LB500

Create the School Financing Review Commission

Failed·4/17/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the School Financing Review Commission to review and recommend changes to school funding in Nebraska.

The bill creates the School Financing Review Commission to conduct an in-depth review of school financing methods in Nebraska. The commission will explore alternatives to property tax reliance, assess the use of sales tax and income measures, and evaluate the impact of funding on school quality and performance. It will also examine funding for prekindergarten and college-readiness programs. The commission will submit a final report with recommendations to the Governor, State Board of Education, and the Legislature by December 1, 2025.

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Calendar

Feb 10, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 10, 2025

1:30 PM

Education Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Feb 7, 2025

Legislature

DeBoer AM123 filed