Nebraska2026Did Not Pass
LB1054
Funding Proposal for School Cybersecurity Grants
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 3:18 AM
In one sentence
This bill proposed setting aside $250,000 from the state budget to help schools buy cybersecurity products and services.
What it does
- Proposes appropriating $250,000 from the General Fund for fiscal years 2026-27.
- Directs funds to the State Department of Education.
- Requires the department to create a grant program.
- Allows schools to use grants for cybersecurity products and services.
Who it affects
- Public school districts
- Educational service units
- Approved or accredited private, denominational, or parochial schools
Limits and unknowns
- The bill was indefinitely postponed, meaning it did not become law.
- The text does not explain how schools will apply for the grants or what rules they must follow.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Appropriates
- Sets aside a specific amount of money from the government budget for a certain use.
- General Fund
- The main account where state tax revenue is kept to pay for regular government operations.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Appropriate funds to the State Department of Education for grants for cybersecurity products and services
Official activity
Bill history
- Indefinitely postponed