Nebraska Lawmakers Vote to Keep Controversial School Choice Funding in Budget Proposal

Nebraska lawmakers vote to keep controversial school choice funding in budget proposal

The Appropriations Committee's proposal, LB 1071, hit the legislative floor on Monday afternoon for debate.

Nebraska lawmakers reject bid to cut school choice vouchers from state budget

In a 23-17 vote, Nebraska lawmakers reject an amendment cutting $3.5 million included in the budget for school choice scholarships.

Lincoln lawmakers debate cutting private school funding amid $125 million budget gap

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) Nebraska lawmakers are working to close a state budget deficit that has been reduced from more than $600 million to about $125 million through program cuts and reserve funds, but a debate over private school funding is complicating the process.Sen. Robert Clements, who leads the committee working on the budget, said lawmakers have found a way to bring the deficit down by cutting programs and tapping into reserves. One program …

Nebraska braces for latest private school funding, vouchers fight, now eyeing $3.5M

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, center, smiles with local private school students after ceremoniously signing a proclamation for "National School Choice Week" in the state. Jan. 28, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — A majority of Nebraska voters in 45 of 49 legislative districts repealed the state’s last program allowing state funds to support students attending private schools in 2024. Some lawmakers have suggested reviving or trying n…

Nebraska lawmakers keep $3.5M for private school funding, vouchers ‘bridge’ program for now

LINCOLN — Lawmakers kept $3.5 million in Nebraska’s state budget Monday to help students using voter-repealed state funding to attend private K-12 schools with one-time “bridge” support until a new federal tax credit comes online. An amendment to Legislative Bill…