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NE Code § 79-605 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-605 - Nonresident pupils; transportation; schedule of fees; applicability of section.

79-605.  Nonresident pupils; transportation; schedule of fees; applicability of section.Except as otherwise provided in this section, any school board may authorize the use of buses belonging to the school district for the transportation of school children residing outside such district. A fee sufficient to pay the additional costs of such transportation shall be charged each person so transported. The board shall prepare a schedule of all such fees charged, and a copy of such schedule shall be filed in the office of the superintendent of the school district. This section shall not apply to an agreement for transportation entered into pursuant to section 79-241.Source   Laws 1959, c. 394, § 2, p. 1352;   Laws 1991, LB 207, § 1;   Laws 1993, LB 348, § 20;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-488.04;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 366;  Laws 1999, LB 272, § 83;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 57.  Cross References  Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act, see section 79-2,125.
NE Code § 79-606 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-606 - Sale of school bus; alteration required; violation; penalty.

79-606.  Sale of school bus; alteration required; violation; penalty.When any vehicle with a manufacturer's rated seating capacity of eleven or more passengers used for transportation of students is sold and used for any other purpose than for transportation of students, such vehicle shall be painted a distinct color other than that prescribed by the State Board of Education and the stop arms and system of alternately flashing warning signal lights on such vehicle shall be removed. It shall be the purchaser's responsibility to see that the modifications required by this section are made. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars.Source   Laws 1963, c. 459, § 1, p. 1487;   Laws 1971, LB 292, § 12;   Laws 1974, LB 863, § 10;   Laws 1981, LB 316, § 2;   Laws 1988, LB 1142, § 5;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-488.05;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 367;  Laws 2009, LB549, § 23.
NE Code § 79-607 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-607 - Pupil transportation vehicles; State Board of Education; rules and regulations; violations; penalty.

79-607.  Pupil transportation vehicles; State Board of Education; rules and regulations; violations; penalty.The State Board of Education shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for operators of pupil transportation vehicles as to physical and mental qualities, driving skills and practices, and knowledge of traffic laws, rules, and regulations which relate to school bus transportation. Such traffic rules and regulations shall by reference be made a part of any such contract with a school district. Any officer or employee of any school district who violates any of the traffic rules or regulations or fails to include obligations to comply with the traffic rules and regulations in any contract executed by him or her on behalf of a school district may be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor and may, upon conviction thereof, be subject to removal from office or employment. Any person operating a school bus under contract with a school district who fails to comply with any of such traffic rules and regulations may be guilty of breach of contract, and such person may be dismissed or such contract may be canceled after notice and hearing by such school district.Source   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 368;  Laws 2016, LB1066, § 6.  Annotations A school bus driver's contract is valid and enforceable if he complies with the statutory requirements before operating a bus, notwithstanding a failure to fully comply before the contract was entered into. Rase v. Southeast Nebraska Consol. School Dist., 190 Neb. 800, 212 N.W.2d 629 (1973).
NE Code § 79-608 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-608 - Students; transportation; buses; operator; requirements; violation; penalty.

79-608.  Students; transportation; buses; operator; requirements; violation; penalty.(1) Any person, before operating a school bus, including any school bus which transports students by direct contract with the students or their parents and not owned by or under contract with the school district or nonpublic school, shall submit himself or herself to an examination by a licensed physician to determine whether or not he or she meets the physical and mental standards established pursuant to section 79-607 and shall furnish to the school board or board of education or the governing authority of a nonpublic school a written report of each such examination on standard forms prescribed by the State Department of Education, signed by the person conducting the same, showing that he or she is qualified to operate a school bus and that he or she meets the physical and mental standards.(2) It shall be unlawful for any person operating a school bus to be or remain on duty for a longer period than sixteen consecutive hours. When any person operating a bus has been continuously on duty for sixteen hours, he or she shall be relieved and not be permitted or required to again go on duty without having at least ten consecutive hours' rest off duty, and no such operator, who has been on duty sixteen hours in the aggregate in any twenty-four-hour period, shall be required or permitted to continue or again go on duty without having had at least eight consecutive hours off duty.(3) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor. His or her contract with the school district shall be canceled as provided in section 79-607.Source   Laws 1963, c. 460, § 1, p. 1488;   Laws 1965, c. 523, § 3, p. 1653;   Laws 1971, LB 292, § 13;   Laws 1973, LB 358, § 2;   Laws 1977, LB 39, § 251;   Laws 1989, LB 285, § 142;   Laws 1990, LB 980, § 35;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-488.06;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 369;  Laws 2009, LB549, § 24;  Laws 2018, LB347, § 2.  Annotations A school bus driver's contract is valid and enforceable if he complies with the statutory requirements before operating a bus, notwithstanding a failure to fully comply before the contract was entered into. Rase v. Southeast Nebraska Consol. School Dist., 190 Neb. 800, 212 N.W.2d 629 (1973).
NE Code § 79-609 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-609 - Pupils; transportation; buses; capacity; instruction in safe riding practice; emergency evacuation drills; occupant protection system; operator wear.

