Unicameral Update
Nebraska schools could once again suspend students in pre-K through second grade under two proposals considered March 17 by the Education Committee.
Both LB149, as introduced by Blair Sen. Ben Hansen, and LB430, sponsored by Glenvil Sen. Dave Murman, would amend the Nebraska Student Discipline Act and repeal a 2023 law prohibiting schools from suspending students in pre-K through second grade.
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