This bill amends sections 79-2701 and 79-2702 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance the safety and privacy of students and school employees in public schools. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining safe learning environments while respecting constitutional rights. Notably, the bill prohibits school employees from facilitating immigration enforcement activities on school grounds unless a valid judicial warrant is presented. It also clarifies that a valid judicial warrant must be issued by a judge or magistrate and specifically authorizes the access sought, excluding administrative warrants or documents issued by federal agencies without judicial approval.

Additionally, the bill defines key terms related to school safety and law enforcement, including "school resource officer" and "valid judicial warrant." It establishes that school resource officers should primarily focus on enhancing safety and preventing law violations, while also ensuring that their presence does not disproportionately impact students from federally identified demographic categories. The bill aims to balance the interests of safety, parental rights, and student success, ultimately repealing the original sections 79-2701 and 79-2702.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 79-2701, 79-2702