LB 1201 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Provide for a grant program related to classroom libraries and engagement materials

LB 1201 creates a grant program for Nebraska elementary school classrooms to provide high-quality, age-appropriate books and monthly parent engagement materials. It prioritizes schools with high poverty rates (40%+ students), low academic performance, or significant reading deficiencies among K-5 students. The program, funded with up to $1 million annually from the Education Future Fund, requires book distribution in English and Spanish, classroom tracking of book usage, and monthly materials for caregivers. Schools must report on outcomes by December 2028 using reading assessment data. This directly affects participating elementary schools and their students, focusing on literacy support through classroom resources and family engagement.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026
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