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NE Code § 79-867 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-867 - Teacher's or administrator's certificate; revocation; suspension; effect.

79-867.  Teacher's or administrator's certificate; revocation; suspension; effect.The revocation of a person's teacher's or administrator's certificate by the board shall automatically revoke any and all Nebraska teachers' certificates held by the person. A teacher's or administrator's certificate which has been suspended shall be automatically reinstated at the end of the suspension if such certificate did not expire during the period of suspension. If the certificate expired during the period of suspension, the holder of the expired certificate may secure a new certificate by applying for and by meeting the certification requirements at the time of application for the new certificate. A person whose teacher's or administrator's certificate has been revoked may apply for a new certificate at the expiration of any period of ineligibility fixed by the board by applying for and by meeting the certification requirements at the time of application for the new certificate.Source   Laws 1989, LB 575, § 4;   Laws 1993, LB 348, § 37;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1282.01;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 492.
NE Code § 79-869 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-869 - Commission and board; rules and regulations.

79-869.  Commission and board; rules and regulations.The commission and the board shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the performance of their functions under sections 79-859 to 79-871. Recommendations may be made by the commission to the State Board of Education, to school boards or boards of education, and to postsecondary educational institutions which will promote improvement of education and the teaching profession.Source   Laws 1967, c. 549, § 5, p. 1813;   Laws 1969, c. 731, § 3, p. 2767;   Laws 1989, LB 575, § 3;   Laws 1993, LB 348, § 39;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1284;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 494.  Cross References  For other provisions for adopting rules and regulations, see the Administrative Procedure Act, section 84-901 et seq.
NE Code § 79-870 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-870 - Commission; board; witnesses; subpoena; commissioner; issue writs of subpoena; board; modify or quash.

79-870.  Commission; board; witnesses; subpoena; commissioner; issue writs of subpoena; board; modify or quash.In the performance of their functions under sections 79-859 to 79-871, the commission and the board may subpoena witnesses and place them under oath. The commissioner may issue writs of subpoena, including subpoena duces tecum, requiring the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, and documents, and place witnesses under oath to take sworn testimony as part of any investigation. The board may modify or quash any subpoena issued by the commissioner.Source   Laws 1967, c. 549, § 6, p. 1814;   Laws 1992, LB 1001, § 29;   Laws 1993, LB 348, § 40;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1285;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 495;  Laws 2018, LB1081, § 10.
NE Code § 79-871 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-871 - Commission; budget; adopt; costs and expenses; payment.

79-871.  Commission; budget; adopt; costs and expenses; payment.All costs and expenses incurred by the commission in administering the provisions of sections 79-859 to 79-871 shall be paid as provided in section 79-810. The commission shall develop its own budget which shall be included as a program in the general budget of the State Department of Education.Source   Laws 1967, c. 549, § 7, p. 1814;   Laws 1969, c. 731, § 4, p. 2767;   Laws 1977, LB 540, § 3;   Laws 1993, LB 348, § 41;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1286;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 496;  Laws 2003, LB 685, § 19.
NE Code § 79-872 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-872 - Teacher or administrator; professional or labor organization; deduction from wages.

79-872.  Teacher or administrator; professional or labor organization; deduction from wages.Any teacher or administrator employed by a school district who voluntarily participates in a professional or labor organization may authorize the withholding from his or her wages of an amount to be paid to the professional or labor organization. The school district shall make such deduction each month or pay period and pay the amount deducted to such professional or labor organization. The school district may charge an amount not to exceed the actual cost incurred by the school district for making such deductions.Source   Laws 1979, LB 53, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-12,101;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 497.
NE Code § 79-873 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-873 - Deduction from wages; authorization; form.

79-873.  Deduction from wages; authorization; form.An authorization for a deduction under section 79-872 shall be in writing, and the form to authorize shall also include a notice to the employee of his or her right to refuse authorization. The authorization shall continue in force until revoked in writing by the employee. The authorization may also authorize the professional or labor organization to certify annually the amount to be deducted from each employee's wages, and such certification shall bind the employee, the school district, and the organization.Source   Laws 1979, LB 53, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-12,102;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 498.
NE Code § 79-874 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-874 - Deductions; school district; liability.

