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2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-588 - Class III or IV school district; treasurer; records and reports required; delivery upon expiration of office.

79-588.
Class III or IV school district; treasurer; records and reports required; delivery upon expiration of office.
The treasurer of a Class III or IV school district shall keep a record in which the treasurer shall enter all the money received and disbursed by him or her, specifying particularly (1) the source from which money has been received, (2) to what fund it belongs, and (3) the person or persons to whom and the object for which the same has been paid out. The treasurer shall present to the district, at each annual meeting, a report in writing containing a statement of all money received during the preceding year and of the disbursement made with the items of such disbursements and exhibit the vouchers therefor. At the close of the treasurer's term of office, he or she shall settle with the school board and shall hand over to his or her successor the records and all receipts, vouchers, orders, and papers coming into his or her hands as treasurer of the district, together with all money remaining in his or her hands as such treasurer.
Source
Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision IV, § 6, p. 347;
R.S.1913, § 6768;
C.S.1922, § 6309;
C.S.1929, § 79-406;
R.S.1943, § 79-406;
Laws 1949, c. 256, § 100, p. 726;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-461;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 341;
Laws 1999, LB 272, § 81;
Laws 2018, LB377, § 53.
Annotations
School district treasurer is bound to faithfully discharge duties of his office and to pay over to his successor the money in his hands which has not been otherwise legally disbursed. Thurston County v. Chmelka, 138 Neb. 696, 294 N.W. 857 (1940).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-589 - Board of education; Class III school district outside of city or village or more than one-half of district within a city of metropolitan class; treasurer; bond or insurance; duties.

79-589.
Board of education; Class III school district outside of city or village or more than one-half of district within a city of metropolitan class; treasurer; bond or insurance; duties.
In a Class III school district which lies outside of the corporate limits of any city or village or of which more than one-half is geographically within a city of the metropolitan class, the board of education shall elect one of its members, other than the secretary, as treasurer of the school district and the provisions of section 79-590 shall not apply to the selection of a treasurer of such a district. The treasurer shall prepare and submit in writing a monthly report of the state of the finances of the district and pay school money only upon warrants signed by the president of the board or, in the president's absence, by the vice president, and countersigned by the secretary. The treasurer shall give a bond or evidence of equivalent insurance coverage payable to the school district in such sum as may be fixed by the board. Such bond shall be signed by one or more surety companies of recognized responsibility. The cost of such bond or insurance coverage shall be paid by the school district.
Source
Laws 1953, c. 303, § 4, p. 1017;
Laws 1973, LB 408, § 1;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-803.05;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 342;
Laws 2005, LB 380, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-590 - Class III school district; board of education; treasurer; duties; bond or insurance; compensation.

79-590.
Class III school district; board of education; treasurer; duties; bond or insurance; compensation.
The board of education of a Class III school district may employ a treasurer for such district who shall be paid a salary, to be fixed by the board, of not to exceed one thousand two hundred dollars per annum. If the board does not employ such a treasurer, the city treasurer or deputy city treasurer of the city which is within such district shall be ex officio treasurer of the school district. He or she shall attend all meetings of the board when required so to do, prepare and submit in writing a monthly report of the state of the district's finances, and pay school money only upon warrants signed by the president of the board or, in the president's absence, by the vice president, and countersigned by the secretary. If the city treasurer or his or her deputy acts as ex officio treasurer of the school district, he or she shall be paid for such services by the school district a sum to be fixed by the board. The treasurer of such district, or the city treasurer or deputy city treasurer acting as ex officio treasurer, shall give a bond or evidence of equivalent insurance coverage payable to the county in such sum as may be fixed by the board of education. Such bond shall be signed by one or more surety companies of recognized responsibility. The cost of such bond or insurance coverage shall be paid by the school district.
Source
Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision XIV, § 13, p. 381;
Laws 1883, c. 72, § 22, p. 299;
Laws 1899, c. 59, § 4, p. 287;
R.S.1913, § 6960;
C.S.1922, § 6594;
C.S.1929, § 79-2513;
R.S.1943, § 79-2515;
Laws 1949, c. 256, § 242, p. 771;
Laws 1953, c. 305, § 1, p. 1020;
Laws 1963, c. 488, § 1, p. 1559;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-809;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 343;
Laws 2005, LB 380, § 3.
Cross References
For applicability of this section to certain Class III school districts, see section 79-589.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-591 - Class IV school district; treasurer; duties; reports; bond or insurance.

