Read the full stored bill text
ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE
SECOND SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 434
Introduced by Spivey, 13; McKinney, 11; Rountree, 3.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this resolution is to propose an interim study to
examine how the existing learning community as defined in section 79-2101
interacts with and impacts the city of the metropolitan class in which it
exists. The objective of the study is to share findings based on the only
established learning community and develop recommendations that may inform
future legislation related to learning communities and the role learning
communities may play in Nebraska cities.
The study shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Reviewing the current statutory framework governing learning
communities, including governance structures, funding mechanisms, and resource
allocation, and any changes made to the framework since the original learning
community legislation was enacted;
(2) Understanding learning community impacts, including the intended goals
and impacts on the preparation of students for the workforce, achievement gaps,
and the provision of special education services;
(3) Analyzing student outcome data within the learning community,
including workforce preparation, academic performance, student progress,
student mobility, and the role the learning community plays in the early
childhood ecosystem;
(4) Examining the distribution and use of learning community levy funds
and other revenue sources, including how resources are allocated among
participating districts, programs, and students;
(5) Assessing coordination between learning communities, school districts,
municipalities, and other local government entities, including alignment with
housing and economic development policies;
LR434
2026
LR434
2026
-1-
(6) Identifying best practices from other states or regions that have
adopted initiatives similar to learning communities; and
(7) Assessing community engagement strategies, activities and practices,
and impacts relating to stated strategic goals and objectives.
In conducting this interim study, the Urban Affairs Committee of the
Legislature may confer with school districts, learning community officials,
educators, parents, municipal leaders, policy experts, and other relevant
stakeholders.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION:
1. That the Urban Affairs Committee of the Legislature shall be designated
to conduct an interim study to carry out the purposes of this resolution.
2. That the committee shall upon the conclusion of its study make a report
of its findings, together with its recommendations, to the Legislative Council
or Legislature.
LR434
2026
LR434
2026
-2-