79-609.  Pupils; transportation; buses; capacity; instruction in safe riding practice; emergency evacuation drills; occupant protection system; operator wear.(1) The school board or board of education, after consultation with a member of the Nebraska State Patrol, shall determine the number of passengers that may be safely transported in each bus.(2)(a) Any company or agency that provides transportation of pupils by school bus and contracts directly with the pupils or their parents, (b) the school board or board of education of the public schools, and (c) the governing authority of any private, denominational, or parochial school in this state shall provide, at least twice during each school year to each pupil who is transported in a school bus, instruction in safe riding practice and participation in emergency evacuation drills.(3) The operator of a school bus equipped with an occupant protection system as defined in section 60-6,265 shall wear such system whenever the vehicle is in motion.Source   Laws 1965, c. 523, § 2, p. 1652;   Laws 1974, LB 863, § 11;   Laws 1992, LB 958, § 11;   Laws 1993, LB 370, § 480;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-488.07;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 370.
NE Code § 79-610 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-610 - Pupils; transportation; driver; liability policy; conditions.

79-610.  Pupils; transportation; driver; liability policy; conditions.When a school board or board of education employs a driver to transport the pupils from their homes to the school and return and to and from other school-sponsored activities by any means, the board shall purchase a liability insurance policy in a limit of not less than fifty thousand dollars to cover the bodily injuries of one person, one hundred thousand dollars to cover bodily injuries to more than one person in the same accident, and ten thousand dollars to cover property damage, the premium on which shall be paid out of the school district treasury. Such policy shall be conditioned for the payment of any and all damages on account of bodily injury or death, or injury to or destruction of property that may accrue to any person or persons by reason of any negligence or carelessness in transporting pupils from their homes to school and return and to and from other school-sponsored activities. Such policy may, in the discretion of the board, contain a deductible provision for up to one thousand dollars of any claim, in which event the school district shall be considered a self-insurer for that amount.Source   Laws 1939, c. 111, § 1, p. 482;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 79-2102;   R.S.1943, § 79-2111;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 127, p. 735;   Laws 1951, c. 281, § 1, p. 946;   Laws 1969, c. 138, § 26, p. 637;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-489;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 371.  Cross References  For relationship to Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act, see section 13-901 et seq.
NE Code § 79-612 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-612 - Pupils; transportation allowance; claims; contents; limitation upon action for recovery.

79-612.  Pupils; transportation allowance; claims; contents; limitation upon action for recovery.All claims for transportation allowance under section 79-611 shall be filed for payment monthly. No action for recovery on any claim for transportation allowance filed with the secretary of the school board or board of education shall be brought after twelve months from the last day of any month of actual attendance for which attendance is claimed. All claims shall show the names of the students and the dates of the trips for which the allowance is claimed and shall be signed by the claimant.Source   Laws 1941, c. 163, § 1, p. 650;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 79-1902;   R.S.1943, § 79-1908;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 129, p. 736;   Laws 1971, LB 215, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-491;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 373.  Annotations Filing of claim monthly is a mandatory prerequisite to recovery. George v. School Dist. No. 24 of Red Willow County, 157 Neb. 791, 61 N.W.2d 401 (1953).
NE Code § 79-613 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-613 - Pupils; transportation allowance; temporary residence; attendance at another school; how computed.

