Nebraska LB1022: Eliminate the human relations training requirement for obtaining a Nebraska substitute teacher's certificate

What the bill says

A bill FOR AN ACT relating to education; to amend section 79-808, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to provide an exception for applications for a Nebraska substitute teacher's certificate to the requirement for human relations training; and to repeal the original section.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to education; to amend section 79-808, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to provide an exception for applications for a Nebraska substitute teacher's certificate to the requirement for human relations training; and to repeal the original section. Section 1. Section 79-808, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, is amended to read: 79-808 (1) The board shall establish, adopt, and promulgate appropriate rules, regulations, and procedures governing the issuance, renewal, conversion, suspension, and revocation of certificates and permits to teach, provide special services, and administer based upon (a) earned college credit in humanities, social and natural sciences, mathematics, or career and technical education, (b) earned college credit, or its equivalent in professional education, for particular teaching, special services, or administrative assignments, (c) criminal history record information if the applicant has not been a continuous Nebraska resident for five years immediately preceding application for the first issuance of a certificate, (d) human relations training, except as provided in subdivision (2)(b) of this section for an applicant for a Nebraska substitute teacher's certificate or as provided in section 79-813 for a military spouse or an applicant who holds a certificate or permit from another state, (e) successful teaching, administration, or provision of special services, and (f) moral, mental, and physical fitness for teaching, all in accordance with sound educational …

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Sponsors

• Dave Murman (NP, 38) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 17, 2026: Approved by Governor on April 16, 2026
2. April 17, 2026: Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
3. April 10, 2026: President/Speaker signed
4. April 10, 2026: Passed on Final Reading 37-12-0
5. April 8, 2026: Placed on Final Reading Second
6. April 8, 2026: Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Reengrossment
7. April 8, 2026: Murman AM3141 adopted
8. April 8, 2026: Returned to Select File for specific amendment
9. April 8, 2026: Murman AM3141 filed
10. April 8, 2026: Conrad AM2279 withdrawn

Votes

• Final Reading (April 10, 2026): 37 yea, 12 nay, passed
• Final Reading: AM 3141 Murman RETURN TO SELECT FILE (April 8, 2026): 44 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Reading: AM 3141 Murman (April 8, 2026): 46 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Select File: ADVANCE E&R ENGROSSING (February 20, 2026): 25 yea, 3 nay, passed
• General File: ADVANCE TO E&R INITIAL (February 10, 2026): 28 yea, 7 nay, passed

Common questions

What is LB1022?

LB1022 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Eliminate the human relations training requirement for obtaining a Nebraska substitute teacher's certificate.

What does LB1022 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT relating to education; to amend section 79-808, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to provide an exception for applications for a Nebraska substitute teacher's certificate to the requirement for human relations training; and to repeal the original section.

What is the status of LB1022?

Signed into law as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor on April 16, 2026 (April 17, 2026).

Who sponsored LB1022?

Dave Murman (NP, 38).

Where is the official record for LB1022?

On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62806