Curriculum Requirement Reminders

Curriculum Requirement Reminders

There are an increasing number of annual requirements for school districts.  As a helpful reminder, some of the requirements specific to curriculum, instruction, and assessment are listed below.

• Constitution Day - Sept. 17th (Link to US Dept. of Ed. guidance)

• Board Committee on American Civics Public Testimony (American Civics Law 79-724)

• Annual Multicultural Awareness Report (Rule 10 Multicultural Education)

• Rule 10 Assurances (Rule 10 Checklist)

• Nebraska Reading Improvement Act  - NEW  Section 79-2607 was added this year (24-25).  This section adds a professional development requirement.  Elementary schools and early childhood education programs shall ensure that teachers who teach children from four years of age through third grade and are adequately trained regarding evidence-based reading instruction to effectively instruct students in reading.  (NDE Nebraska Literacy Project)

• Nebraska Revised Statute 79-11, 157.01 - Last year (23-24) was the first reporting year for early reading. Note that NDE is making some changes in reporting for 24-25 (NDE NebraskaReads)

• Nebraska Financial Literacy Act (Link to NDE guidance)

• Nebraska Computer Science and Technology Act (Link to NDE resources)

• LB 201 FAFSA legislation