This bill amends various sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance educational reporting requirements and programs. It mandates that school districts provide detailed reports on option enrollment applications, including the number of applications approved and rejected, with a focus on the reasons for rejections, especially for students with disabilities. The Commissioner of Education is required to compile this data annually for the Legislature. Additionally, the bill updates provisions related to alternative schools and educational programs for expelled students, ensuring that districts have appropriate options and follow specific procedures prior to expulsion.

Moreover, the bill introduces the Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship Program to recruit and train new teachers, establishing specific completion requirements and grant opportunities for teachers in high-need areas. It also requires the Board of Educational Lands and Funds to provide information to the State Treasurer for the apportionment of the temporary school fund. Key changes include new reporting requirements for reading deficiencies in students from kindergarten to third grade, a shift from grants to funding for the College Pathway Program Act, and an extension of the deadline for school districts to submit property tax request documents from September 30 to October 15. The bill aims to streamline educational processes and improve the overall quality of education in Nebraska by repealing obsolete provisions and harmonizing existing laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 79-239, 79-266, 79-308, 79-528, 79-816, 79-1035, 79-3407, 79-3703, 79-3704