HASTINGS - The Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA) president Tim Royers is laying the groundwork now for what the group would like to accomplish in next year’s legislative session. The 2025 Nebraska legislative session was a roller coaster for educators. From budget cuts for universities to released time for religious instruction and the idea of placing the Ten Commandments in classrooms, the NSEA had a lot on its plate.

The union sent out a survey to its members in order to learn more about what they want the group to focus on in the upcoming legislative session. “We’ve got about 7-8,000 comments that we need to go through,” Royers said. “But there’s certainly a few priorities that have already stuck out.” Royers shared that one of the top priorities of NSEA members is paid family sick leave. The policy was a part of LB 440 in the 2025 session. It would add a 0.35% payroll fee. That money could be used to establish a fund that would then allow educators to take up to six weeks of paid leave.

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