Nebraska Statutory Requirements
Civics Education
Nebraska Revised Statute 79-724
Nebraska Revised Statute 79-724, otherwise known as the Civics Education Law, requires all Nebraska schools to ensure students have a strong foundation in social studies, civics, history, and citizenship.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
U.S. Code S106.36:153
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is normally observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia.
Financial Literacy & Personal Finance Education
Nebraska Revised Statute 79-3001-79-3003
For purposes of the Financial Literacy Act, financial literacy includes, but is not limited to, knowledge and skills regarding budget and financial record keeping; banking; taxes; establishing, building, maintaining, and monitoring credit; debt; savings; risk management; insurance; and investment strategies.
Holocaust Education
Nebraska Revised Statute 79-760.01
Nebraska Revised Statute 79-76.01, otherwise known as the Holocaust Education Law, establishes requirements for the State Board to approve measurable social studies content standards that address the Holocaust and other acts of genocide, as recognized by the Congress of the United States or the United Nations as of January 1, 2022. The Nebraska Department of Education provides tools and resources for schools in support of Holocaust education,
Malcolm X Day
Nebraska Revised Statute 82-903
Nebraska Revised Statute 82-903 designates May 19 as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Malcolm X Day, and requires schools to hold suitable exercises in recognition of the sacrifices of the late Nebraska Hall of Fame inductee El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Malcolm X and his contributions to the betterment of society.
Mercator Projection
Nebraska Revised Statute 79-734.02
Nebraska Revised Statute 79-734.02, otherwise known as the Mercator Projection Law, outlines requirements for the use of map projections in K-12 public school classrooms. For more information about Mercator projection maps, please see the Legislative Research Office Snapshot.
Multiculturalism
Nebraska Revised Statute 79-719 to 79-720
Nebraska Revised Statute 79-719 to 79-720, otherwise known as the Multicultural Education Law, defines multicultural education as including, but not limited to, studies relative to the culture, history, and contributions of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans. Special emphasis shall be placed on human relations and sensitivity toward all races.