During the initial two years of his term, Senator McKinney served on the education committee and emerged as a resolute advocate for enhancing the education system in the state of Nebraska. He successfully championed multiple bills aimed at improving education in the state, including:
LB452, the Financial Literacy Act, which mandates schools to teach financial literacy from Pre-K to 12th grade.
LB1112, the Computer Science and Technology Act, which requires schools to incorporate computer science and technology education from Pre-K to 12th grade.
LB630, which assigns the state department of education the responsibility of compelling school boards to adopt uniform dress codes statewide to protect students from discrimination.
LB632, which bars the suspension of students in Pre-K through second grade.
Senator McKinney's legislative efforts underscore his dedication to fostering a more robust and inclusive educational system in Nebraska.