79-874.  Deductions; school district; liability.The school district shall not be liable to the professional or labor organization for any claim, demand, or cost arising out of the withholding of authorized amounts and the transmittal of deductions authorized by the school district employees under sections 79-872 and 79-873.Source   Laws 1979, LB 53, § 3;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-12,103;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 499.
NE Code § 79-875 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-875 - Student teacher or intern, defined.

79-875.  Student teacher or intern, defined.For purposes of sections 79-875 to 79-878, student teacher or intern means a student who is enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution approved by the State Board of Education for teacher training and who is jointly assigned by such institution and a board of education to student-teach or intern under the direction of a regularly employed certificated teacher, principal, or other administrator. Student teaching may include duties granted to a certificated teacher under the rules and regulations of such board and any other part of the school program for which either the cooperating teacher or the principal is responsible.Source   Laws 1971, LB 175, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1297;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 500.
NE Code § 79-876 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-876 - Student teacher or intern; protection; rules and regulations; comply.

79-876.  Student teacher or intern; protection; rules and regulations; comply.A student teacher or intern under the supervision of a certificated teacher, principal, or other administrator shall have the protection of the laws accorded the certificated teacher, principal, or other administrator and shall, while acting as such student teacher or intern, comply with all rules and regulations of the local board of education and observe all duties assigned certificated teachers.Source   Laws 1971, LB 175, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1298;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 501.
NE Code § 79-877 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-877 - Student teacher or intern; responsibilities and duties.

79-877.  Student teacher or intern; responsibilities and duties.A cooperating teacher, in cooperation with the principal or other administrator and the representative of the teacher preparation institution, shall assign to the student teacher or intern responsibilities and duties that will provide adequate preparation for teaching.Source   Laws 1971, LB 175, § 3;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1299;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 502.
NE Code § 79-878 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-878 - Student teacher or intern; terms, defined.

79-878.  Student teacher or intern; terms, defined.Whenever in sections 79-875 to 79-878 board of education is referred to and the school that a student teacher or intern is referred to does not have a board of education, such term shall be the person or governing body that administers such school.Source   Laws 1971, LB 175, § 4;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-12,100;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 503.
NE Code § 79-896 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-896 - Teachers; applicants; inquiries concerning religious affiliation prohibited.

79-896.  Teachers; applicants; inquiries concerning religious affiliation prohibited.It shall be unlawful for any person to prepare or deliver any questionnaire, employment application, or information blank to any applicant for any teaching position in the public schools of this state if the questionnaire, employment application, or information blank contains any inquiry or reference to the religious affiliation or the religious belief of the applicant.Source   Laws 1937, c. 180, § 1, p. 710;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 79-1426;   R.S.1943, § 79-1406;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 368, p. 814;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1268;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 521.  Cross References  For constitutional provisions for religious freedom, see Article I, section 4, and Article VII, section 11, Constitution of Nebraska.
NE Code § 79-897 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-897 - Teachers; inquiries concerning religious affiliation; violations; penalty.

79-897.  Teachers; inquiries concerning religious affiliation; violations; penalty.Any person who violates the provisions of section 79-896 is guilty of a Class III misdemeanor. Violation of such section shall be cause for the removal of any superintendent, member of a board of education or school board, or other public school official.Source   Laws 1937, c. 180, § 2, p. 711;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 79-1427;   R.S.1943, § 79-1407;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 369, p. 815;   Laws 1977, LB 39, § 258;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1269;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 522.
NE Code § 79-8,100 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,100 - Teachers; solicitation by agents or salespersons prohibited; exceptions.

79-8,100.  Teachers; solicitation by agents or salespersons prohibited; exceptions.It shall be unlawful for any peddler, agent, salesperson, or representative of any commercial enterprise, theatrical production, or play to call upon or to secure contracts with or solicit orders and business from any classroom teacher while the classroom teacher is actively engaged in the pursuit of his or her work as such. For purposes of this section, a teacher is actively engaged in the pursuit of his or her work between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on all days the school in which he or she is teaching is in session. The school board or board of education of any school district may designate such other hours as in their judgment seem best during which the classroom teacher or teachers of the district may be interviewed or solicited by the persons designated in this section.Source   Laws 1929, c. 86, § 1, p. 339;   C.S.1929, § 79-2133;   R.S.1943, § 79-2141;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 372, p. 815;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1272;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 525.
NE Code § 79-8,101 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,101 - Teachers; solicitation by agents or salespersons; violation; penalty.

