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Frequently Asked Questions

Statutory Authority and Applicability What is Nebraska FAFSA Graduation Requirement or Universal FAFSA? Nebraska law requires all public high school students to complete and submit a FAFSA (or actively opt-out) as a graduation requirement starting with the graduating class of 2025.  This type of requirement is also referred to as...
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Complaint Form

Instructions for Preparing a Complaint NDE Certification Investigations' Office If you are filing a Complaint against more than one person, a separate form should be used for each person. If you have more than one complaint against the same person, you should use one form and describe each incident in...
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State Complaint

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...
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Online Complaint Form

A blank complaint form may be printed and filled out, or you may complete an English-only fillable complaint form which will need to be printed and signed. Detailed instructions for completion of the form are included in 92 NAC 28 (Nebraska Department of Education Rule 28).

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4. General Program Compliance

National School Lunch Program - NSLP Administrative Review - General Program Compliance General Program Compliance (General Areas) Civil Rights requirements are met when: USDA's current nondiscrimination poster is displayed in the kitchen/dining area where it is visible to all students. There is no separation of students by race, color national...
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March 2024

Month of the Military Child Presentation Each year, Nebraska schools serve thousands of students whose parents serve in the military. Since November 2021, the NDE has recognized public schools and non-public schools as Purple Star Schools to denote the special efforts the schools have undertaken to support the unique needs...
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NEWS RELEASE

Summer Food Service Program Grant Released

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...
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NEWS RELEASE

2023 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM GRANT

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...
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NEWS RELEASE

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM GRANT RELEASED

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...
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NEWS RELEASE

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM 2019 GRANT RELEASED

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...
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Certification Investigations

The Nebraska Department of Education - Certification Investigations The Nebraska Legislature has passed two bills that will have a significant impact on school districts. The first bill, LB 1080, requires school districts to have specific policies in place before June 30, 2021 to prevent sexual misconduct, including grooming, between an...
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Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution Procedures During Covid-19 OSEP Q & A - Implementation of IDEA Part B Dispute Resolution Procedures OSEP Q & A – Implementation of IDEA Part C Dispute Resolution Procedures State Complaint, Due Process & Appeals State Complaint, Due Process & Appeals IEP Facilitation A trained facilitator is a...
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Rules and Regulations

Nebraska Regulations Statutes (the Laws) Rule 41 - Authorization to Operate Rule 42 - Agents Rule 43 - Complaints Rule 44 - Tuition Recovery Cash Fund  

NEWS RELEASE

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM GRANT RELEASED

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

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM GRANT

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...
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