead to a massive change throughout the state.
“A strong state policy to focus in this area will pay long term dividends for educators and their students,” NSEA President Jenni Benson said.
If you would like to learn more about each of the bill you can click on the links below to learn more about each bill.
LB120 – Require teacher and school staff to receive training on behavioral and mental health
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB120.pdf
LB241 – Provide for teacher mentoring program grants using income from solar and wind agreements on school lands https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB241.pdf
LB255 – Change provisions relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB255.pdf
LB327 – State intent to appropriate funds for an increase in rates paid to behavioral health service providers
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB327.pdf
LB346 – Change special education reimbursements
https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB346.pdf
LB351 – Provide for school district levy and bonding authority for cybersecurity and violence prevention
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB351.pdf
LB390 – Provide duties regarding school resource officers and security guards
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB390.pdf
LB619 – Require coverage under insurance policies for mental health services delivered in schools
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB619.pdf
LB667 – Adopt the Youth Opportunities in Learning and Occupations Act
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB667.pdf
LB679 – Create the School Financing Review Commission
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB679.pdf
LB728 – Provide duties relating to school meals
https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB728.pdf
