Change provisions relating to sexual abuse by a school employee

LB 329 redefines terms related to sexual abuse by school employees in Nebraska, specifically expanding the definition of "school employee" to include contractors like resource officers or consultants working at schools. It creates three felony degrees based on the type of contact: sexual penetration (first degree, Class IIA felony), sexual contact (second degree, Class IIIA felony), and a pattern of conduct (third degree, Class IV felony). The bill explicitly states that student consent is never a defense to these charges. It directly affects school employees (including contractors) and students aged 16-19 enrolled in state-approved schools.