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NE LB1077
NE LB1077Prohibit public schools, public postsecondary institutions, and governmental entities from training or teaching certain concepts relating to race and sex and provide for withholding of state funds
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Introduced
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
In Committee
01/21/2022
01/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/20/2022
04/20/2022
Introduced Session
107th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to government; to provide restrictions and requirements for governmental entities, public postsecondary institutions, and public schools conducting mandatory staff or student training or education involving certain concepts relating to race and sex; to define terms; to provide for enforcement by the Attorney General; to provide for withholding of funds for violations; and to provide duties for the Board of Regents, Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, State Department of Education, and State Treasurer.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to prohibit public schools, public postsecondary institutions, and governmental entities in Nebraska from training or teaching certain concepts relating to race and sex. It defines key terms such as "governmental entity," "protected characteristic," and "specific defined concepts" that include claims of racial or sexual superiority, systemic racism or sexism, and other forms of race or sex stereotyping. The bill provides for enforcement by the state Attorney General, allows for withholding of state funds for violations, and outlines duties for various state education authorities. The bill aims to restrict the teaching of certain ideas while still allowing for discussions of topics like sexism, slavery, and racial discrimination as part of academic curricula.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed (on 04/20/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=46904 |
| Fiscal Note for LB1077 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/107/PDF/FN/LB1077_20220223-123755.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/107/PDF/SI/LB1077.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/107/PDF/Intro/LB1077.pdf |
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