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NE LB675

NE LB675
Change provisions relating to education


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Introduced
01/23/2019
In Committee
01/25/2019
Crossed Over
05/07/2019
Passed
05/15/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/30/2019

Introduced Session

106th Legislature

Bill Summary

Change provisions relating to education

AI Summary

This bill changes provisions relating to education. The key provisions are: - Adjusts the base limitation for school district budget growth, setting it at 1.5% for school years 2017-18 and 2018-19, and 2% for 2019-20 before allowing the Legislature to adjust it annually. - Expands the State Board of Education's authority over accreditation, evaluation, and coordination of educational service units. - Increases the maximum contract length for school districts from 4 to 7 years for certain services. - Modifies the definitions and requirements related to the Special Education Act, including updating terminology, clarifying the responsibilities of the Department of Education, and changing some reimbursement and reporting procedures. - Provides additional support and guidance for the use of educational technology and digital learning. - Makes various other technical and clarifying changes to education laws.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Provisions/portions of LB431 amended into LB675 by AM1308 (on 05/31/2019)

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