Instructional Hours,
Rules 10 and 14 Update
Reasonable flexibility for school systems and school districts as it relates to instructional hours
Instructional Hours,
Rule 11
Reasonable flexibility for school systems and school districts as it relates to instructional hours
Substitute Teaching Permits, Rule 21
Reasonable flexibility for school systems and school districts as it relates to substitute teachers
Substitute Teaching Permits,
Rule 21, Additional Days
Reasonable flexibility for school systems and school districts as it relates to substitute teachers
Prekindergarten Instructional Hours,
Rule 11
Reasonable flexibility for school systems and school districts as it relates to prekindergarten instructional hours
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- Commissioner’s Message Regarding Interim Final Rule on Equitable Services under the CARES Act No Longer in Effect (9/11/2020)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
- 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)