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The Nebraska Freedom Coalition is once again on hand bringing you live updates from Hearing room 1525, where LB's 673, 374, and 71 will have live testimony given 💯 Stay tuned for updates from the hearing and what this overflowing crowd has to say! #nebraska #neleg #schoolchoice

LB673 description: "Provide grants to schools that adopt a policy to provide emergency response mapping data to law enforcement agencies and provide powers and duties for the State Department of Education and State Board of Education"
Some very salient support #testimony given 👍

Recently elected to the Board of Regents, Kathy Wilmot provides testimony in support-
Important to note that Wilmot worked for KS Dept of Corrections @ Norton Correctional Facility for over 20 years. Later she served as Accreditation Manager
There are no opponents to this bill.

Senator Dave Murman is now introducing LB 374- Adopt the Parents’ Bill of Rights and Academic Transparency Act
Senator Murman has been doing some great work this session & we are happy to see him as chair of the Education Committee 📚 ✏
There will be much testimony on this bill

In case anyone forgot, Senator Conrad is here from the "Fightin 46th". She let us all know again.
One testifier in attendance just asked, "What's her problem?" while asking Murman numerous questions and ranting...
Another goes, "Maybe if she'd shut up she'd get her answers!"

This is the overflow room for today's hearing-
Senator Conrad is now trying to shape the narrative 🙄 We believe it's best to hear from parents who are here to testify Senator Conrad. Your tirades are now at nauseum...
Senator Conrad now just interrupted Senator Albrecht also 👎

The line is out the door in support of LB 374. We were going to testify today also but this is great to see 👍
Unbelievably, Senator Conrad actually left the room as constituents began testifying!! She had so many concerns but now isn't even listening to those here to testify! 🤦‍♂️

Marni Hodgen gives testimony about how one school superintendent told her last year that quote, "Parents are too involved."...
Can you even believe that? This is why so many people have showed up to testify today. People are sick of the indoctrination! Let's get 'back to basics'!

Some of these testimonials are very personal and moving.
The harm that's being caused is almost unbelievable.
One testifier points out how Marxism and socialism are the precursors to Communism...
This is it folks.. As we often say, the fight is here. The time is now... 🇺🇲 👍

This is becoming more and more relevant. Worth the watch!!

Committee now hearing testimony of how parents have no idea whats going on behind their backs while their children are at school
One parent spoke about how their child was using a different name at the behest of the teachers
The distrust of 'public schools' is @ an alltime a high

The decrease in parental involvement and the influence of teacher unions are contributing factors to the downtrend in national test scores. The focus on union protection and administrative policies can sometimes take precedence over student achievement. #SchoolChoice

This leads to a lack of accountability and a decrease in educational quality - Result is lower test scores & a failure to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.
We must prioritize student achievement and promote greater parental involvement in schools

There needs to be increased communication & collaboration between teachers, parents, & administrators as well as policies that support accountability. Only then will public education system can better serve the needs of children & help ensure that they receive a quality education

No less than 100 proponents in the room while opponents have approx 20-30...
The @OWHnews inaccurately reported these numbers. Per usual, the mainstream press is the enemy of the people. We are proud to be here bringing you the facts and truth to light 🇺🇲👍

The Director of Health Services for Lincoln Public Schools is now testifying as an opponent to LB 374
She (we hope that's okay 🤔) is here pushing vaccines heavily 💉...
Give her a call and tell her you support transparency in our schools!

Someone speaking on behalf of Voices for Children Nebraska just said "parents’ rights are limited to “at home”"..
So once your children enter the school building parents LOSE their rights?
These words actually came out of her mouth.
It's no wonder so many parents showed up today!

The room for proponents the second time around is essentially as filled as the room for opponents was the first time around!
A clear win of support for LB 374 today 💪
Of note, as constituents were filing in, Senator Conrad rudely tries to hurry along the meeting 🙄 #whyyoumadbro

It is unfortunate, that as proponents are STILL testifying, Senator Conrad, who had so many "questions" this morning, has been more absent today than not while the proponents have been testifying. Sad! #wheresDanielle ??

It's great to have @KirkPenner bringing it home today for the proponents of LB 374! Citing many specifics, Mr. Penner finishes at exactly the three minute alloted testimonial time. What a stud!

There's no doubt about it, support for LB 374 was overwhelming today! @ErinBamer

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