LB 966, the Hunger-Free Schools Act, requires Nebraska public and nonprofit private schools participating in federal meal programs to provide free breakfasts and lunches to students who qualify for reduced-price meals under federal rules. The State Department of Education will reimburse schools for the difference between federal funding rates for free meals versus reduced-price meals, based on the previous school year's data. This directly affects schools serving qualifying students, ensuring they receive funding support for meals provided at no cost to those students. The bill replaces previous reimbursement rules and repeals outdated sections of law related to school meal programs.
LB 992 is an appropriations bill that allocates specific funds from Nebraska's General Fund for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to a program referred to as "Program XXX" in the bill text. It specifies that a portion of the funding must be used exclusively for state aid. The bill declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon approval. Note: The bill text contains placeholders (e.g., "$XXXX", "Program XXX"), so specific funding amounts and program details are not disclosed in the provided context.
This bill appropriates $10 million from Nebraska's General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to the Public Service Commission specifically for the Broadband Bridge Program (Program 793). It directly affects the Public Service Commission, which will use these funds to continue implementing the program aimed at expanding broadband access. The bill declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon approval. This is a funding allocation, not a new policy, focused solely on providing resources for existing broadband infrastructure efforts.
LB 1071 is a budget bill that sets funding levels for Nebraska's state government for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. It defines key fiscal periods, redirects unspent funds from previous years to current budgets, and establishes limits on state employee salaries and per diems. The bill specifically caps total salary and per diem spending for state agencies, with adjustments based on prior-year encumbrances, and allows exceptions only for federal funds or specific legislative approvals. This bill directly affects all Nebraska state agencies managing budgets and payroll during the 2025-2027 biennium.
LB 1105 allocates specific funding from Nebraska's General Fund for two fiscal years ($XXXX for 2025-26 and $XXXX for 2026-27) to a program designated as "XXX." It explicitly reserves portions of these funds ($XXX each year) solely for state aid, prohibiting their use for other purposes. The bill declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage, bypassing standard waiting periods. This is a procedural appropriations bill focused on funding allocation, not policy change, and does not specify which entities or programs are directly affected beyond the generic "Program XXX" reference.
This bill amends Nebraska's Reading Improvement Act to clarify funding for evidence-based reading instruction. It specifies that $2 million annually from the Education Future Fund will be allocated for regional coaches and teacher training (for kindergarten through third grade) during fiscal year 2026-27, replacing prior language covering 2024-25 through 2029-30. The funding supports professional development for teachers in approved schools and early childhood programs. It directly affects schools, teachers, and the State Department of Education by mandating specific annual funding for literacy training programs. The change updates the appropriation timeline but does not alter the program's core requirements.
Nebraska's LB 452 states the Legislature's intent to appropriate $500,000 annually from federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for court-appointed special advocate (CASA) state aid programs. Specifically, it allocates $500,000 for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, designating these funds exclusively for CASA program support. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. Note: This bill was amended into LB261 on June 6, 2025, and is no longer active as introduced.
LB 382A appropriates $2 million from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund for each of the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years to the Department of Health and Human Services. The funds are designated for Program 571 to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 382. The bill specifies that the money must be used solely for state aid and cannot cover salaries or per diems for state employees.
This bill allocates $266,358 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $272,186 for fiscal year 2026-27 from Nebraska's General Fund to the Department of Labor's Program 194. The funds are specifically designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 293 (the parent bill, introduced earlier in the same session). The bill also sets annual limits of $179,108 for salaries/per diems in 2025-26 and $184,482 in 2026-27 for these appropriations. It is a funding measure with no policy changes of its own.
LB 380A allocates $150,000 annually from Nebraska's Health and Human Services Cash Fund for Program 33 and approximately $6.3 million in combined state/federal funds for Program 348, both for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The funding specifically supports the Department of Health and Human Services in implementing Legislative Bill 380 (from the 2025 session), with strict limits of $100,000 per year for employee salaries in Program 33 and no salary spending allowed for Program 348. This bill directly affects DHHS programs by providing targeted financial resources for state aid and operational needs. It does not create new policies but authorizes existing funding streams for specific state programs under a prior legislative act.
