The bill amends section 79-1003 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, which relates to the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act, by redefining key terms within the Act. A significant change is the removal of the phrase "one hundred ten percent of" from the definition of "free lunch and free milk calculated students." This adjustment eliminates the previous limit on the calculation of students eligible for free meals under the community eligibility provision, thereby aligning the criteria with current federal guidelines and enhancing clarity regarding eligibility for free lunch and milk. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision to repeal the original section of 79-1003, indicating a comprehensive update to the definitions and terms used in the Act. By redefining terms such as "state aid," "state support," and "very sparse local system," the bill aims to modernize the language of the law to better reflect contemporary educational funding practices. These changes are intended to improve the clarity and effectiveness of the legislation, ultimately impacting the allocation of educational funding and support within Nebraska's school systems.

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Introduced: 79-1003