Three spending proposals introduced on behalf of Gov. Jim Pillen would provide at least $1,500 per Nebraska student in state aid for K-12 education, and would also increase state funding of Special Education.
One of the primary bills, introduced by State Sen. Tom Briese of Albion, would help ensure that property-taxpayers get relief from the proposals’ projected $2.5 billion in new state spending by 2029-30.
Briese’s bill, LB 589, provides for a “soft cap” on increased school spending.
The cap would limit school districts’ spending increases to no more than three percent in annual revenue growth.
Complete story in the Feb. 8 Albion News/Boone Co. Tribune, print and e-editions.
Major changes proposed in state education funding, Albion Sen. Briese introduces part of package
