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Nebraska Legislature Bill LB962

Nebraska 2023-2024 Regular Session

Nebraska Legislature Bill LB962

Introduced
1/4/24  
Refer
1/8/24  

Caption

Prohibit the use of certain projection maps in public schools and require each school board to adopt a policy relating to projection maps

Impact

If enacted, LB962 would have a direct influence on the educational policies of public schools across the state. It would require each school board to create policies that govern the use of projection maps, which could include guidelines for selection, usage, and content restrictions. This legislation intends to provide a clear framework under which schools operate, simplifying the decision-making process for educators regarding instructional materials and promoting a more controlled learning environment.

Summary

LB962 aims to prohibit the use of certain projection maps in public schools and mandates that each school board adopt a policy regarding the use of projection maps. The legislation is designed to standardize the approach to media and materials used during instruction, ensuring that any projection maps employed are appropriate for educational purposes. Proponents argue that this will enhance the quality of education by maintaining focus on suitable content while minimizing distractions in the classroom.

Contention

The discussions surrounding LB962 may reveal a division of opinion among education stakeholders. Supporters of the bill likely advocate for the necessity of monitored educational materials, arguing that such measures protect students from inappropriate content. Conversely, opponents may voice concerns about administrative overreach and the potential stifling of teacher creativity and autonomy in utilizing multimedia resources for instruction. The requirement for school boards to adopt new policies may also evoke apprehensions about additional bureaucratic hurdles in educational settings.

Latest LB962 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NE SB5123

Expanding protections for certain students to promote inclusivity in public schools.

NE HB1855

Expanding protections for certain students to promote inclusivity in public schools.

NE LB390

Require each school board to adopt a policy relating to access by a parent, guardian, or educational decisionmaker to certain school library information

NE LB1329

Change provisions relating to handguns and firearms in school environments, classification of school districts, excessive absenteeism and truancy, the enrollment option program, certain educational certificates, permits, and endorsements, certain tax levy and bonding authority of school districts, requirements for various school and education programs, and the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act, provide for grants relating to school mapping data, prohibit certain debt collection activities, and provide requirements for the use of certain maps for schools

NE LB1339

Change provisions relating to possession of firearms in schools and authorize schools to provide emergency response mapping data to public safety agencies

NE LB670

Require schools to adopt a safety plan and provide and change requirements related to training for staff of child care and schools

NE LB599

Require the State Board of Education to adopt a policy relating to cybersecurity

NE LB605

Require each school board to adopt a policy relating to transgender student participation in extracurricular activities sponsored by a school or an athletics or activities association

NE LB673

Provide grants to schools that adopt a policy to provide emergency response mapping data to law enforcement agencies and provide powers and duties for the State Department of Education and State Board of Education

NE LB538

Require school boards and postsecondary educational institutions to adopt a policy and provide training relating to discrimination and antisemitism and provide for Title VI coordinators

Similar Bills

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