State Board of Education Meeting
School Financing Review Commission
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, the Nebraska Department of Education is requesting waivers that will afford additional fiscal flexibilities under Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). Public comment on these waivers is requested from September 4, 2026 through September 29, 2026. Comments may be submitted by email nde.essa@nebraska.gov.
As Nebraska schools continue to provide additional support to students, the Nebraska Department of Education is requesting a tydings waiver that will afford additional fiscal flexibility for Title I-C funds received under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). These flexibilities would allow a longer period of time to obligate and liquidate 2022-2023 Title I-C funds up until September 30, 2027.
Public comment on the tydings waiver is requested from September 17, 2026 through September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (CT). Comments may be submitted by email nde.essa@nebraska.gov.
Nebraska Department of Education 2025 Annual Report
Serving more than 360,000 students, the Nebraska Department of Education is committed to preparing all learners for learning, earning, and living. The NDE 2025 report details the work of the department, including the new strategic plan, statistics for Nebraska schools and a breakdown of state and national performance results.
