State Board of Education Meeting
Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Science
The Nebraska Department of Education released the first draft of the proposed revisions to Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Science and is seeking input from the public. Please provide feedback to nde.sciencestandardsinput@nebraska.gov
Dyslexia Research Grant Program Application Available
The Nebraska Department of Education announces the Dyslexia Research Grant Program. All grant money received under the program shall be used for the purpose of researching the use of artificial-intelligence-based writing assistance by individuals with dyslexia.
Eligible applicants must be privately owned businesses based in Nebraska that research artificial-intelligence-based writing assistance. Applications are due by 11:59 pm on September 6, 2024.
Public Input Drafts of Rules and Regulations
Public input drafts are currently posted for revisions to Rule 21 (Regulations for the Issuance of Certificates and Permits to Teach, Provide Special Services, and Administer in Nebraska Schools) and Rule 24 (Regulations for Certificate Endorsements), which may be found on our Public Input Drafts of Rules and Regulations page along with a link for providing comments. The draft and the link for commenting will be available through the end of the day on Friday, September 13, 2024.
NDE SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT UNDER SECTION 8401 OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 (ESEA)
As Nebraska schools continue to provide additional support to students due to the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic, the Nebraska Department of Education is requesting waivers that will afford additional fiscal flexibility for certain funds received under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA).
These flexibilities would allow districts to carryover and spend 22-23 and 23-24 federal funds up until September 30, 2025.
The NDE’s draft waiver pdf can be reviewed with this link. Public comment on the ESSA waiver is requested through September 17, 2024. Comments may be submitted by email to NDE.ESSA@nebraska.gov.
ESSER Webpage and Resources
The ESSER webpage houses all materials related to the three rounds of Covid-19 federal stimulus dollars: CARES, CRRSA, and ARP. A suite of resources has been created, including a Funding Guide and Budget Roadmap, outlining suggested steps for investment planning.
We’ve Moved!
The Nebraska Department of Education has moved!
Our new contact information is as follows:
Street Address (FedEx, UPS, and in-person contact):
500 S. 84th St.
Lincoln, NE 68510-2611
Correspondence (USPS):
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE 68509-4987
Our main phone number remains the same: 402-471-2295
