LB1207

Require school districts to provide mental health leave for school employees

Failed·4/17/26
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Nebraska LB1207 would require school districts to provide mental health leave for school employees.

Nebraska LB1207 mandates that each full-time school district employee be granted five days of mental health leave annually, paid at their usual salary. This leave does not affect other accrued leave. The bill prohibits districts from requiring medical or mental health provider documentation for leave use. The act declares an emergency, indicating immediate implementation upon approval.

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Calendar

Feb 17

1:30 PM

Education Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Feb 6

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 17, 2026

Jan 23

Legislature

Referred to Education Committee