LB589

Change provisions relating to reimbursement for special education programs and support services and require school districts to provide special education staff with professional leave

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Nebraska LB589 amends reimbursement for special education programs and requires school districts to provide special education staff with professional.

Nebraska LB589 changes the reimbursement process for special education programs and support services. It mandates that the Department of Education reimburse school districts 80% of their allowable excess costs for special education and support services. If General Fund appropriations are insufficient, the remaining reimbursement will be paid from the Education Future Fund. The bill also requires school districts to provide special education staff with four days of professional leave annually for completing essential documentation for students receiving special education services.

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Calendar

Feb 11, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 11, 2025

1:30 PM

Education Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Feb 4, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 11, 2025