79-591.
Class IV school district; treasurer; duties; reports; bond or insurance.
The treasurer of a Class IV school district shall (1) attend all meetings of the board of education when required to do so by the board of education, (2) prepare and submit in writing a monthly report of the state of the finances of the district, (3) pay out school money only upon warrants signed by the president or vice president and countersigned by the associate superintendent of business affairs, and (4) give a bond or evidence of equivalent insurance coverage payable to the school district in a sum fixed by the board of education.
Source
Laws 1917, c. 225, § 13, p. 553;
C.S.1922, § 6622;
C.S.1929, § 79-2613;
R.S.1943, § 79-2613;
Laws 1949, c. 269, § 4, p. 885;
Laws 1949, c. 256, § 215, p. 761;
R.S.1943, (1971), § 79-528;
Laws 1971, LB 450, § 7;
Laws 1986, LB 84, § 4;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-911;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 344;
Laws 2005, LB 380, § 4.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-592 - Class V school district; treasurer; bond or insurance; duties.

79-592.
Class V school district; treasurer; bond or insurance; duties.
The treasurer of a Class V school district shall receive all taxes of the school district from the county treasurer. The treasurer of the school district shall attend all meetings of the board of education of the Class V district when required to do so, shall prepare and submit in writing a monthly report of the state of the district's finances, and shall pay school money either upon a warrant signed by the president, or in the president's absence by the vice president, and countersigned by the secretary or upon a check or other instrument drawn upon bank depository funds of the school district. The treasurer shall also perform such other duties as designated by the board of education. Before entering into the discharge of his or her duties and during the entire time he or she so serves, the treasurer shall give bond or evidence of equivalent insurance coverage payable to the board in such amount as may be required by the board, but in no event less than two hundred thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful discharge of his or her duties as treasurer of the school district, for the safekeeping and proper disbursement of all funds and money of the school district received by the treasurer. Such bond shall be signed by one or more surety companies of recognized responsibility, to be approved by the board. The cost of the bond or insurance shall be paid by the school district. Such bond or insurance coverage may be enlarged at any time the board may deem an enlargement or additional bond or insurance coverage to be necessary.
Source
Laws 1891, c. 45, § 12, p. 321;
Laws 1903, c. 96, § 1, p. 553;
R.S.1913, § 7020;
C.S.1922, § 6651;
C.S.1929, § 79-2714;
R.S.1943, § 79-2715;
Laws 1947, c. 297, § 1, p. 912;
Laws 1949, c. 256, § 260, p. 778;
Laws 1996, LB 604, § 9;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1004.04;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 345;
Laws 2005, LB 380, § 5;
Laws 2009, LB392, § 10.
Annotations
The 1947 amendment to this section was operative prospectively only. School District of Omaha v. Adams, 151 Neb. 741, 39 N.W.2d 550 (1949).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-593 - Class V school district; board of education; vice president; duties.

79-593.
Class V school district; board of education; vice president; duties.
The vice president of the board of education of a Class V school district shall perform all the duties of the president in case of the president's absence or disability.
Source
Laws 1891, c. 45, § 10, p. 320;
R.S.1913, § 7018;
C.S.1922, § 6649;
C.S.1929, § 79-2712;
R.S.1943, § 79-2713;
Laws 1949, c. 256, § 258, p. 778;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1004.02;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 346.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-594 - Class III or IV school district; superintendent; appointment; salary; term.

