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2025-2026 Reading Improvement Act Application Open May 1st (Formerly titled: Nebraska Revised Statute 79-11,157.01 Collection)
Public, Nonpublic, ESU 3, ESU 13
Information:
The 2025-2026 Reading Improvement Act application will be available in the New NDE Portal May 1, 2026 and is due June 15, 2026.
This application supports compliance with the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act (NRS 79‑2601 through 79‑2607) and Nebraska Revised Statute 79‑11,157.01.
Who is required to report?
- Each public school building in all Nebraska public school districts
- Approved and/or accredited nonpublic school buildings serving children ages 4 through grade 3
- State Board of Education–approved early childhood education programs operated by ESUs (i.e., only early childhood programs at ESU 3 and ESU 13)
Reporting Overview:
- Public school buildings report data related to: Students evaluated due to a suspected Specific Learning Disability in reading; Individualized Reading Improvement Plan identification and growth for students in kindergarten through grade 3; and Teachers of children ages 4 through grade 3 who are adequately trained in evidence‑based reading instruction, as defined by the Nebraska Literacy Project Evidence‑Based Reading Instruction Professional Learning Rubric.
- Approved/accredited nonpublic schools and Rule 11-approved early childhood programs (i.e., ESUs 3 & 13) only report data for teachers of children ages 4 through grade 3 who are adequately trained in evidence‑based reading instruction per the the Nebraska Literacy Project Evidence‑Based Reading Instruction Professional Learning Rubric, as required under NRS 79‑2607.
Resources:
Detailed reporting requirements for each entity are outlined in the applicable Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) documents:
- Public Schools- Reading Improvement Act FAQ
- Read More › – 2025-2026 Reading Improvement Act Application Open May 1st (Formerly titled: Nebraska Revised Statute 79-11,157.01 Collection)
Contact Information: IDEA Part B Specialist: Tara Korshoj (tara.korshoj@nebraska.gov) and Reading Specialist: Olivia Alberts (olivia.alberts@nebraska.gov)
- Read More › – 2025-2026 Reading Improvement Act Application Open May 1st (Formerly titled: Nebraska Revised Statute 79-11,157.01 Collection)
Check Your SPEDFRS SY24-25 Data Collection For Modifications
Public, ESU
As NDE staff continue processing the school year 2024-25 SPEDFRS data collection, it is possible that reductions are made to the claims. Common downward adjustments are:
- Staff that are listed as non-qualified on the “Staff Reporting for Special Education Financial Reporting System (SPEDFRS) and GMS SPED IDEA Consolidated Application” report in NSSRS Validation
- Corrections to cost-allocation of SPED and non-SPED FTE for employees
- Unallowable expenses for contracted services
- Reductions to match invoices for contracted services
A District can check the status of their claim throughout the processing period by logging into SPEDFRS in the legacy portal. The reason for a downward adjustment will be noted in the “NDE Comments” section by line item.
Please email us with any questions or concerns at NDE.BGMHelp@nebraska.gov
Contact Information: NDE.BGMHelp@Nebraska.gov