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Legislative Issues Conference

MG2024January 21-22, 2024
Cornhusker Marriott - Lincoln

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New Faces

In 2023 there was a New Governor ... 16 New State Senators ... New Speaker ... New Committee Chairs ... Two New Faces on the State Board of Education ... New Commissioner of Education ... New AG ... New Faces in DC ... New Faces On Your Board.  

Presented annually, hear from the movers and shakers inside the Legislature about the key issues affecting Nebraska's public schools. The Governor’s Office, Speaker, key Committee Chairs, a number of other Senators and education stakeholders are invited to share their respective views throughout the morning. See what key bills are in play and get a first hand look at anything that will have an impact on public education in Nebraska during this year’s legislative session. 

Sunday, January 21, 2024
  • 6:00 PM Reception, Dinner & Program - Brian Maher, Commissioner of Education
  • Six months in, hear the new Commissioner’s plans and initiatives for NDE in his first year, and how school boards can work closer with the Department for future collaborations and continuity. There will be time for Q&A as well.
    • Hospitality event to follow
Monday, January 22, 2024

Education leaders have been invited to share their respective views throughout the morning. Get a firsthand look at all the bills introduced that will have an impact on public education in Nebraska during this year’s legislative session.  

  • 8:00 AM - Registration
  • 8:30 AM - Welcome and Introductions - Sandy Noffsinger, NASB President
    • Governor Pillen
    • Senators Ibach and Hughes - 2024 Temperature Check
    • Senator Sanders - Engagement
    • Senator Bostar - Revenue Committee
    • Senator Conrad - Education Committee
    • Senator Brewer - School Safety
    • Bill Overview - Get a first hand look at everything that will have an impact on public education in Nebraska during this year’s legislative session and beyond.
  • 12:00 PM - Lunch with the Senators
  • 1:30 PM - Adjournment

To Register:

  • Go to the My Membership tab and log in using your email and password 
  • $20 cancellation fee by the registration deadline. No refunds after the deadline.
  • Registration fees for each event are as follows:
    • Sunday dinner and program $60
    • Conference Registration $110
    • *On-Site Registration $150
    • Registration Deadline  -  January 16, 2024

Awards of Achievement points can be earned by attending these events

  • 10 points = Sunday dinner and program
  • 15 points = Legislative Issues Conference

Suggested Audience:

  • School Board Members, Superintendents, ESU Administrators

 (Speaker list subject to change)


TO REGISTER FOR AN NASB EVENT, CLICK ON THE ' MY MEMBERSHIP' LINK ABOVE OR BELOW, THEN NAVIGATE TO THE 'EVENTS' DROPDOWN AND SELECT 'REGISTER'.  TO LEARN MORE ABOUT AN EVENT, CLICK THE LINK IN THE MENU ON THE RIGHT.

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