2027-2029 Biennial Legislative Priorities Setting clear legislative priorities will help NDE communicate and be more responsive to other policymakers and create coalitions anchored in agreed-upon initiatives and needs. Legislative priorities create efficiency by focusing staff and the State Board on an agreed-upon agenda and setting aside legislation that does not...

Nebraska Teacher of the Year Quarterly Report Sarah Hardin, 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, from Mullen High School gave her quarterly update to the board. She spoke about the importance of making teachers feel seen and heard. Other highlights included NASA Space Camp in Alabama where Sarah worked with...

Welcome to the Rule 11 System of Support The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Office of Early Childhood developed the Rule 11 System of Support to provide consistent, data-informed support for district PreK programs across the state. The system helps our Education Specialists tailor assistance to each district's unique needs...

You must either print a blank complaint form and fill it out, or type in an English-only fillable complaint form and print it out.  The Complaint form, whether it is handwritten or typed, must be signed in front of a notary.   How to complete a Complaint Form You must fill...

To request a translation to a language not posted, please contact Leslie Galloway at leslie.galloway@nebraska.gov for assistance. To request assistance drafting and filing a state complaint, please contact PTI Nebraska at 402.346.0525 STATE COMPLAINT FORM *SAMPLE STATE COMPLAINT FORM (ENGLISH) - not required to submit a complaint* Additional Sample State...

Children need good food all year long, even when they are not in school. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides healthy meals to children, ages one to 18, free of charge. Community organizations and private nonprofits, as well as schools, and tribal and local governments, including parks and recreation...

Children need good food all year long, even when they are not in school. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides healthy meals to children, ages one to 18, free of charge. Community organizations and private nonprofits, as well as schools, and tribal and local governments, including parks and recreation...

Children need good food all year long, even when they are not in school. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides healthy meals to children, ages one to 18, free of charge. Community organizations and private nonprofits, as well as schools, and tribal and local governments, including parks and recreation...

Children need good food all year long, even when they are not in school. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides healthy meals to children, ages one to 18, free of charge. Community organizations and private nonprofits, as well as schools, and tribal and local governments, including parks and recreation...

Children need good food all year long, even when they are not in school. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides healthy meals to children, ages one to 18, free of charge. Right now, the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is seeking potential sponsors to operate the SFSP in Nebraska...

Children need good food all year long, even when they are not in school. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides healthy meals to children, ages one to 18, free of charge. Right now, the Nebraska Department of Education - Nutrition Services (NDE) is seeking potential sponsors to operate the...

Children need good food all year long, even when they are not in school. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides healthy meals to children, age 18 and younger, free of charge. Right now, the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Nutrition Services is seeking potential sponsors to operate the SFSP...

Children need nutritious food all year long, even when they are not in school. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides healthy meals to children, age 18 and younger, free of charge. Right now, the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Office of Nutrition Services is seeking potential sponsors to operate...

Requirements Civil Rights training must be completed and documented annually by all staff and volunteers involved in School Nutrition Programs, including the authorized representative, all food service staff, bookkeepers, as well as cashiering and meal counting staff.   SFA's must collect and document the information contained in Attachment H-1 by November...

State Complaint, Due Process & Appeals State Complaint, Due Process & Appeals - *Coming Soon* IEP Facilitation A trained facilitator is a neutral party invited to an IEP meeting to promote effective communication and assist parties in discussing issues regarding the IEP Mediation 92 NAC 51-009.12 A trained mediator assists...