Bill passes to reinstate suspensions of pre-K-2 Nebraska students for violent behavior

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 646

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago


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LINCOLN — The Nebraska Legislature, at the urging of Gov. Jim Pillen, passed a bill Friday to allow schools to once again suspend students in grades pre-K-2 for engaging in violent behavior capable of causing physical harm.

Legislative Bill 653, from State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil, chair of the Education Committee, passed 33-15. The bill, once signed, will reverse a 2023 law from State Sen. Terrell McKinney of North Omaha that …

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