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LR 177

Congratulate the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired on celebrating one hundred fifty years of service to Nebraska

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Strommen

Nebraska Legislature congratulates the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired on 150 years of service, recognizing its statewide impact.

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Bill Summary · LR 177

Summary of Legislative Bill LR 177

Overview

LR 177 is a concurrent legislative resolution adopted by the Nebraska Legislature in the 109th Legislature, First Session. It formally congratulates the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired (NCECBVI) on celebrating 150 years of service to Nebraska.

Purpose and Intent

  • To acknowledge and honor the long-standing contributions of the NCECBVI to education and support for Nebraska students who are blind or visually impaired.
  • To recognize the center’s history, founders, and ongoing mission to provide specialized education, technology, and self-care instruction.
  • To express appreciation for the center’s statewide impact and its role in fostering a supportive community for students, families, and educators.

Background and Key Context

  • Founded in 1875 by Samuel Bacon, who convinced the Nebraska Legislature of the need for a school for the blind in the state.
  • Bacon financed the school with his own money and served as its first principal.
  • The center began in a rented building with three students and has undergone several name changes before adopting its current name.
  • Core focus areas include standard education, braille literacy, use of specialized technology, and instruction in self-care.
  • The center curates specialists to support students across Nebraska, regardless of location, and has developed a community that emphasizes understanding and family-like support.

Provisions of the Resolution

  1. The Legislature congratulates the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired on celebrating 150 years of service to Nebraska.
  2. A copy of the resolution shall be sent to the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 12, 2025.
  • Laid over: May 12, 2025.
  • Adopted: May 19, 2025.
  • President/Speaker signed: May 19, 2025.
  • Sponsor: Primary – Strommen; Co-sponsor (1) – Hallstrom.

Affected Parties

  • Directly: Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired.
  • Indirectly: Nebraska students who are blind or visually impaired, their families, educators, and statewide stakeholders who support or benefit from the center’s programs.
  • Nature of impact: Symbolic/recognition-focused; no fiscal or regulatory changes articulated in the bill.

Notable Aspects

  • This is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution acknowledging historical achievements and expressing goodwill.
  • The bill documents a concise historical summary of the center’s founding and mission, highlighting its enduring role in Nebraska’s education landscape.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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