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Board deadlocks on motion to oppose LB 1050, a bill tied to third-grade promotion policy
Summary
After extended debate over local control and statewide accountability, the Nebraska State Board voted 4 4 on a motion to oppose LB 1050, which would set expectations for third-grade reading outcomes and limits to advancement; the motion failed.
The State Board of Education on March 6 considered a motion to oppose LB 1050, a bill described at the meeting as establishing statewide expectations tied to third-grade reading proficiency and limiting advancement to fourth grade for students who are not reading at grade level.
Board Member Deborah (mover) asked for a full-board vote after the executive committee did not reach a consensus; she characterized LB 1050 as a response to concerns about…
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