This bill amends section 79-405 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to clarify the powers of school districts as corporate entities and introduces new provisions regarding "ban and bar actions." It establishes that school districts have the authority to restrict access to school property and activities to protect students and staff, but such actions must adhere to specific limitations outlined in the bill. The bill defines "ban and bar action" and mandates that these actions can only be implemented in response to immediate threats or to enforce court orders, ensuring that they are limited in scope and duration.

Additionally, the bill requires the State Board of Education to develop and distribute a model policy regarding ban and bar actions by January 1, 2026. This policy must protect the rights of parents and family members to be involved in their children's education, provide written notice of any ban and bar actions, and allow individuals to contest these actions through a hearing process. Public school districts are required to adopt either the model policy or a consistent policy by July 1, 2026. The original section 79-405 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 79-405