Nebraska Department of Education

State Board of Education Meeting

Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Science

The Nebraska Department of Education released the first draft of the proposed revisions to Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Science and is seeking input from the public. Please provide feedback to nde.sciencestandardsinput@nebraska.gov

NDE SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT UNDER SECTION 8401 OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 (ESEA)

As Nebraska schools continue to provide additional support to students due to the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic, the Nebraska Department of Education is requesting waivers that will afford additional fiscal flexibility for certain funds received under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA).

These flexibilities would allow districts to carryover and spend 22-23 and 23-24 federal funds up until September 30, 2025.

The NDE’s draft waiver pdf can be reviewed with this link. Public comment on the ESSA waiver is requested through September 17, 2024. Comments may be submitted by email to NDE.ESSA@nebraska.gov.

ESSER Webpage and Resources

The ESSER webpage houses all materials related to the three rounds of Covid-19 federal stimulus dollars: CARES, CRRSA, and ARP. A suite of resources has been created, including a Funding Guide and Budget Roadmap, outlining suggested steps for investment planning.

We’ve Moved!

The Nebraska Department of Education has moved!

Our new contact information is as follows:

Street Address (FedEx, UPS, and in-person contact):
500 S. 84th St.
Lincoln, NE  68510-2611

Correspondence (USPS):
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE 68509-4987

Our main phone number remains the same: 402-471-2295



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