79-613.  Pupils; transportation allowance; temporary residence; attendance at another school; how computed.(1) When a student or students whose family would otherwise be eligible for the transportation allowance provided in section 79-611 reside temporarily for school purposes within four miles of the schoolhouse, the family of such student or students shall be paid two hundred eighty-five percent of the mileage rate provided in section 81-1176 for each mile actually and necessarily traveled by which the distance traveled one way from the residence of such family to the temporary residence exceeds three miles.(2) When (a) a student or students whose family would otherwise be eligible for the transportation allowance provided in section 79-611 attend school in an adjacent school district due to convenience of the family and (b) the school district of residence pays tuition on behalf of such student or students pursuant to section 79-598, there shall also be paid by such school district of residence a transportation allowance equal to two hundred eighty-five percent of the mileage rate provided in section 81-1176 for each mile actually and necessarily traveled on each day of attendance by which the distance traveled one way from the residence of such student or students to the schoolhouse in the adjacent school district exceeds three miles.Source   Laws 1929, c. 92, § 1, p. 348;   C.S.1929, § 79-1902;   Laws 1931, c. 149, § 1, p. 405;   Laws 1941, c. 163, § 1, p. 650;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 79-1902;   R.S.1943, § 79-1909;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 130, p. 736;   Laws 1963, c. 483, § 2, p. 1554;   Laws 1986, LB 419, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-492;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 374.
NE Code § 79-701 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-701 - Mission of public school system.

79-701.  Mission of public school system.The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the mission of the State of Nebraska, through its public school system, is to:(1) Offer each individual the opportunity to develop competence in the basic skills of communications, computations, and knowledge of basic facts concerning the environment, history, and society;(2) Offer each individual the opportunity to develop higher order thinking and problem-solving skills by means of adequate preparation in mathematics, science, the social sciences, and foreign languages and by means of appropriate and progressive use of technology;(3) Instill in each individual the ability and desire to continue learning throughout his or her life;(4) Encourage knowledge and understanding of political society and democracy in order to foster active participation;(5) Encourage the creative potential of each individual through exposure to the fine arts and humanities;(6) Encourage a basic understanding of and aid the development of good health habits; and(7) Offer each individual the opportunity for career exploration and awareness.Source   Laws 1984, LB 994, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,140.01;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 375.
NE Code § 79-702 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-702 - Public school system; legislative intent.

79-702.  Public school system; legislative intent.(1) The Legislature recognizes that education as an investment in human resources is fundamental to the quality of life and economic development of Nebraskans. The Legislature further recognizes that public education faces ever growing challenges in an era of accelerated change, sophisticated information systems, high technology, and global markets. It is the intent of the Legislature to join with local governing bodies in a strong and ongoing partnership to further advance the quality and responsiveness of Nebraska's education system.(2) It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage and support all public schools in this state in order to carry out the state's mission to promote quality education as described in section 79-701. Attracting and retaining highly qualified instructors in order to foster and improve a student's learning experience is a key factor in quality education. The Legislature intends to foster high standards of performance for teachers, students, administrators, and programs of instruction in the public schools so that each person of school age shall have the opportunity to receive a quality education regardless of the size, wealth, or geographic location of the school district in which such person resides.(3) The Legislature intends that the schools meet the individual needs and develop the particular skills of all young Nebraskans. The Legislature further intends that all persons who graduate from Nebraska high schools possess certain minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and understanding.(4) The Legislature recognizes that the resources of the state should be used efficiently to support the public school system of this state. The Legislature intends to foster, encourage, and, where necessary, mandate the cooperation of all public education service providers, including public school districts, educational service units, and the State Department of Education, in order to achieve a quality education system.Source   Laws 1984, LB 994, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,140.02;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 376.
NE Code § 79-704 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-704 - Biennial secondary course offerings; authorized; when.

79-704.  Biennial secondary course offerings; authorized; when.(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, any school board of a school district or any governing authority of a private school may establish alternating biennial secondary course offerings, not to exceed one course in each of four subject fields as designated by such board or governing authority, as part of the total instructional units provided each school term for the purpose of meeting minimum annual criteria for accreditation under sections 79-318 and 79-703. Reporting of biennial course offerings which are to receive annual instructional unit credit in meeting accreditation standards shall be on forms prescribed by the State Department of Education.(2) For school year 2009-10 and each school year thereafter, a school board of a school district shall not establish an alternating biennial secondary course offering in any subject area for which the State Board of Education has adopted content standards pursuant to section 79-760.01.Source   Laws 1985, LB 633, § 6;   Laws 1986, LB 997, § 13;   R.S.1943, (1987), § 79-1241;   Laws 1989, LB 15, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,140.15;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 378;  Laws 2006, LB 1208, § 2.
NE Code § 79-705 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-705 - State Fire Day; Fire Recognition Day; designation; how observed.

