Interim study to examine current laws and regulations to ascertain whether the State of Nebraska is able to assume the increased responsibilities necessary in order to ensure compliance with federal civil rights laws relating to education and whether statutory or regulatory reform is necessary to provide for such responsibilities

This legislative resolution directs Nebraska's Education Committee to conduct an interim study examining whether state laws and regulations allow Nebraska to take over federal education responsibilities, particularly following a 2025 executive order that transferred some Department of Education functions to states. The study will assess what federal duties Nebraska must assume, analyze the state's legal obligations under federal civil rights laws like Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act, and evaluate if current state agencies have the authority and resources to handle these tasks. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature, potentially leading to statutory or regulatory changes if needed. This measure affects state education officials and policymakers who would need to implement any resulting reforms.