79-8,101.  Teachers; solicitation by agents or salespersons; violation; penalty.Any person or persons who violate the purpose and intent of the provisions of section 79-8,100 shall be guilty of a Class III misdemeanor.Source   Laws 1929, c. 86, § 2, p. 339;   C.S.1929, § 79-2134;   R.S.1943, § 79-2142;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 373, p. 816;   Laws 1977, LB 39, § 259;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1273;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 526.
NE Code § 79-8,106 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,106 - Epidemics; teachers' salaries; duty to pay; injury leave; workers' compensation benefits; requirements.

79-8,106.  Epidemics; teachers' salaries; duty to pay; injury leave; workers' compensation benefits; requirements.(1) In case of epidemic sickness prevailing to such an extent that the school or schools in any school district shall be closed, teachers shall be paid their usual salaries in full for such time as the school or schools shall be closed.(2) If an employee of a school district is physically injured by another individual who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to such employee and such injury occurs within the employee's scope of employment in a manner that would be covered by the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act, the employee shall receive injury leave and be paid their usual salary in full for such time as the employee is absent and unable to work as a result of such injury not to exceed seven calendar days. Thereafter, the employee shall use workers' compensation benefits as necessary and available in accordance with the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act, except that no additional compensation shall be paid to an employee for any day for which such employee has already been paid for injury leave pursuant to this section.(3) Injury leave pursuant to this section shall not count against any other leave the employee accrues as a result of working for such school district. A school district may require confirmation from a physician regarding the causation and the period of time for which an employee is unable to work in determining the applicability of injury leave, and such school district may withhold injury leave until such confirmation is provided.Source   Laws 1919, c. 246, § 1, p. 1016;   C.S.1922, § 6542;   C.S.1929, § 79-2119;   R.S.1943, § 79-2128;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 353, p. 809;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1253;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 531;  Laws 2020, LB1186, § 1.  Cross References  Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act, see section 48-1,110.
NE Code § 79-8,107 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,107 - Teachers; lunch period; exception.

79-8,107.  Teachers; lunch period; exception.Every school district shall provide each teacher with an uninterrupted lunch period of not less than thirty minutes each school day, and no teacher shall be assigned teaching, supervisory, or other duties during such lunch period, except that school district attendance centers having less than two teachers shall be exempted from the provisions of this section.Source   Laws 1967, c. 519, § 1, p. 1741;   R.S.1943, (1981), § 79-547;   Laws 1986, LB 820, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1254.10;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 532.
NE Code § 79-8,108 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,108 - Teachers and employees; pledge; form.

79-8,108.  Teachers and employees; pledge; form.All persons engaged in teaching in the public schools of the State of Nebraska and all other employees paid from public school funds, shall sign the following pledge:I, .........., do believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; an indissoluble nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.I acknowledge it to be my duty to inculcate in the hearts and minds of all pupils in my care, so far as it is in my power to do, (1) an understanding of the United States Constitution and of the Constitution of Nebraska, (2) a knowledge of the history of the nation and of the sacrifices that have been made in order that it might achieve its present greatness, (3) a love and devotion to the policies and institutions that have made America the finest country in the world in which to live, and (4) opposition to all organizations and activities that would destroy our present form of government.Source   Laws 1951, c. 206, § 4, p. 767;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,148;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 533.  Cross References  Oath of office, see sections 11-101 to 11-101.03.
NE Code § 79-8,109 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,109 - Teacher, administrator, or full-time employee; personnel file; access; written response; attach.

79-8,109.  Teacher, administrator, or full-time employee; personnel file; access; written response; attach.Any teacher, administrator, or full-time employee of any public school district shall, upon his or her request, have access to his or her personnel file maintained by the district and shall have the right to attach a written response to any item in such file. Such teacher, administrator, or employee may in writing authorize any other person to have access to such file, which authorization shall be honored by the district. Such access and right to attach a written response shall not be granted with respect to any letters of recommendation solicited by the employer which appear in the personnel file. No other person except school officials while engaged in their professional duties shall be granted access to such file, and the contents thereof shall not be divulged in any manner to any unauthorized person.Source   Laws 1973, LB 370, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,156;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 534.
NE Code § 79-8,124 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,124 - Act, how cited.

