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LR 60

Recognize March 4, 2025, as Celebrate Theatre in Our Schools Day in Nebraska

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Megan Hunt

Nebraska's LR60 formally recognizes March 4, 2025 as Celebrate Theatre in Our Schools Day and urges Nebraskans to honor and support theatre education in schools.

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Bill Summary · LR 60

LR 60 — Celebrate Theatre in Our Schools Day in Nebraska (Resolution)

A non-binding legislative resolution adopted by the Nebraska Legislature recognizing March 4, 2025 as “Celebrate Theatre in Our Schools Day” and encouraging celebration of theatre education’s history, value, and impact in Nebraska.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish March 4, 2025 as Celebrate Theatre in Our Schools Day in Nebraska.
  • Encourage Nebraskans to recognize the educational and cultural contributions of theatre programs in schools.
  • Highlight the work of students, parents, and teachers who organize and participate in high school theatre productions.

Key Provisions

  • Formal recognition that March 4, 2025, is Celebrate Theatre in Our Schools Day in Nebraska.
  • Encouragement for all Nebraskans to celebrate the history, educational value, and impact of theatre and its contributions to students, families, teachers, and the state.
  • Recitals (Whereas clauses) describe:
    • Theatre education and the Nebraska Thespians organization active in more than 44 junior and senior high schools, reaching over 800 students.
    • Nebraska Thespians as a nationally recognized program awarding over $10,000 in college scholarships to Nebraska theatre students.
    • National recognition of Nebraska theatre students and teachers for excellence in education, performance, advocacy, and production.
    • The positive economic impact of high school theatre productions, including tens of thousands of dollars in ticket sales and related theatre purchases.
    • Acknowledgment of the effort required by students, parents, and teachers to organize such productions.

Impact and Implications

  • Symbolic endorsement of theatre education at the high school level.
  • Potential to raise public awareness and support for school theatre programs and related activities.
  • No new mandates or funding requirements are established by this resolution; it serves as a formal recognition and call to celebrate.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 4, 2025 (LR60, 109th Legislature, First Session), Sponsor: Hunt (primary).
  • Laid over: March 4, 2025.
  • Adopted and Signed: March 11, 2025 (President/Speaker signed; resolution adopted).

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Hunt.

Affected Parties

  • Nebraska high school theatre students and teachers, Nebraska Thespians organization, school communities, and the broader public who participate in or support theatre education.

Note: As a resolution, LR 60 does not impose new laws or funding obligations. Its value lies in formal acknowledgment of theatre education and its contributions to Nebraska communities.

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

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