This bill amends several sections of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to prohibit individuals convicted of specific sexual offenses, including first-degree sexual assault, sexual assault of a child, and domestic assault, from monitoring or providing instruction at non-accredited schools. The new legal language aims to enhance student safety by ensuring that individuals with serious criminal backgrounds are barred from positions of authority in educational settings. Additionally, the bill modifies the Child Protection and Family Safety Act, outlining the responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Commissioner of Education regarding confidentiality and notification processes related to these prohibitions.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a definition for "educational decisionmaker," clarifying the role of individuals making educational decisions for children under legal guardianship. It also establishes that individuals convicted of child abuse are prohibited from monitoring or providing instruction at non-accredited schools and prevents those under investigation for child abuse from transferring students to exempt schools. The legislation aims to strengthen child safety in educational environments and repeals several outdated sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to update the legal framework governing educational decision-making.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-319, 28-319.01, 28-320, 28-320.01, 28-320.02, 28-322.02, 28-322.03, 28-322.04, 28-322.05, 28-323, 28-707, 28-710, 28-713.03, 79-1601