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Legislative Issues Conference

January 25-26, 2026
Cornhusker Marriott - Lincoln

 

WHO ...
(TARGET AUDIENCE)

  • School board members, superintendents, ESU administrators, and other education stakeholders.

WHAT ... 

  • 2026 Legislative Issues Conference
  • Download the LIC Mailer PDF here: COMING SOON

WHEN ...

  • January 25-26, 2026 

WHERE ...

  • The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel - 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
  • Book Your NASB Group Rate - Coming Soon

WHY ...

Weeks into each year’s Legislative Session, key committee chairs, senators, and education leaders are invited to share their respective views throughout the morning. Get a firsthand look at the bills which will have an impact on public education in Nebraska. Close the conference as the majority of Senators join us for lunch to network and discuss key items from that morning. 

Up to 30 awards of achievement points will be earned for attending

HOW ...
(REGISTRATION)

Log in using your email and  password. If you do not have an email and password to log in or have forgotten it, please contact NASB at 402-423-4951 for assistance. Registration fees for each event are as follows:

  • Sunday dinner and program - $80
  • Conference Registration - $120*
  • Monday Afternoon 101 Wrap-Up - $20
  • *On-Site Registration - $150
  • Registration Deadline  -  January 19, 2026
  • $25 cancellation fee by the registration deadline. No refunds after the deadline.

Sunday Evening
  • 5:30 PM - Registration
  • 6:00 PM - Reception, Dinner & Program
  • Hospitality event to follow 

“Threading a Moving Needle: A panel with the K-12 representatives of the School Financing Review Commission”

In 2025, the Governor signed legislation creating the School Financing Review Commission. With several meetings behind them, goals set, and a report submitted, hear from the K-12 administrators and board members on the Commission as they update us on the goals, progress, discussion, and reports of their work. This panel will be facilitated by NASB’s Colby Coash, and Brian Maher, Commissioner of Education.

Monday
Education leaders are 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
  • Bill Review 
  • Speaker Arch - Session Preview
  • Senator von Gillern - Revenue Committee Update
  • Senator Bosn - Juvenile Justice Update
  • Senator Hughes - School Finance Legislation Update
  • Senator Lonowski - Education Committee Update
  • Final Talking Points Prior to Your Lunch with the Senators
  • 12:00 PM - Lunch with the Senators
  • 1:30 PM - Adjournment
  • 1:30 PM - NEW: 101 Wrap-Up (See below)
1:30 to 3:00 PM - “Everything You Wanted To Know About The Legislature, But Never Wanted To Ask” - A 101 level review of bill searches, the legislative process, engagement strategies, and more with plenty of time for Q&A. You will leave ready to advocate!

 (Speaker list subject to change. In no particular order.)


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