Nebraska voters rejected 'school choice' program. Now lawmakers want to revive it.
Months after voters repealed a program that appropriated $10 million per year for scholarships to private and faith-based schools, multiple Nebraska lawmakers introduced bills in hopes of reviving it.
‘Hope’: Omaha mother, daughters call to revive Nebraska school choice law
An Omaha mother and her daughters encouraged state lawmakers Tuesday to revive school choice legislation to help thousands of other Nebraska families. Christina Chvala of Omaha, flanked by her daughters — 14-year-old Olu,
Nebraska school choice supporters, opponents ready for another rematch
Advocates and opponents of school choice in Nebraska are gearing up for a legislative session featuring efforts to revive the policies.
Nebraska senators announce ‘school choice’ legislation
In November, Nebraskans voted to repeal the state’s school choice referendum, LB1402A, which earmarked $10 million from Nebraska’s general fund for private school scholarships. Get a first alert to breaking news delivered to your inbox. Sign up for First Alert 6 email alerts.
Nebraska state senator introduces new private school scholarship bill after voters reject 2024 law
Fifty-seven percent of Nebraskans voted to do away with the law that funded scholarships to be used for private schools. Supporters argued it was the right thing to do for students who want to go to a private school but can't afford to.
Nebraska's chief justice talks tech, funding in annual State of the Judiciary address
In his 30-minute address, Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke spoke of the judicial branch's accomplishments ...
EXPLAINER: How to submit your comments on Nebraska’s ‘winner-take-all’ hearing
The Legislature will have a hearing on LB3, the proposed bill to turn Nebraska into a “winner-take-all” state, at 1:30 p.m.
Nebraska Legislature hears testimony from teachers who pay for their own supplies
Based on studies shared with the legislature on Monday, the average Nebraska teacher spends about $860 of their own money per ...
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Nebraska THC retailers ask lawmakers to regulate, not outlaw, substance
As Nebraska's attorney general implored lawmakers Wednesday to outlaw the hemp-derived THC products for sale in shops ...
Nebraska lawmakers consider limiting school superintendent pay to 5 times a starting teacher's
The chair of the Nebraska Legislature's Education Committee is proposing the state cap superintendent compensation as ...
Nebraska would rev up role in curbing undocumented workers under bill targeting employers
Nebraska would rev up the state's role in curbing undocumented workers, target business licenses, under a proposal before the ...