NebraskaNebraska proposal would fund cybersecurity grants for eligible schools
For fiscal year 2026–27, Nebraska's education department would use $250,000 to run grants helping eligible schools buy cybersecurity products and services.
What it does
The proposal would set aside $250,000 for the State Department of Education to run grants for eligible schools and education service units to buy cybersecurity products and services.
Argument forGrants could help eligible schools and education service units buy cybersecurity products and services they might not otherwise afford.
Argument againstWith $250,000 shared across several kinds of schools, some applicants might receive too little to buy the cybersecurity products and services they need.
More detail
The State Department of Education would develop and run a grant program for cybersecurity purchases. Grants would be for school districts, educational service units, and approved or accredited private, denominational, or parochial schools. The money would be used to develop and administer the program and provide grants for purchases. The appropriation is for fiscal year 2026–27.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Postponed indefinitely
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 17Indefinitely postponedPostponed indefinitely
- Jan 26Notice of hearing for February 03, 2026
- Jan 16Referred to Appropriations CommitteeMinor
- Jan 15Kauth FA712 filedMinor
- Jan 14Date of introductionIntroduced
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