Nebraska 109th Legislature (2025-2026) Status: In Committee

LB 498 — Change provisions relating to foundation aid and certification dates under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Legislature
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Legislature. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Legislature.

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  • In Committee

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the foundation aid calculations and certification dates under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act in Nebraska.

  • Section 79-1006

    June 15, 2023 → June 15, 2025

    Extends the certification deadline for foundation aid to June 15, 2025.

  • Section 79-1006

    one thousand five hundred dollars → one thousand five hundred dollars multiplied by (ii) the number of formula students for such school district

    Clarifies how the foundation aid is calculated for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25.

  • Section 79-1006

    For school fiscal year 2025-26 and each school fiscal year thereafter, sixty percent of foundation aid shall be included as a formula resource pursuant to section 79-1017.01. → For school fiscal year 2025-26 and each school fiscal year thereafter, sixty percent of foundation aid shall be included as a formula resource pursuant to section 79-1017.01.

    Maintains the inclusion of a percentage of foundation aid as a formula resource starting fiscal year 2025-26.

  • Section 79-1022

    March 1 of each year thereafter → March 1 of each year thereafter

    Updates the language for the annual certification date for state aid.

  • Section 79-1022.02

    June 1, 2023 → June 1, 2025

    Nullifies prior certifications done before June 1, 2025.

  • Section 79-1023

    June 15, 2023 → June 15, 2025

    Extends the deadline for certification of budget authority for general fund expenditures.

  • Section 79-1027

    June 15, 2023 → June 15, 2025

    Extends the deadline for the department to certify allowable reserve percentages.

  • Section 79-1031.01

    June 15, 2023 → June 15, 2025

    Extends the recommendation deadline for the appropriations necessary to fund state aid.

Action History

  1. Indefinitely postponed

  2. Title printed. Carryover bill

  3. Notice of hearing for February 10, 2025

  4. Referred to Education Committee

  5. Date of introduction

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (48)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors LB 498?
LB 498 is sponsored by Dave Murman.
What is the current status of LB 498?
This bill is in committee in the Legislature. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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