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NE LB49
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terrell McKinney
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AI Summary
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Amends Nebraska statute 79-405 to limit school districts' authority to issue "ban and bar actions" that prohibit students, family members, or other individuals from school property, activities, or communication with officials
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Requires the State Board of Education to develop and distribute a model ban and bar policy by January 1, 2026, with all public school districts required to adopt the model or a consistent policy by July 1, 2026
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Restricts ban and bar actions to situations involving immediate and significant threats of harm or enforcement of court orders, with a maximum duration of one calendar year unless required by court order
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Mandates written notice to individuals subject to ban and bar actions, including the term, description of conduct, supporting evidence, and appeal instructions
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Establishes an appeal process allowing individuals to request a hearing before the school board within 10 days of receiving notice, with the board required to hear appeals within 30 days of the request
Legislative Description
Provide for a model ban and bar policy for school districts
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026