LINCOLN- The Nebraska State Education Association sought to rally support Tuesday for a package of legislation designed after a survey of nearly 10,000 teachers statewide. Tim Royers, president of the state teacher’s union, joined with seven lawmakers to unveil the top 2025 priorities for the NSEA. The proposals generally seek to increase state support for teachers, such as retention bonuses, stipends for student teachers, reimbursements for school supplies, and paid family and medical leave.

The eight bills presented Tuesday were introduced by State Sens. Margo Juarez of Omaha, Jason Prokop of Lincoln, George Dungan of Lincoln, Ashlei Spivey of Omaha, and Danielle Conrad of Lincoln. All are Democrats in the officially nonpartisan Legislature. Royers said the legislation is part of NSEA’s goal to ensure all Nebraska children get to receive a great public education, which he said often depends on highly qualified teachers.

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