Nebraska Secretary of State certifies petition for referendum on private school scholarships' funding.

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen has certified a petition from Support Our Schools Nebraska to place a partial referendum on the November ballot, aiming to repeal Legislative Bill 1402, which allocates $10 million annually for private school scholarships. The petition collected over 86,000 signatures, surpassing the required threshold. Meanwhile, Latasha Collar has filed a lawsuit to block the referendum, arguing it violates the state constitution's provisions on appropriations. The Nebraska Supreme Court has yet to decide on the case.

September 05, 2024
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