ATTENTION ALL NDE PORTAL USERS:
Please log onto your portal accounts and go to the “My Profile” tab and check to make sure your contact information (especially the email address) is up to date. It is very important to keep this information updated as the Department of Education uses the email address that is in the users’ Portal account to send vital information.
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Systems Involved Youth Residency Support

Public Districts, Special Purpose Schools, Rule 18 Interim
A new centralized email address is now available to support Districts with residency assistance and determination questions related to system-involved youth. This resource is designed to streamline communication, provide timely guidance, and ensure consistent application of residency policies for students across all settings. District staff are encouraged to use this email whenever they need clarification, assistance with complex residency situations, or support navigating unique circumstances. Please email nde.siy@nebraska.gov for all inquiries. We look forward to partnering with you to promote accurate and efficient residency practices statewide.
Specific questions relating to ‘how’ to report a student into ADVISER should continue to be routed to NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov

Contact Information: Systems Involved Youth (Email: nde.siy@nebraska.gov)

September 11, 2026
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SPEDFRS 2025-26 – Moving to the New Portal

OPENS
09/01/2026
CLOSES
10/31/2026

Public Districts, ESUs

Special Education Financial Reporting System (SPEDFRS) will open September 1, 2026 in the New Portal and will close October 31, 2026 11:59:59 p.m. CDT.

IMPORTANT: A brand new User Manual will be released prior to Sept 1. It is very important to review the substantially updated User Manual when it is available (future communication forthcoming). The following is a high level list of significant modifications to the system:

  • SPEDFRS has migrated to the New Portal!! See below for next steps regarding access.
  • All Staff that are professional, paraprofessionals and teacher substitutes must already be in Staff Reporting 25-26. SPEDFRS will check against staff reporting. For staff not reported, FRS will not allow that staff person(s) to be included.
  • Vendor invoices must be uploaded on each record in contracted services section. Upload needs to be just that vendor invoice(s).
  • Actual Rate for contracted services must reflect the actual rate charged by the vendor for that service. This amount can be greater than the NDE allowable rate. *NDE will calculate the allowable amount based on the NDE approved rate*
  • Student FTE Calculation must be uploaded in Supporting Documentation.
  • Contact page must be completed and verified as accurate.
  • District Approver Attestation is now required when submitting.

NDE Budget and Grants Management and SPED Staff will be available via zoom every week beginning Tuesday, September 8th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CDT to answer any questions or resolve technical issues. You can add to your calendar via this link. The zoom meeting link is: https://educationne.zoom.us/j/96556362624.

New Portal access:

  • The following New Portal Roles will automatically have access to the application: District Admin-Public, Proxy Admin-Public, SPED Director.
  • To request access, once logged into the New…Read More › – SPEDFRS 2025-26 – Moving to the New Portal

    Contact Information: NDE B&GM Helpdesk (NDE.BGMHelp@Nebraska.gov)

August 19, 2026
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HOW TO CONTACT THE NDE SERVICE DESK

The NDE Service Desk uses a Ticketing System called Jitbit. When you send an email to: NDE.ServiceDesk@nebraska.gov it automatically creates a ticket. In your email, please include your full name, organization, a detailed description of your question, and contact information. All questions are answered in the order in which they are received. We will respond as soon as possible.