LB1117

Change provisions relating to tuition waivers and provide for reimbursement to postsecondary institutions

Failed·4/17/26
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Nebraska LB1117 changes tuition waivers for dependents of veterans and first responders, and provides reimbursement to institutions.

Nebraska LB1117 amends tuition waiver provisions for dependents of veterans and first responders. It requires the University of Nebraska, state colleges, and community colleges to waive tuition and fees for dependents of veterans, provided they meet residency and benefit exhaustion criteria. For first responders, it mandates tuition waivers for qualifying children if the first responder died in the line of duty or is permanently disabled.

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Calendar

Feb 12

1:30 PM

Revenue Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Feb 5

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 12, 2026

Jan 21

Legislature

Referred to Revenue Committee