LB551

Prohibit tenure at certain postsecondary educational institutions and require a written policy regarding terms and conditions of employment

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Nebraska LB551 aims to prohibit tenure at certain postsecondary institutions and mandate written policies on employment terms.

Nebraska LB551 seeks to amend state statutes to prohibit the establishment of academic tenure at postsecondary educational institutions governed by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska and the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges. The bill also mandates that these boards adopt written policies regarding employee agreements, grounds for dismissal, performance evaluations, and disciplinary standards.

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Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Mar 17, 2025

1:30 PM

Education Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Mar 10, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for March 17, 2025