Nebraska legislation · 109th Legislature
Nebraska LB1201: Provide for a grant program related to classroom libraries and engagement materials
Status: Failed, April 17, 2026
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT relating to schools; to amend sections 79-1021 and 79-2601, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to amend the uses of the Education Future Fund as prescribed; to amend the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act; to provide for a grant program related to classroom libraries and engagement materials as prescribed; to harmonize provisions; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to schools; to amend sections 79-1021 and 79-2601, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to amend the uses of the Education Future Fund as prescribed; to amend the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act; to provide for a grant program related to classroom libraries and engagement materials as prescribed; to harmonize provisions; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency. Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, LB1201 LB1201 2026 2026 Section 1. Section 79-1021, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, is amended to read: 79-1021 (1) The Education Future Fund is created. The fund shall be administered by the department and shall consist of money transferred to the fund by the Legislature. Transfers may be made from the Education Future Fund to the Computer Science and Technology Education Fund at the direction of the Legislature. Any money in the Education Future Fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act. (2) The fund shall be used only for the following purposes, in order of priority: (a) To fully fund equalization aid under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act; (b) To fund reimbursements related to special education under section 79-1142; (c) To fund …
Sponsors
- Dunixi Guereca (NP, 7) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Indefinitely postponed
- : Notice of hearing for February 10, 2026
- : Referred to Education Committee
- : Kauth FA861 filed
- : Date of introduction
Common questions
- What is LB1201?
- LB1201 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Provide for a grant program related to classroom libraries and engagement materials.
- What does LB1201 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT relating to schools; to amend sections 79-1021 and 79-2601, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to amend the uses of the Education Future Fund as prescribed; to amend the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act; to provide for a grant program related to classroom libraries and engagement materials as prescribed; to harmonize provisions; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency.
- What is the status of LB1201?
- Failed as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Indefinitely postponed (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored LB1201?
- Dunixi Guereca (NP, 7).
- Where is the official record for LB1201?
- On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63237
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