Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-870: Teacher's or administrator's certificate; standards violation; witnesses; subpoena; commissioner; issue writs of subpoena; board; modify or quash.

In the performance of its functions under sections 79-859 to 79-870, the board may subpoena witnesses and place them under oath. The commissioner may issue writs of subpoena, including subpoena duces tecum, requiring the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, and documents, and place witnesses under oath to take sworn testimony as part of any investigation. The board may modify or quash any subpoena issued by the commissioner.