LB1216

Provide for educational services for prisoners

Complete·4/17/26

Nebraska LB1216 mandates educational services for prisoners under 21, including vocational and computer education.

Nebraska LB1216 requires the Director of Correctional Services to establish educational services for prisoners under 21 years old. These services must be similar to state minimum standards, covering language arts, social science, science, and mathematics. The State Department of Education may offer these programs directly or through partnerships with educational institutions. The State Board of Education can create rules to ensure compliance with educational requirements.

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Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 27

1:30 PM

Education Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026

Apr 10

Legislature

President/Speaker signed

Apr 10

Legislature

Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026