79-594.
Class III or IV school district; superintendent; appointment; salary; term.
The school board in a Class III or IV school district may also elect at any regular meeting one superintendent of public instruction with such salary as the board deems best and may enter into contract with him or her at its discretion, for a term not to exceed three years.
Source
Laws 1881, c. 78, § 8, p. 379;
Laws 1883, c. 72, § 20, p. 298;
Laws 1899, c. 66, § 1, p. 295;
Laws 1903, c. 93, § 1, p. 546;
R.S.1913, § 6955;
C.S.1922, § 6589;
Laws 1929, c. 94, § 3, p. 353;
C.S.1929, § 79-2508;
Laws 1937, c. 182, § 4, p. 716;
C.S.Supp.,1941, § 79-2508;
R.S.1943, § 79-2519;
Laws 1949, c. 256, § 206, p. 758;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-519;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 347;
Laws 1997, LB 345, § 28;
Laws 2018, LB377, § 54.
Cross References
Class V school district, appointment of superintendent, see section 79-567.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-595 - Class IV school district; associate superintendent of business affairs; duties.

79-595.
Class IV school district; associate superintendent of business affairs; duties.
The associate superintendent of business affairs of a Class IV school district shall (1) take charge of the books and documents of the board of education, (2) countersign all warrants for school money, (3) apply for and receive school funds from the county treasurer or other persons to whom such funds are payable by law and deposit the funds with the treasurer of the board, and (4) perform all such other duties as the board may require.
Source
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 348.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-596 - Class IV school district; associate superintendent of business affairs; bond.

79-596.
Class IV school district; associate superintendent of business affairs; bond.
Before entering upon his or her duties, the associate superintendent of business affairs of a Class IV school district shall give a bond payable to the school district in such sum as the board of education may fix, but not less than five thousand dollars, and shall take and subscribe the usual oath of office. The board of education may require any other officer or employee to give a bond in such an amount as it may deem necessary. The cost of all bonds shall be paid by the school district and shall be approved by the board of education.
Source
Laws 1917, c. 225, § 12, p. 553;
C.S.1922, § 6621;
C.S.1929, § 79-2612;
R.S.1943, § 79-2612;
Laws 1949, c. 269, § 3, p. 884;
Laws 1949, c. 256, § 214, p. 761;
R.S.1943, (1971), § 79-527;
Laws 1971, LB 450, § 6;
Laws 1986, LB 84, § 3;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-910;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 349.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-597 - Class IV school district; accounts; audit; disbursements; how made.

79-597.
Class IV school district; accounts; audit; disbursements; how made.
All accounts of a Class IV school district shall be audited by the associate superintendent of business affairs, approved by the chairperson of the board of education, and countersigned by one other member of the board of education. No expenditure greater than one thousand dollars shall be voted by the board of education except in accordance with the provisions of a written contract. No money shall be appropriated out of school funds except on a recorded affirmative vote of a majority of all the members of the board of education.
Source
Laws 1917, c. 225, § 15, p. 553;
Laws 1921, c. 60, § 2, p. 243;
C.S.1922, § 6624;
C.S.1929, § 79-2615;
R.S.1943, § 79-2615;
Laws 1949, c. 269, § 5, p. 885;
Laws 1949, c. 256, § 216, p. 761;
R.S.1943, (1971), § 79-529;
Laws 1971, LB 450, § 8;
Laws 1986, LB 84, § 5;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-912;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 350.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-599 - Pupil; attend school in adjoining state; application; contents.

79-599.
Pupil; attend school in adjoining state; application; contents.
In counties which are contiguous to the boundary line of this state, the parent or legal guardian of any pupil authorized or required to attend any of grades kindergarten through twelve may apply for authority for such pupil to attend school in a district in an adjoining state. Such application shall be made on or before August 15 of each year to the school board or board of education of the school district in which the parent or guardian resides and shall specify the district in the adjoining state to which the parent or guardian seeks to send the pupil. The application also shall state whether any of the following conditions exists: (1) The pupil lives nearer an attendance center in the proposed receiving district than in the district of residence; (2) natural barriers such as rivers cause transportation difficulties within the district of residence; (3) road conditions from the pupil's home to the school in the proposed receiving district are better than to the school in the district of residence; (4) travel time would be less to the school in the proposed receiving district; or (5) educational advantages for the pupil exist in the proposed receiving district.
Source
Laws 1971, LB 469, § 1;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,106.01;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 352.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-5,100 - Pupil; attend school in adjoining state; application; procedure; authorization, when.

