Recent activity at Nebraska Department of Education
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Nov 6, 2026·Board meeting
State Board of Education Meeting
The Board discussed items related to the consent agenda, including updates on literacy initiatives and the final report from the School Financing Review Commission. The meeting also addressed recent election results, including the re-election of board members and the selection of incoming members, while acknowledging the service of departing members. Additionally, the Board recognized the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, discussing her advocacy for STEM education, professional development activities, and work with future educators across the state.
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School Financing Review Commission Commission Meeting
The commission focused on the review and adoption of its proposed annual report to the Nebraska Legislature. Members discussed minor clarifications regarding the presentation of school funding formula resources and state contributions. A motion was carried to adopt the report, direct the chair to submit it to the legislature, and authorize the executive committee to make non-substantive changes. Additionally, the commission discussed the current levels of state funding for schools and debated the inclusion of language regarding state-to-state spending comparisons.
Oct 20, 2026·Board meeting
Nebraska Department of Education Public Hearing
The public hearing was held to discuss proposed revisions to Title 92, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 19, regarding school enrollment regulations. Key topics included modifications to the enrollment option program, such as specifying criteria for school districts evaluating option enrollment applications and requirements for documenting capacity evaluations. Additional revisions involved adding new definitions, removing obsolete references to previous rules and statutes, updating outdated citations, and streamlining forms by directing users to the department's website. The department staff confirmed that no public input was received during the initial draft comment period, and no further testimony was presented at the hearing.
Oct 6, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Heartland School Safety and Security Summit Agenda
The summit focuses on school safety, security, and student well-being through collaborative sessions. Key discussion topics include tabletop exercises on school crisis management, the impact of AI companions on youth well-being, educator safety strategies, evaluation of recent school attacks, and lesson learned from first responders. Additional sessions cover crisis recovery interventions, navigating lockdowns, using AI tools for emergency planning, preventing dating and sexual violence, and enhancing school culture through mentorship and proactive support measures.
