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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,104 Access to school files or records; limitation; fees; disciplinary material; removed and destroyed; when; sharing of student data, records, and information.
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(1) Any student in any public school or his or her parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or school administrators shall have access to the school's files or records maintained concerning such student, including the right to inspect, review, and obtain copies of such files or …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,105 School files or records; provided upon student's transfer.
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A copy of a public or private school's files or records concerning a student, including academic material and any disciplinary material relating to any suspension or expulsion, shall be provided at no charge, upon request, to any public or private school to which the student tran…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,106 Department; gifts, devises, and bequests; accept; loans; terms and conditions.
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The State Department of Education may accept, in trust, any gifts, devises, and bequests to be held and administered by the department for the purpose of making loans to worthy and needy students attending any college, university, or community college in this state. Such loans sh…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,107 Student personnel services; supervision.
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The State Board of Education shall provide supervision and leadership to assure that appropriate student personnel services are provided by the schools and other agencies of this state. Student personnel services shall include school guidance, counseling, testing services, and al…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,114 Act, how cited.
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Sections 79-2,114 to 79-2,124 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,115 Terms, defined.
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For purposes of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Educational institution means any public preschool, any public elementary school or secondary school, any educational service unit, and the State Department of Education; a…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,116 Legislative findings; discriminatory practices enumerated.
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The Legislature finds and declares that it shall be an unfair or discriminatory practice for any educational institution to discriminate on the basis of sex in any program or activity. Such discriminatory practices include, but are not limited to, the following practices: (1) Exc…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,117 Rules and regulations; institutions adopt; department; duties.
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The governing boards of educational institutions shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations needed to carry out the Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act. The State Department of Education shall provide such technical assistance in the development of these rules and r…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,118 Violation; complaint; filing; disposition; procedure; governing board; duties.
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(1) Any person aggrieved by a violation of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act or any rule, regulation, or procedure adopted pursuant to the act may file a complaint with the governing board of the educational institution committing such violation. Such complaint shal…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,119 Disposition of complaint; claimant; acceptance.
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If the claimant under section 79-2,118 elects to accept the written disposition of the complaint made by the governing board under such section, he or she shall notify such board in writing of his or her acceptance within sixty days after receipt of such disposition, at which tim…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,120 Disposition of complaint; claimant; rejection; court action authorized; limitation.
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If the claimant under section 79-2,118 elects not to accept the written disposition of such complaint made by the governing board under such section, he or she may, within one hundred eighty days after receipt of such disposition, file an original action in the district court of …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,121 Complaint; failure of governing board to act; claimant's remedies.
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If the governing board fails to dispose of any written complaint filed pursuant to the Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act within one hundred eighty days after the date of filing, such complaint may be withdrawn by the claimant and he or she may then proceed to file an or…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,122 Violation; complaint; prerequisite to other remedy.
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No original action asserting a violation of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act may be filed in any district court unless a complaint asserting such violation is first filed with the governing board of the educational institution committing such discriminatory act or …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,123 Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act; complaint; applicability.
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The Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act does not prohibit a person asserting a claim for discrimination in employment or the conditions thereof from filing a complaint pursuant to the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act. Filing a complaint pursuant to the Nebraska Fair …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,124 Act, how construed.
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The Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act does not prohibit any educational institution from maintaining separate toilet facilities, locker rooms, or living facilities for the different sexes.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,125 Act, how cited.
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Sections 79-2,125 to 79-2,135 shall be known and may be cited as the Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,126 Terms, defined.
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For purposes of the Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act: (1) Extracurricular activities means student activities or organizations which are supervised or administered by the school district, which do not count toward graduation or advancement between gra…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,127 Student fees authorized.
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Except as provided in section 79-2,133, a governing body may require and collect fees or other funds from or on behalf of students or require students to provide specialized equipment or specialized attire for any of the following purposes: (1) Participation in extracurricular ac…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,127.01 Donations authorized.
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The Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act does not limit the ability of a governing body to request donations of money, materials, equipment, or attire to defray costs if the request is made in such a way that it is clear that the request is not a requirem…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,128 Extracurricular activities; incidentals furnished by students; authorized.
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A governing body may require students to furnish minor personal or minor consumable items for participation in extracurricular activities.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,129 Nonspecialized attire furnished by students; authorized.
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A governing body may require students to furnish and wear nonspecialized attire meeting general written guidelines for specified courses and activities if the written guidelines are reasonably related to the course or activity.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,131 Musical instruments furnished by students; fee authorized; when.
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A governing body may require students to furnish musical instruments for participation in optional music courses that are not extracurricular activities if the governing body provides for the use of a musical instrument without charge for any student who qualifies for free or red…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,132 School store; authorized.
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The Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act does not preclude operation of a school store in which students may purchase food, beverages, and personal or consumable items. A school store need not have a permanent physical presence and may consist of providin…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,133 Fee waiver policy.
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Each governing body shall establish a policy waiving the fees and providing the items otherwise required to be provided by students pursuant to subdivision (1) of section 79-2,127 for students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches under United States Department of Agricul…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,134 Student fee policy; hearing; procedure; contents.
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On or before August 1, 2002, and annually each year thereafter, each school board shall hold a public hearing at a regular or special meeting of the board on a proposed student fee policy, following a review of the amount of money collected from students pursuant to, and the use …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,135 Student fee fund.
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Each school district that collects money from students pursuant to subdivisions (1), (3), and (8) of section 79-2,127 shall establish a student fee fund. For purposes of this section, student fee fund means a separate school district fund not funded by tax revenue, into which all…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,136 Part-time enrollment; extracurricular activities; school board; duties; section, how construed.