79-8,124.  Act, how cited.Sections 79-8,124 to 79-8,131 shall be known and may be cited as the Master Teacher Program Act.Source Laws 2000, LB 1399, § 7. Cross References   Attracting Excellence to Teaching Program, see section 79-8,133.  Enhancing Excellence in Teaching Program, see section 79-8,137.01.
NE Code § 79-8,125 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,125 - Master Teacher Program; created; purpose.

79-8,125.  Master Teacher Program; created; purpose.The Master Teacher Program is created. The purpose of the program is to build a group of recognized teachers of high achievement in the teaching profession. The State Department of Education shall administer the program.Source Laws 2000, LB 1399, § 8.
NE Code § 79-8,126 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,126 - Terms, defined.

79-8,126.  Terms, defined.For purposes of the Master Teacher Program Act:(1) Credentialing organization means a national nonprofit organization (a) approved by the State Department of Education, (b) the purpose of which is to establish high and rigorous standards in a broad range of educational areas for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do, and (c) which issues credentials to teachers who demonstrate that they meet those standards; and(2) Teacher means a person who holds a valid certificate to teach in Nebraska issued by the Commissioner of Education, who has been employed as a teacher for at least three years in a public or private school accredited or approved by the State Department of Education, and who continues to be employed as a teacher in such a school.Source Laws 2000, LB 1399, § 9.
NE Code § 79-8,127 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,127 - Annual salary bonus.

79-8,127.  Annual salary bonus.In any year for which an appropriation is made for the Master Teacher Program, each teacher in the Master Teacher Program shall receive an annual salary bonus of five thousand dollars up to a statewide total of one million dollars. If the number of teachers qualifying for the bonus exceeds the number which the one million dollars would fully fund at the five-thousand-dollar level, the bonuses shall be reduced such that each teacher in the program receives the same amount and the statewide total does not exceed one million dollars. The State Department of Education shall allocate the annual salary bonus to each teacher in the program. Payment of such annual salary bonus shall not exceed the life of the credentials and shall be made only upon approval by the department of an application or upon reapproval each year after receiving the initial salary bonus.Source Laws 2000, LB 1399, § 10.
NE Code § 79-8,128 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,128 - Master teacher status.

79-8,128.  Master teacher status.Teachers may achieve master teacher status by earning credentials from a credentialing organization. To be eligible for the Master Teacher Program, a teacher with master teacher status shall apply to the State Department of Education.Source Laws 2000, LB 1399, § 11.
NE Code § 79-8,129 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,129 - Master Teacher Program Fund; created; use; investment.

79-8,129.  Master Teacher Program Fund; created; use; investment.The Master Teacher Program Fund is created. The fund shall be administered by the State Department of Education to carry out the purposes of the Master Teacher Program Act. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source Laws 2000, LB 1399, § 12. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 79-8,130 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,130 - Registration award.

79-8,130.  Registration award.A teacher who applies to a credentialing organization for credentials required for master teacher status shall be eligible for a registration award to pay for application and registration fees associated with obtaining the credentials. To receive a partial registration award in the amount of one-half of the associated fees, the teacher shall register with the State Department of Education within one year of application to the credentialing organization by submitting any documentation required by rule and regulation. To receive a final registration award in the amount of the remaining fees, the teacher shall notify the department that the teacher received the credentials and shall submit any documentation required by rule and regulation. Up to forty eligible teachers shall receive the first half of a registration award each year.Source Laws 2000, LB 1399, § 13.
NE Code § 79-8,131 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,131 - Rules and regulations.

79-8,131.  Rules and regulations.The State Board of Education shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the Master Teacher Program Act.Source Laws 2000, LB 1399, § 14.
NE Code § 79-8,132 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-8,132 - Act, how cited.

79-8,132.  Act, how cited.Sections 79-8,132 to 79-8,140 shall be known and may be cited as the Excellence in Teaching Act and shall include the Attracting Excellence to Teaching Program and the Enhancing Excellence in Teaching Program.Source  Laws 2000, LB 1399, § 15;  Laws 2009, LB547, § 3. Cross References  Master Teacher Program Act, see section 79-8,124.