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NE LB1112

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Terrell McKinney

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Department of Education to establish a statewide grading system by December 31, 2026, with mandatory implementation by all public, private, parochial, and denominational schools beginning in the 2027-2028 school year

  • Applies to all credit-bearing coursework in grades 3-12, requiring a standard grading scale, consistent rules for grade calculation, numerical rounding, treatment of late assignments, and uniform weighting for advanced courses

  • Mandates that school districts measure academic performance identically for resident students and enrollment option students, addressing inequities when students transfer between districts or apply for scholarships

  • Requires districts to publish the grading scale in student handbooks, course catalogs, and websites, and to report grades to the state in a standardized format for public reporting

  • Directs the Department of Education to provide training and technical assistance to schools and submit annual compliance reports to the Legislature's Education Committee

Legislative Description

Adopt the Statewide Standardized Grading System Act

Last Action

McKinney AM1944 filed

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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