This bill amends section 79-532 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance school policies regarding the involvement of parents, guardians, and educational decisionmakers in educational settings. The updated provisions outline how school districts will provide access to various educational materials and activities, accommodate requests for monitoring school events, and establish circumstances under which parents can request their children be excused from certain school experiences. Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for the administration of sensitive surveys, including a mandate for schools to notify parents at least fifteen days prior to administering such surveys, detailing the nature of the questions and how the information will be used.

The bill also emphasizes the rights of parents, guardians, and educational decisionmakers concerning these surveys, allowing them to request copies, review the surveys in person, and exempt their children from participation. Furthermore, it prohibits the administration of surveys requesting sexual information to students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The bill ensures compliance with federal privacy laws and repeals the original section 79-532, thereby consolidating and updating the legal framework governing parental involvement in schools.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 79-532
Final Reading: 79-532