Nebraska 2026 Session Status: Introduced

LR440 — The official site of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature

Last action — Referred to Education Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Legislature
  4. 4
    To Executive
  5. 5
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Legislature. Introduced March 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Interim study to examine the identification, evaluation, and effectiveness of reading screeners approved by the State Department of Education and utilized by school districts, and to examine whether improvements to screening practices should precede consideration of student retention at the third-grade level

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Date of introduction

  2. Referred to Executive Board

  3. Referred to Education Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (48)

48 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does LR440 do?
Interim study to examine the identification, evaluation, and effectiveness of reading screeners approved by the State Department of Education and utilized by school districts, and to examine whether improvements to screening practices should precede consideration of student retention at the third-grade level
Who sponsors LR440?
LR440 is sponsored by Jana Hughes.
What is the current status of LR440?
This bill has been introduced in the Legislature. Introduced March 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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