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LB 1022 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Eliminate the human relations training requirement for obtaining a Nebraska substitute teacher's certificate

LB 1022 would eliminate the human relations training requirement for educators seeking teaching certificates, special services permits, or administrative credentials in Nebraska schools. Currently, applicants must complete training covering topics like recognizing biases, promoting inclusivity, and understanding diverse cultures. The bill amends state education laws (sections 79-807, 79-808, and others) to remove this requirement and the associated definition of "human relations training." This directly affects educators pursuing or renewing their certification under Nebraska's current system.
Issues: ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRemoves mandatory human relations training on bias/inclusivity, weakening DEI requirements for educators per bill's explicit elimination of the requirement.92% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Legislature Passage
Apr 2026
Legislature Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 17, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Final Reading · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to remove the repeal of the original section 79-808, which was intended to delete the human relations training requirement for teacher certification. Consequently, the requirement for human relations training remains in effect for most applicants, though specific exceptions for substitute teachers and military spouses were retained. The text was also reorganized to consolidate definitions into a single section and clarify the board's authority over certification rules.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the human relations training requirement was narrowed by removing a provision that would have entirely eliminated the requirement, while maintaining exceptions for substitute teachers and military spouses.
REQUIREMENT

Removed the instruction to repeal the original section 79-808, meaning the human relations training requirement for teacher certification is no longer being eliminated by this bill.

Added a specific exception stating that applicants for a Nebraska substitute teacher's certificate are not required to meet the human relations training requirement.

Clarified that the human relations training requirement applies to all applicants except for substitute teachers and military spouses holding out-of-state permits.

DEFINITION

Reorganized the bill to define 'human relations training' and other certification terms within a single section rather than splitting them across multiple repealed sections.

Floor votes · Legislature Apr 8, 2026

How they voted

46–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 49
Apr 8, 2026
N Nonpartisan49
46 Yea 3
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Apr 17, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on April 16, 2026
executive
Apr 10, 2026
Legislature · Passed
President/Speaker signed
legislature
Apr 10, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Passed on Final Reading 37-12-0
legislature
Apr 8, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Murman AM3141 adopted
legislature
Jan 29, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File
legislature
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education Committee
legislature
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Dave Murman
Dave Murman
NNonpartisan
NE
38