LB653

Change provisions relating to acceptance of students under the enrollment option program and discipline of students under the Student Discipline Act

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Nebraska LB653 amends provisions for student enrollment and discipline, and modifies the Education Future Fund.

Nebraska LB653 modifies the enrollment option program by prioritizing siblings of enrolled students, students previously enrolled as open enrollment students, and those contributing to socioeconomic diversity. It mandates school districts to report capacity annually and sets standards for accepting or rejecting applications. The bill also changes the authorized uses of the Education Future Fund, including funding for special education reimbursements, teacher recruitment, and career and technical education.

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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15 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 11, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 11, 2025

1:30 PM

Education Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Provisions/portions of LB430 amended into LB653 by AM995

Mar 4

Legislature

Approved by Governor on March 4, 2026

Mar 3

Legislature

Presented to Governor on February 27, 2026