79-5,100.
Pupil; attend school in adjoining state; application; procedure; authorization, when.
Upon receipt of an application pursuant to section 79-599, the school board or board of education shall inquire of the proposed receiving district if it is willing to receive the pupil. If the proposed receiving district is willing to do so, the school which the pupil would attend is accredited, and the conditions of section 79-5,101 have been met, the board may authorize such attendance.
Source
Laws 1971, LB 469, § 2;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,106.02;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 353.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-5,101 - Pupil; attend school in adjoining state; reciprocity required.

79-5,101.
Pupil; attend school in adjoining state; reciprocity required.
No application for attendance of a pupil in a school of another state pursuant to sections 79-599 to 79-5,103 shall be approved unless such state has in force an act which the State Board of Education determines to be similar to such sections.
Source
Laws 1971, LB 469, § 3;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,106.03;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 354.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-5,102 - Pupil; attend school in adjoining state; tuition; payment by sending district.

79-5,102.
Pupil; attend school in adjoining state; tuition; payment by sending district.
When any school board or board of education authorizes attendance at a school in an adjoining state pursuant to sections 79-599 to 79-5,103, the sending district shall pay to the receiving district tuition for each pupil for each day the pupil is actually enrolled in the receiving district up to one hundred eighty-five days per year. The daily rate of tuition shall be equal to the amount of the actual per pupil per day operating expense of the receiving district for the preceding school year.
Source
Laws 1971, LB 469, § 4;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,106.04;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 355.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-5,103 - Pupil; attend school in adjoining state; records; costs; determination.

79-5,103.
Pupil; attend school in adjoining state; records; costs; determination.
The State Board of Education shall have access to the records of the receiving district in an adjoining state in order to verify the amount charged by the receiving district, and the state board of education of an adjoining state sending students to a district in this state shall have similar access to the records of a receiving district in this state. When necessary, the Commissioner of Education shall confer with the head of the department of education of an adjoining state to establish uniform methods of determining costs pursuant to sections 79-599 to 79-5,103. The Commissioner of Education also may prescribe forms to be used for applications pursuant to section 79-599 and shall assist school boards and boards of education in carrying out the provisions of sections 79-599 to 79-5,103.
Source
Laws 1971, LB 469, § 5;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,106.05;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 356.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-5,104 - Class III school district; tuition of pupil attending school outside of district; payment, when.

79-5,104.
Class III school district; tuition of pupil attending school outside of district; payment, when.
The school board or board of education of any Class III school district may, in its discretion, pay the regular school tuition for any pupil residing in such school district and attending a school outside such school district when, in the opinion of the board, the best interests of the pupil or the school district may so require.
Source
Laws 1955, c. 317, § 1, p. 982;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-516.01;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 357;
Laws 2018, LB377, § 56.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-5,105 - Class III, IV, or V school district; children residing on federal property; contracts with federal government for instruction; supervisory services of districts; maintenance and operation of schools.

79-5,105.
Class III, IV, or V school district; children residing on federal property; contracts with federal government for instruction; supervisory services of districts; maintenance and operation of schools.
If the board of education of a Class III, IV, or V school district finds it desirable that children of school age or any grade or grades thereof residing on federal property situated in the vicinity of a city of the metropolitan class be given instruction outside the boundaries of such district of the character provided by law for children within the district, under the direction and control of the board of education and that the same is not detrimental to the interests of the school district, the board of education may enter into a contract with the federal government or any agency thereof to provide supervisory services in the construction of school facilities and to maintain and operate schools for the children of residents of such federal installations.
Source
Laws 1957, c. 350, § 1, p. 1194;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-544;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 358.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-5,106 - Class III, IV, or V school district; children residing on federal property; contracts with federal government for instruction; effect of existing available facilities.

