The Nebraska Department of Education is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure our websites, documents, and digital services are accessible in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, as required by Title II of the...

General Information General Information Nebraska offers many endorsements. An endorsement means an area of specialization indicated on a certificate or permit. Each endorsement has specific requirements that can be found in Rule 24. Endorsement programs offered in Nebraska may be found here: About the Programs – Nebraska Department of Education...

*From the Dear Colleague Letter 2015 The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) address the rights of students with disabilities in the education context.60 The Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, a component of ED’s Office of...

Nebraska became part of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children July 1, 2012 through legislation that was enacted in 2011 (Nebraska Revised Statutes 79-2201 through 2206). The Compact provides for the uniform treatment of military children transferring between school districts and states. The purpose of this Compact...

All public school systems are required by state statute to be accredited. Accreditation is a designation earned by complying with all provisions of Rule 10: Regulations and Procedures for the Accreditation of Schools. These regulations and procedures are intended to establish equality of educational opportunity for all students in public...

Educational Service Units act primarily as service agencies, providing core services and those identified and requested by member school districts. Accreditation is earned by complying with all provisions of Rule 84: Rules and Regulations for the Accreditation of Educational Service Units. This rule is intended to support educational service units in effectively...

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...

CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meals Guide Area eligible snacks available for “at risk” youth Federal law (Public Law 105-336) authorizes CACFP reimbursement for meal supplements (meals) provided to children through the age of 18 years in certain after school programs. The following guidelines have been provided by USDA:Center Eligibility: “At Risk...

Local Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment All School Food Authorities (SFA's) that operate the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) are required to complete another Local Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment by June 30, 2026, even if the 2023 assessment was submitted after June 30, 2023. The triennial assessment is comprised of four...

Competitive Food Policy Schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program are required to adhere to the following: No food or beverages can be sold to children anywhere on school premises beginning 30 minutes before breakfast and/or lunch service until 30 minutes after meal service...

Apprenticeship Program Staff celebrated Apprenticeship week by showcasing the apprentice programs available in Nebraska and inviting several apprentice teachers to share their stories about the programs. Since 2023, the Nebraska Department of Education has administered the Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship Program, leveraging an annual $1 million state appropriation. In 2024, the...

Fiscal Monitoring PDF The purpose of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Fiscal Monitoring guidance, is to provide subgrantees with information that will support successful internal controls and support the Nebraska Department of Education’s on-going efforts to make recipients aware of their responsibilities associated with fiscal management...

This career cluster prepares for careers in planning, managing and providing administrative and regulatory services and performing government functions at the local, state and federal levels. It includes governance, national security, foreign service, revenue and taxation, and policy development. For a downloadable handout click here: Government & Public Administration At-A-Glance...

CACFP Training The Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services office provides training in Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements monthly except July. These three session training classes are for new child and adult care center personnel, new directors, new authorized representatives, and new food service personnel. There is no...

3rd Party External Review Application Nebraska Department of Education Continuous School Improvement 3rd Party External Review Application To serve as a 3rd-Party External Reviewer, the Nebraska Department of Education requires all interested parties to apply. The Commissioner of Education may approve third-party reviewers in accordance with Title 92, Nebraska Administrative...