This page is for the 2020-2021 school year. To view current guidance from the commissioner, please visit the 2021-2022 page.
2021-22 Instructional Hours,
Rules 10 and 14
Reasonable flexibility for school systems and school districts as it relates to instructional hours
2021-22 Instructional Hours,
Rule 11
Reasonable flexibility for school systems and school districts as it relates to instructional hours
2021-22 Instructional Hours,
Rule 11 Prekindergarten
Reasonable flexibility for school systems and school districts as it relates to instructional hours
2021-22 Substitute Teaching Permits, Rule 21
Reasonable flexibility for school systems and school districts as it relates to substitute teaching
2021-22 Substitute Teaching Permits, Rule 21 Additional Days
Reasonable flexibility for school systems and school districts as it relates to substitute teaching
2021-22 Admin/Teacher App Renewals, Rule 21 Pending Applications
Reasonable flexibility for school systems and school districts as it relates to application renewals
Coronavirus Resources
Communication with Schools
Executive Orders and Waivers
- Nebraska State Board of Education: COVID-19 Pandemic Declaratory Order (6/17/2020)
- Governor Pete Ricketts: Educational Assessment Waivers for the State of Nebraska (4/20/2020)
- Assistant Secretary Frank T. Brogan: ESEA Waiver of Assessment, Accountability and Reporting Requirements (3/27/2020)
Technology/Digital Equity Communications
- Commissioner’s Message Regarding RFI Internet Service for Educational Purposes (10/9/20)
- Commissioner’s Message Regarding Digital Equity Data Collection (10/1/2020)
- Commissioner’s Message Regarding Digital Learning Profile and Plans: CARES Act ESSER, GEERS Funds (6/18/2020)
- Commissioner’s Message Regarding Digital Equity and Home Internet Access (9/9/20)
CARES Act Funding Communications
- CARES Act Equitable Services Update (09/28/2020)
- Secretary DeVos Letter to Chief State School Officers (09/25/2020)
- Commissioner’s Message Regarding Interim Final Rule on Equitable Services under the CARES Act No Longer in Effect (9/11/2020)
- Commissioner’s Message Regarding the ESEA Fiscal Waiver (4/23/2020)
Rules and Regulations Communications
- Commissioner’s Message Regarding Graduation Ceremony Guidance and Interpretation (5/29/2020)
- Commissioner’s Message Regarding End of Year Report and Affidavit Process for Rule 10 Accredited School Systems (5/4/2020)
- Commissioner’s Message Regarding Rule 10 Accreditation and Summer Learning (4/23/2020)
- Commissioner’s Message Regarding Graduation Ceremonies and Guidance (4/16/2020
- Commissioner’s Message Regarding Substitute Teaching Permits (8/28/2020)
- Commissioner’s Message Regarding Health Screenings (8/20/20)
General COVID-19 Communications
Press Releases and Other Communications
- Letter to School Leaders, Health Education Standards (7/11/2021)
- Press Release, NDE’s Launch Nebraska Provides Support for Unfinished Learning, Restarting Schools (5/7/2020)
- Unfinished Learning and Instructional Equity (5/1/2020)
- 2019-2020 Staff Reporting, Student Uniq-ID, ADVISER Calendar
- Data, Research, and Evaluation Coronavirus FAQ (4/21/2020)
- Considerations for Teaching and Learning (4/16/2020)
- Press Release, Nebraska Offers Updated Guidance for Schools (3/26/2020)
- Q and A for Providing Special Education and Early Intervention During Coronavirus School Closure (3/22/2020)
- Press Release, All Career and Technical Student Organization Conferences Canceled (3/13/2020)
- Letter to CTSOs from State Advisors (3/10/2020)
- Press Release, Guidance to Schools on Coronavirus Preparation (2/27/2020)