79-5,106.
Class III, IV, or V school district; children residing on federal property; contracts with federal government for instruction; effect of existing available facilities.
The provisions of giving instructions outside a Class III, IV, or V school district as provided in section 79-5,105 shall not apply where existing facilities are now available.
Source
Laws 1957, c. 350, § 2, p. 1195;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-545;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 359.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-601 - Pupils; public or private schools; transportation; buses; conditions; purchase; use; State Department of Education; duties.

79-601.
Pupils; public or private schools; transportation; buses; conditions; purchase; use; State Department of Education; duties.
The school board or board of education of any public school district may, when authorized by a majority vote of the members of such board, purchase out of the general fund of the district a school bus or buses for the purpose of providing transportation facilities for school children to and from school and to and from all school-related activities. The school board or board of education of any public school district providing such transportation facilities for children attending public schools shall also provide transportation without cost for children who attend nonprofit private schools which are approved for continued legal operation under rules and regulations established by the State Board of Education pursuant to subdivision (5)(c) of section 79-318. Such transportation shall be provided for only such children attending nonprofit private schools who reside in a district which provides transportation to public school students, and such transportation shall extend only from some point on the regular public school route nearest or most easily accessible to their homes to and from a point on the regular public school route nearest or most easily accessible to the school or schools attended by such children. The governing body of such nonprofit private school, on a form to be provided by the State Department of Education, shall certify to the public school district the names, addresses, and days of school attendance of children transported and such other information useful in operating the transportation facility as may be required by rules established by the State Board of Education. Transportation shall be provided for nonprofit private school children only at times when transportation is being provided for public school children.
The school board or board of education of any public school district may enter into a contract with a municipality or county pursuant to section 13-1208.
Source
Laws 1947, c. 301, § 2, p. 918;
R.S.Supp.,1947, § 79-2113.02;
Laws 1949, c. 256, § 125, p. 734;
Laws 1965, c. 522, § 1, p. 1650;
Laws 1975, LB 522, § 1;
Laws 1981, LB 85, § 3;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-487;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 362.
Annotations
The provisions of this section which allow the transportation of nonprofit private school students on public school buses do not violate Neb. Const. Art. VII, § 11; Neb. Const. Art. III, § 18; U.S. Const. amend. XIV, § 1; or U.S. Const. amend. I. State ex rel. Bouc v. School Dist. of City of Lincoln, 211 Neb. 731, 320 N.W.2d 472 (1982).
This section imposes no duty on school boards to provide actual bus service to students. Warren v. Papillion School Dist. No. 27, 199 Neb. 410, 259 N.W.2d 281 (1977).
Board of education had power to provide for busing, but duty to do so was not imposed and mandamus not warranted. Connot v. Monroe, 193 Neb. 453, 227 N.W.2d 827 (1975).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-603 - Pupil transportation vehicles; safety features; violations; penalty.

79-603.
Pupil transportation vehicles; safety features; violations; penalty.
Any person who violates any provision of section 79-602 or who drives, moves, or causes or knowingly permits to be moved on any highway any vehicle or vehicles which exceed the limitations as to the safety features provided in such section for which a penalty is not elsewhere provided shall be guilty of a Class III misdemeanor.
For purposes of this section, highway shall have the meaning provided in section 60-624.
Source
Laws 1993, LB 370, § 479;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-488.01;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 364.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 79 - Schools › 79-604 - Pupils; transportation; buses; routes, posting with signs.

79-604.
Pupils; transportation; buses; routes, posting with signs.
The Department of Transportation shall post on state highways signs reading: Unlawful to pass school buses stopped to load or unload children. These signs shall be adequate in size and number to properly inform the public. School districts may obtain and post such signs on other bus route roads upon the approval of appropriate county officials. The Department of Transportation may furnish such signs at cost to school districts.
Source
Laws 1959, c. 396, § 2, p. 1355;
R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-488.03;
Laws 1996, LB 900, § 365;
Laws 2017, LB339, § 271.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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).
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.