Nebraska proposes requiring kids to take state-mandated reading test to move on from third grade

The proposal is part of the Nebraska governor's education focus this legislative session, and it has federal support.

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 670

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska is looking to require students to retake third grade if they fail a state-mandated reading test — with some exceptions.

The proposal is from the Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, carried by State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil, chair of the Legislature’s Education Committee. Legislative Bill 1050 would require schools to help students who fail to meet the new benchmarks with an “intensive acceleration class” featuring a smaller student-teacher ratio to …

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