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NE LB1207

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Margo Juarez

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Full-time school district employees would receive 5 days of paid mental health leave per school fiscal year
  • Employees would be paid their usual salary in full when using mental health leave
  • Mental health leave would be separate from and not count against any other accrued leave benefits
  • School districts would be prohibited from requiring or requesting documentation from medical or mental health providers to justify use of this leave
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Require school districts to provide mental health leave for school employees

Last Action

Notice of hearing for February 17, 2026

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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