Social Studies Standards Revision

Nebraska Revised Statute 79-760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to “adopt measurable academic content standards for at least the grade levels required for statewide assessment.” Those standards shall cover the subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies, and the State Board of Education shall develop a plan to review and update standards for those subject areas every seven years.

The revision process for the Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for Social Studies has concluded. Based on the Nebraska State Board of Education’s vote, the current Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for Social Studies will remain in place as the adopted state standards.

Please contact marissa.payzant@nebraska.gov or sydney.kobza@nebraska.gov with questions or concerns regarding the standards.