LB685

Require schools to install a secure master key box as prescribed, provide powers and duties to the state school security director, change provisions relating to a grant program for security-related infrastructure projects and the School Safety and Security Fund, and provide for a transfer from the Cash Reserve Fund

Failed·4/17/26
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Nebraska LB685 mandates secure master key boxes for schools, assigns duties to the state school security director, revises grant program provisions.

Nebraska LB685 requires each approved or accredited public, private, denominational, or parochial school to install a secure master key box for emergency access. The state school security director is tasked with overseeing compliance, recommending minimum security standards, and conducting school security assessments. The bill also modifies the grant program for security-related infrastructure projects and creates the School Safety and Security Fund. Additionally, it details transfers from the Cash Reserve Fund to various state funds and projects.

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Calendar

Feb 18, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 18, 2025

1:30 PM

Education Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Feb 10, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 18, 2025