Nebraska lawmakers narrowly advance bill providing more support for struggling 3rd grade readers

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 1,290

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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LINCOLN — State lawmakers narrowly gave first-round approval Thursday to add more support for students reading below grade level by the end of third grade, up to repeating the grade once.

Legislative Bill 1050, a priority of Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, led by State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil, advanced 26-10. It needed at least 25 votes. As originally introduced, it would mirror the so-called “Mississippi Miracle” intended to boost academic performance …

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