Linehan said she has not heard so far of any lawmaker planning to introduce a charter schools bill.

Sen. Tyson Larson of O’Neill offered the last such proposal, which would have allowed up to five charter schools in the Omaha Public Schools district. He said he has not decided whether to introduce a new proposal.

The November elections added at least three school choice supporters to the State Legislature, which may improve the chances of getting something passed.

Advocates say the election of legislative leaders and changes in the makeup of the Education and Revenue Committees will be more critical.

“It’s hard to know what will happen until the Legislature starts,” Linehan said.

Down the road, the election of Donald Trump as president could give a boost to school choice supporters.

On the campaign trail he proposed putting $20 billion of federal funds into school choice grants. States getting grants would have to use them for charter schools, tax-credit scholarships or other options aimed at helping low-income students attend the schools of their choice.