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NE LB296
Require the State Department of Education to create a centralized education records system and employ registrars relating to students under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court and change provisions relating to graduation requirements and the State Department of Education Improvement Grant Fund
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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Passed
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Introduced Session
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to education; to amend sections 79-303.01, 79-729, and 79-1054, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to require the State Department of Education to create a centralized education records system for students under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court and employ registrars as prescribed; to provide powers and duties to the Commissioner of Education related to issuing high school diplomas to students under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court as prescribed; to change provisions related to graduation requirements; to change provisions relating to the improvement grant program established by the State Board of Education and the authorized uses of the State Department of Education Improvement Grant Fund; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Nebraska State Department of Education to create a centralized education records system for students under the jurisdiction of juvenile court, with the goal of ensuring these students' educational services are not disrupted and their academic records are promptly shared. The bill mandates that the department employ specialized registrars who will maintain accurate education records and analyze high school students' academic work to determine if additional credit hours should be awarded. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, the bill provides special graduation provisions for students who have been under juvenile court jurisdiction, allowing them to graduate from their high school or receive a state high school diploma more easily. Additionally, the bill modifies the State Department of Education Improvement Grant Fund to cover the costs of this new centralized records system and registrar positions. The legislation aims to improve educational coordination and support for students in the juvenile court system by creating a more streamlined and supportive educational approach that recognizes the unique challenges these students may face in completing their high school education.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by Governor on March 11, 2025 (on 03/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58947 |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Slip/LB296.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Final/LB296.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Engrossed/LB296.pdf |
| Enrollment and Review ST7 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/ST7.pdf |
| Analysis - Committee Statement | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/CS/LB296.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for LB296 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB296_20250127-114542.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB296.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB296.pdf |
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