This bill amends section 79-405 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to clarify the powers of school districts as corporate entities and to establish specific guidelines regarding "ban and bar actions." It introduces a new provision that allows school districts to restrict access to school property and activities to protect students and staff, but this authority is subject to limitations outlined in the bill. The bill defines "ban and bar action" and mandates that such actions can only be taken in response to immediate threats or to enforce court orders, ensuring that they are limited in scope and duration, and do not exceed one calendar year unless required by a court.

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 and provide a process for individuals subject to a ban and bar action to contest it. Public school districts are required to adopt this 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 The original section 79-405 is repealed as part of this legislative update.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