NE LB599

State Board of Education must adopt a cybersecurity policy for use by public, private, denominational, and parochial schools, as well as educational service units

Policy must include a cybersecurity framework guide for implementing security controls in a prioritized manner

Creation of a statewide cybersecurity team to assist schools with cybersecurity needs, threat prevention, and response

Curriculum component required to expand and define digital citizenship requirements for students, parents, and teachers

Establishes a technology career pipeline to recruit, retain, and support rural students in technology careers, plus a funding mechanism for cybersecurity controls and projects