Nebraska · 109th Legislature (2025-2026) · Resolution

LR 440: Interim study to examine the identification, evaluation, and effectiveness of reading screeners approved by the State Department of Education and utilized by school districts, and to examine whether improvements to screening practices should precede consideration of student retention at the third-grade level

In committee Last action March 30, 2026: Referred to Education Committee

Plain-language summary

LR 440 is a resolution introduced in the Nebraska Legislature on March 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Interim study to examine the identification, evaluation, and effectiveness of reading screeners approved by the State Department of Education and utilized by school districts, and to examine whether improvements to screening practices should precede consideration of student retention at the third-grade level. Primary sponsor: Jana Hughes (Nonpartisan). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Referred to Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jana Hughes (Nonpartisan).