LB538

Require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy regarding discrimination and antisemitism, require school boards to adopt a policy regarding discrimination and antisemitism, and provide for Title VI coordinators

Failed·4/17/26
Introduced Text

Nebraska LB538 mandates policies against discrimination and antisemitism in schools and postsecondary institutions, and establishes Title VI.

Nebraska LB538 requires the State Board of Education to create a model policy against discrimination and antisemitism. School boards must adopt policies prohibiting discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or marital status, and treat antisemitic discrimination similarly to racial discrimination. The bill also mandates antisemitism awareness training for students and employees.

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Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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1 Nay

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11 Not Voting

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 3, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 3, 2025

1:30 PM

Education Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Feb 6

Legislature

Enrollment and Review ER112 adopted

Feb 6

Legislature

Hardin AM1972 filed