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(1) Each school board shall allow the part-time enrollment of students, for all courses selected by the students, who are residents of, or admitted to, the school district pursuant to subsection (1), (2), or (11) of section 79-215 and who are also enrolled in a private, denominat…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,137 School district; development and adoption of bullying prevention and education policy; review.
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(1) The Legislature finds and declares that: (a) Bullying disrupts a school's ability to educate students; and (b) Bullying threatens public safety by creating an atmosphere in which such behavior can escalate into violence. (2) For purposes of this section, bullying means any on…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,138 Act, how cited.
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Sections 79-2,138 to 79-2,142 shall be known and may be cited as the Lindsay Ann Burke Act.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,139 Legislative findings and intent.
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The Legislature finds and declares that all students have a right to work and study in a safe, supportive environment that is free from harassment, intimidation, and violence. The Legislature further finds that when a student is a victim of dating violence, his or her academic li…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,140 Terms, defined.
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For purposes of the Lindsay Ann Burke Act, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Dating partner means any person, regardless of gender, involved in an intimate relationship with another person primarily characterized by the expectation of affectionate involvement whether cas…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,141 Model dating violence policy; department; school district; duties; publication; staff training; redress under other law.
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(1) On or before March 1, 2010, the department shall develop and adopt a model dating violence policy to assist school districts in developing policies for dating violence. (2) On or before July 1, 2010, each school district shall develop and adopt a specific policy to address in…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,142 School district; incorporate dating violence education.
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Each school district shall incorporate dating violence education that is age-appropriate into the school program. Dating violence education shall include, but not be limited to, defining dating violence, recognizing dating violence warning signs, and identifying characteristics o…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,143 State school security director; appointment.
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The position of state school security director is created within the State Department of Education. The Commissioner of Education shall appoint the director based on experience, knowledge, and skills in the field of school security.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,144 State school security director; duties.
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The state school security director appointed pursuant to section 79-2,143 shall be responsible for providing leadership and support for safety and security for the public schools. Duties of the director include, but are not limited to: (1) Collecting safety and security plans, re…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,145 Rules and regulations.
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The State Board of Education, based on the recommendations of the state school security director appointed pursuant to section 79-2,143, may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations establishing minimum school security standards on or before July 1, 2016. Any rules or regulatio…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,146 Behavioral and mental health training; suicide awareness and prevention training; requirements.
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(1) Beginning in school year 2023-24, all public school employees who interact with students and any other appropriate personnel, as determined by the school superintendent, shall receive behavioral and mental health training with a focus on suicide awareness and prevention train…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,147 Legislative findings.
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The Legislature finds that: (1) Pediatric cancer is the number one cause of death due to disease in the United States for children from birth to fourteen years of age; (2) Nebraska ranks fifth in the United States in incidence of pediatric cancer; (3) Eighty percent of children w…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,148 Return-to-learn protocol; establishment.
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Each approved or accredited public, private, denominational, or parochial school shall establish a return-to-learn protocol for students returning to school after being treated for pediatric cancer. The return-to-learn protocol shall recognize that students who have been treated …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,149 Legislative findings.
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The Legislature finds and declares that: (1) Pregnant and parenting students face enormous challenges to completing their education. The majority of young women who become pregnant in high school leave school which detrimentally impacts their financial, social, and educational fu…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,150 School board; duties.
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Beginning May 1, 2018, the school board of each school district shall adopt a written policy to be implemented at the start of the 2018-19 school year which provides for standards and guidelines to accommodate absences related to pregnancy and child care for pregnant and parentin…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,151 State Department of Education; model policy; contents.
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On or before December 1, 2017, the State Department of Education may develop and distribute a model policy to encourage the educational success of pregnant and parenting students. At a minimum, such policy shall: (1) Specifically identify procedures to anticipate and provide for …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,152 State Department of Education; powers.
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In addition to the development of a model policy, the State Department of Education may offer training for teachers, counselors, and administrators on each school district's policy adopted under section 79-2,150 and the rights of pregnant and parenting students to receive equal a…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,153 Act, how cited.
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Sections 79-2,153 to 79-2,155 shall be known and may be cited as the Student Online Personal Protection Act.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,154 Terms, defined.
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For purposes of the Student Online Personal Protection Act: (1) Covered information means personally identifiable information or material or information that is linked to personally identifiable information or material in any medium or format that is not publicly available and is…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,155 Operator; prohibited acts; duties; use or disclosure of covered information; applicability of section.
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(1) An operator shall not knowingly: (a) Engage in targeted advertising on the operator's site, service, or application or targeted advertising on any other site, service, or application if the targeting of the advertising is based on any information, including covered informatio…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,156 Military recruiter; access to routine directory information; school board policy; parent or guardian; request to not release information.
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(1) The school board of each school district shall adopt a policy to provide, except as provided in subdivision (2)(a) of this section, access to routine directory information for each student in a high school grade upon a request made by a military recruiter. (2)(a) Except as pr…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,157 Poster regarding reports of child abuse or neglect; authorized.
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(1) Each public school in Nebraska may post in a clearly visible location in a public area of the school that is readily accessible to students a sign in English and Spanish, using terminology appropriate for posting in schools, that contains the statewide toll-free number establ…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,158 Dress code and grooming policy; school board; adopt; enforcement; requirements.
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(1) On or before July 1, 2025, the school board of each school district shall adopt a written dress code and grooming policy to be implemented at the start of the 2025-26 school year that is consistent with the model policy developed by the State Department of Education in accord…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,159 Model dress code and grooming policy; department; duties; health and safety standard; requirements.
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(1) For purposes of this section: (a) Department means the State Department of Education; (b) National origin includes characteristics associated with actual or perceived place of birth, ancestry, or ethnicity including, but not limited to, skin color, natural and protective hair…