Gov. Jim Pillen will sign a proclamation Tuesday to declare Jan. 22-28 as National School Choice Week in Nebraska.
Nebraska is one of two states that has not passed a school choice program, providing some assistance — a scholarship, tax break or something similar – for families who choose to send children to a private school
At Pillen’s request, Sen. Lou Ann Linehan has introduced the Opportunity Scholarships Act, LB 753, this session. The bill would allocate $25 million in tax credits to eligible organizations that grant scholarships to children wishing to attend private school.
Pillen said the program prioritizes children who are at the 100% poverty line. Also, children with special needs, in foster care, and have experienced bullying would be among the first for consideration of a school-choice scholarship.
Other tiers of eligibility will be based on available funds, Pillen said.
The proclamation signing is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. in the Rotunda of the State Capitol. The governor will be joined by supporting state senators as well as students and educators from:
- Cedar Catholic High School in Hardington
- Jesuit Academy in Omaha
- Omaha Street School
- Sacred Heart School in Omaha
- St. Anthony’s Elementary School in Columbus
- St. Joseph Catholic School, Beatrice
- Sts. Peter and Paul, Omaha
- St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in Wahoo
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Good. Public school kids learn more about anal sex and using pronouns for confused people than how to do basic math or speak English effectively. Maybe if the public schools had some competition, they’d straighten up and fly right so we don’t get lapped by Chinese kids.