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Board hears legislative update and first readings of policies tied to state statutes
Summary
Administrators briefed the board on state education bills — including LB 937, LB 966 (Hunger Free Schools Act), LB 824 and the failed LB 1050 reading-proficiency measure — and presented four first-reading policies the district must update by statute, including an anaphylaxis policy to be adopted by 07/01/2026.
Beatrice, Neb. — At its April 13 meeting the Beatrice Public Schools Board of Education received an update on state legislation and heard first readings of several policies the district must revise because of recent or pending statutory changes.
Stan Alexander reported that LB 937, the broad education package, has advanced through the legislature and that LB 966 — the Hunger Free Schools Act — recently reached select file and could allow qualifying schools to be reimbursed by the state for free and reduced meals. Alexander said the district will monitor…
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