Keep Kids First And Vote “Retain” On Referendum 435
In the 2023-2024 session, the Nebraska Legislature approved historic funding for public education as well as a scholarship program for students to attend the school of their choice. Students from lower-income families, students with special needs, students who experience bullying, students from military families, students in foster care, and students who are denied option enrollment are eligible for scholarships.
Shortly afterward, the teachers’ union and school choice opponents filed a referendum to repeal this law and strip away parental rights and educational options for our kids. All families, regardless of income or zip code, deserve to access the best education for their children.
On November 5th, Nebraska voters will decide whether to “retain” or “repeal” Referendum Measure 435.
Voting to “RETAIN” preserves the Education Scholarships Act, created by a bipartisan supermajority of the Nebraska Legislature, which empowers families to choose the school that is the best fit for their child. Repealing the program would eliminate record investment in Nebraska schools and block education freedom reforms that empower parents and hold schools accountable.
The education scholarship program is already benefiting thousands of Nebraska students, and if it is repealed, students will lose their scholarships for the schools they are currently attending. Repealing would steal hope and opportunity from thousands of families and children from across Nebraska who are benefiting from a new school setting where they have a better chance to learn and succeed in school.
Vote “RETAIN” on Referendum Measure 435! For more information and resources to help oppose the repeal effort, visit KeepKidsFirstNebraska.com.
Referendum Measure 435
A vote to “RETAIN” will keep in effect Section 1 of Legislative Bill 1402 enacted in 2024 by the Nebraska Legislature. Section 1 of Legislative Bill 1402 provides for $10 million annually to fund education scholarships to pay all or part of the cost to educate eligible students attending nongovernmental, privately operated elementary and secondary schools in Nebraska.
A vote to “REPEAL” will eliminate the funding and scholarship provisions in Section 1 of Legislative Bill 1402. Section 1 of Legislative Bill 1402, enacted by the Nebraska Legislature in 2024, provides for $10 million annually to fund education scholarships to pay all or part of the cost to educate eligible students attending nongovernmental, privately operated elementary and secondary schools in Nebraska.
Vote “RETAIN” on Referendum Measure 435!