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Kearney board tables revised dual-credit policy after homeschool parents object
Summary
After public comment from several homeschool families, the Kearney Public Schools Board of Education voted to table the second and final reading of revised Board Policy 5.004 (dual‑credit/part‑time enrollment) and send further review to the committee of the whole in April.
The Kearney Public Schools Board of Education voted to table a revised policy on dual‑credit and part‑time enrollment after multiple homeschool parents said the draft conflicts with Nebraska statute and would restrict families' ability to enroll in more than two classes.
Homeschool parent Kelly Rasmussen told the board, “This year, I was told that homeschool students can no longer enroll in more than 2 classes at a time.” Rasmussen said she had contacted state Sen. Dave Merman, who replied that the statute’s intent was to set a minimum of five credit hours for students who participate in extracurricular activities and not to limit how many courses a part‑time student may take. Rasmussen quoted the senator’s email, saying, “This matches our…
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