Prioritizing Fact-Based Education
“Fact-based education is crucial for deeper understanding, critical thinking, and problem solving which can ultimately lead to more informed and empowered citizens” - Tessa Priesman
Bills related to Nebraska schools are included in this section. The majority of Nebraskan students do not have a prominent voice in the legislative process — NEw Voices wants to change that. Join us as we center young people in education policy.
Carryover Bills
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Education Committee | Conrad
This bill would require the Nebraska State School Board to develop a model policy for the use of student surveillance technology. The model must identify the tools used for surveillance and their privacy protections.
LB31 is still in committee.
Schools should not be able to utilize surveillance technology without the parent and student knowing. NEw Voices supports legislation that increases transparency for Nebraskan families.
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Education Committee | M. Cavanaugh
This bill would provide free breakfast and lunch to all public and private school students.
LB14 is still in committee.
Nebraska students should be focused on coursework not where there next meal is coming from. NEw Voices supports legislation that makes being a student more accessible in Nebraska.
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Revenue Committee | Sorrentino
This bill implements a one-for-one tax break to fund private schools. Nebraska voters repealed school choice legislation via the ballot initiative in 2024.
LB509 is still in committee.
Public dollars should stay in public schools. NEw Voices strongly opposes legislation that takes away the opportunity for equitable access to a fully funded public education.
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Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee | Kauth
NEw Voices firmly opposes this bill, which would mandate discrimination against transgender Nebraskans in our public schools.
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Education Committee | Education Committee on behalf of Governor Pillen
NEw Voices opposes this bill, which would allow Pre-K through 2nd grade students to be suspended from their schools.
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Education Committee | Dungan
NEw Voices strongly supports this bill, which would prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from accessing schools unless they have a valid judicial warrant.
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Education Committee | Andersen
NEw Voices strongly opposes this bill, which would make Nebraskans who have a pending immigration status no longer eligible for resident status when applying for Nebraska’s state universities.
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