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Dave Heineman on Education
Republican NE Governor
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Increasing state aid to education from $852M to $939M
We are on the right path and that path starts with a quality education. Education is the great equalizer and education is one of our state's top priorities. We invest in education because we know how important it is. Our P-16 Initiative strengthens
academic achievement for all students in Nebraska.In 2008, I signed into law LB 1157 that provides for statewide assessments in reading, writing, math and science. Thanks to that legislation, more than ever before the focus of our school districts is
now on academic achievement. We can be very proud that Nebraska's high school graduation rate is 86%--the 4th best in America. We have good schools, and they want to be even better in the future.
My proposed budget continues to make K-12 education a
priority by increasing state aid to education from $852 million to $895 million in fiscal year 2014 and to $939 million in fiscal year 2015. Additionally, I am proposing a 5 percent increase in special education funding in each of the next two years.
Source: 2013 Nebraska State of the State Address
, Jan 15, 2013
Two-year tuition freeze for State colleges via more funding
Our students of today are the leaders of tomorrow, and it is critical to our future that they have affordable access to a quality higher education. Last week, I announced that the University of Nebraska and Nebraska's State Colleges are prepared to
implement a two-year tuition freeze for Nebraska students if you adopt my proposed budget. My recommendation provides the necessary state funding to achieve this two-year tuition freeze for UNL, UNK, UNO, UNMC, Chadron State, Wayne State and Peru State.
This is very good news for Nebraska families who are working very hard to ensure that their sons and daughters can afford to go to college. Community colleges are an important component of our education system, as well.
I am proposing a similar increase in community college funding for each of the next two years so that each of our six community colleges can also consider adopting a two year tuition freeze.
Source: 2013 Nebraska State of the State Address
, Jan 15, 2013
Virtual school is good for Nebraska
The Virtual School will provide Nebraska students a rigorous online high school curriculum with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, commonly referred to as STEM courses, and
Advanced Placement courses in both rural and urban areas. Additionally, the Virtual School establishes a single, centralized website informing students, parents, teachers and schools of virtual learning opportunities in Nebraska.
Source: 2011 Nebraska Gubernatorial press release
, Aug 10, 2011
$1.5M Nebraska Internship Program for college students
I am pleased to announce today the Talent and Innovation Initiative, a four-part plan designed to enhance our economic momentum.- I am proposing a Nebraska Internship Program to increase the number of college and university students interning with
Nebraska businesses. This $1.5 million training program will be funded by redirecting resources from the Nebraska Job Training Cash Fund and matched by funds from the private sector.
- I am proposing the creation of a $7 million program, the Business
Innovation Act to leverage entrepreneurship, to increase private sector research and innovation, and to expand small business outreach efforts.
- I am proposing the creation of a new $3 million Site and Building Development
Fund to increase the number of sites and buildings available for business development projects.
- I am proposing a $5 million Angel Investment Tax Credit Program to foster high-tech startups in Nebraska.
Source: 2011 Nebraska State of the State Address
, Jan 13, 2011
Page last updated: Nov 27, 2014