79-705.  State Fire Day; Fire Recognition Day; designation; how observed.For the purpose of creating public sentiment and calling public attention to the great damage caused both to life and property by fire, the Friday before Fire Recognition Day shall be designated and known as State Fire Day. State Fire Day shall be observed by the public, private, and parochial schools of the state with exercises appropriate to the subject and the day. The second Saturday in May is designated and shall be known as Fire Recognition Day.Source   Laws 1911, c. 126, § 1, p. 431;   R.S.1913, § 6850;   C.S.1922, § 6421;   C.S.1929, § 79-1201;   R.S.1943, § 79-1201;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 160, p. 746;   Laws 1971, LB 917, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,122;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 379;   Laws 1997, LB 347, § 18.
NE Code § 79-706 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-706 - Fire prevention instruction; requirements.

79-706.  Fire prevention instruction; requirements.In addition to any required monthly fire drill, every public, private, denominational, or parochial school shall provide regular periods of instruction in the subject of fire dangers and in methods of fire prevention.Source   Laws 1911, c. 126, § 2, p. 431;   R.S.1913, § 6851;   C.S.1922, § 6422;   C.S.1929, § 79-1202;   R.S.1943, § 79-1202;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 161, p. 746;   Laws 1972, LB 1284, § 21;   Laws 1982, LB 933, § 3;   Laws 1984, LB 749, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,123;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 380.  Cross References  For school drills under supervision of the State Fire Marshal, see section 81-527.
NE Code § 79-707 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-707 - Flags; United States; State of Nebraska; display.

79-707.  Flags; United States; State of Nebraska; display.The flags of the United States of America and of the State of Nebraska shall be prominently displayed on the school grounds of every public school in the state on each day that such school is in session, in accordance with the standards prescribed for the display of the flag of the United States of America. For the purposes of this section and section 79-708, public school shall mean all institutions of learning supported in whole or in part by public funds, including those providing postsecondary education.Source   Laws 1971, LB 218, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,128.01;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 381.  Cross References  Americanism instruction, see section 79-724.
NE Code § 79-708 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-708 - Flags and flagstaffs; provide; payment.

79-708.  Flags and flagstaffs; provide; payment.The governing body of each school shall provide suitable flags and flagstaffs to carry out the provisions of this section and section 79-707, and the cost of such flags and flagstaffs shall be paid from the general operating funds of each school.Source   Laws 1971, LB 218, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,128.02;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 382.
NE Code § 79-709 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-709 - School work; annual exhibit; how conducted; premiums.

79-709.  School work; annual exhibit; how conducted; premiums.There may be held at the county fair or other place in each county, under the supervision and direction of the county board of commissioners or county board of supervisors or its designee, an exhibit of school work done in each school district of the county during the current school year. The nature and character of the exhibit shall be determined by the county board. The county board may annually offer and award premiums intended to stimulate the interest in school affairs. A list of premiums to be awarded shall be mailed by the county board or its designee to the teacher, principal, or superintendent of each public, private, denominational, and parochial school in each school district in the county on or before January 15 of each year in which an exhibit shall be held.Source   Laws 1919, c. 247, § 1, p. 1016;   C.S.1922, § 6543;   Laws 1927, c. 89, § 1, p. 258;   C.S.1929, § 79-2120;   R.S.1943, § 79-2129;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 177, p. 750;   Laws 1963, c. 486, § 1, p. 1557;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,139;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 383;  Laws 1999, LB 272, § 85.
NE Code § 79-710 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-710 - American Sign Language.

79-710.  American Sign Language.The State Department of Education may provide for the teaching of American Sign Language in public, private, denominational, and parochial schools. If a school offers a course in American Sign Language, such course shall be offered to all students and may be used for world language credits by the school.Source Laws 2020, LB965, § 2.
NE Code § 79-712 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-712 - Public school; health education; requirements.

79-712.  Public school; health education; requirements.Provisions shall be made by the proper local school authorities for instructing the pupils in all public schools in a comprehensive health education program which shall include instruction (1) as to the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of drug use, misuse, and abuse and (2) on intellectual disability and other developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, autism, and epilepsy, their causes, and the prevention thereof through proper nutrition and the avoidance of the consumption of drugs as defined in this section. For purposes of this section, drugs means any and all biologically active substances used in the treatment of illnesses or for recreation or pleasure. Special emphasis shall be placed upon the commonly abused drugs of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, hallucinogenics, amphetamines, barbiturates, and narcotics.Source   Laws 1885, c. 83, § 1, p. 332;   R.S.1913, § 6878;   C.S.1922, § 6446;   C.S.1929, § 79-1409;   R.S.1943, § 79-1408;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 370, p. 815;   Laws 1971, LB 51, § 1;   Laws 1982, LB 423, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1987), § 79-1270;   Laws 1989, LB 15, § 4;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,140.17;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 386;  Laws 2013, LB23, § 44.