67 bills on higher education
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| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| LB 1262 | Adopt the Foreign Adversaries Out of Postsecondary Education Act Bob Andersen | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 1247 | Require postsecondary institution participation in the Nebraska Statewide Workforce and Education Reporting System for the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act Robert Dover | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 1196 | Prohibit the use of state or local funds for low-earning outcome postsecondary education programs Tanya Storer | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 1184 | Adopt the Nebraska Tribal College Investment Act John Fredrickson | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 1164 | Adopt the Prior Learning Act Dan Lonowski | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 1125 | Require legislative approval of certain University of Nebraska contracts and restrict ownership of certain facilities Tony Sorrentino | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 1117 | Change provisions relating to tuition waivers and provide for reimbursement to postsecondary institutions Teresa Ibach | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 1061 | Change residence requirements relating to tuition and fees at state postsecondary educational institutions Dave Murman | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 1051 | Change a definition relating to the University of Nebraska | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 1029 | Redefine terms relating to reportable funding from a foreign adversarial source for colleges and universities Danielle Conrad | Sent to the governor | Apr 17, 2026Communication |
| LB 917 | Change provisions relating to the disposition of property by the University of Nebraska Danielle Conrad | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 870 | Change residence requirements relating to tuition and fees at state postsecondary educational institutions Bob Andersen | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 833 | Change provisions relating to instructional priorities and degree programs at state colleges Kathleen Kauth | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 769 | Provide for University of Nebraska State Museum License Plates, provide duties to the Department of Motor Vehicles and the University of Nebraska, and create a fund Barry DeKay | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 730 | Require schools and state agencies to designate restrooms and locker rooms based on sex and require state agencies to define an individual's sex as either male or female for purposes of rules and regulations, the enforc… Kathleen Kauth | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 681 | Change provisions relating to the definition of graduate degree program | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 678 | State intent regarding appropriations to the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges Brian Hardin | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 671 | Change and eliminate provisions relating to reports regarding the enrollment option program, programs for expelled students, educator evaluations, information related to dyslexia, the Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship Pro… Dave Murman | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 633 | Change provisions relating to applications rejected under the enrollment option program and create the Nebraska Option Enrollment Tuition Account Program Ben Hansen | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 627 | Provide for a capital construction project for the University of Nebraska Robert Dover | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 624 | Appropriate funds to the State Treasurer for education scholarships Robert Dover | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 570 | Provide for scholarships for nursing students John Cavanaugh | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 552 | Prohibit public postsecondary educational institutions from having a diversity, equity, and inclusion office and taking certain actions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion Loren Lippincott | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 551 | Prohibit tenure at certain postsecondary educational institutions and require a written policy regarding terms and conditions of employment Loren Lippincott | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 538 | Require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy regarding discrimination and antisemitism, require school boards to adopt a policy regarding discrimination and antisemitism, and provide for Title VI coord… Brian Hardin | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 538A | Appropriation Bill Brian Hardin | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 509 | Adopt the Opportunity Scholarships Act and provide for income tax credits Tony Sorrentino | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LR 501 | Congratulate and honor Dr. Neal H. Schnoor on his investiture as the tenth Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Kearney and commend his lifelong dedication to the students, faculty, and communities of Nebraska Stan Clouse | Passed | Apr 17, 2026President/Speaker signed |
| LB 495 | Change provisions relating to community colleges under the Property Tax Request Act Ben Hansen | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 481 | Adopt the Foster Care Child Scholarships Act Beau Ballard | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 417 | Provide for administration of the Nebraska Promise Program by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, adopt the College Promise Act, and change provisions relating to the Quality Education Accountability Act Eliot Bostar | Failed | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 307 | State intent regarding appropriations for tuition waivers Teresa Ibach | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 173 | Appropriate funds for aid to community colleges and state intent Jason Prokop | Died | Apr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 937 | Adopt the Prior Learning Act and the K-12 Education Cybersecurity Act and change provisions relating to student transfers, school absences, option enrollment, extracurricular activities, reports, school employment, the … | Became law | Apr 16, 2026Approved by Governor on April 16, 2026 |
| LB 1086 | Change eligibility requirements for community college gap assistance Robert Dover | Became law | Apr 14, 2026Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026 |
| LB 748 | Change provisions relating to the Nebraska educational savings plan trust and allow for the use of trust funds for recognized postsecondary credential programs Tony Sorrentino | Became law | Apr 14, 2026Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026 |
| LR 492 | Congratulate Creighton University men's basketball head coach Greg McDermott on his retirement and his accomplishments at Creighton University and Wayne State College John Cavanaugh | Passed | Apr 8, 2026President/Speaker signed |
| LR 484 | Congratulate Imani Skanes on winning the women's long jump at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Indoor Track and Field Championships and becoming the first national champion in the history of the Col… Terrell McKinney | Passed | Apr 1, 2026President/Speaker signed |
| LR 402 | Interim study to examine compensation for laboratory hours taught at a community college and to review the statutory definition of the laboratory hours Dan Quick | In committee | Mar 30, 2026Referred to Education Committee |
| LR 397 | Congratulate the University of Nebraska at Kearney's men's wrestling team on winning the 2026 Division II National Wrestling Championship title Stan Clouse | Passed | Mar 30, 2026President/Speaker signed |
| LR 396 | Congratulate the University of Nebraska men's basketball team and Head Coach Fred Hoiberg on the team's historic season and achieving the first NCAA Tournament win in school history Loren Lippincott | Passed | Mar 30, 2026President/Speaker signed |
| LB 956 | Provide for the collection of postsecondary institution compensation data John Cavanaugh | Became law | Mar 12, 2026Approved by Governor on March 12, 2026 |
| LR 319 | Recognize the Concordia University men's soccer team for winning the 2025 Great Plains Athletic Conference Soccer championship Jana Hughes | Passed | Feb 2, 2026President/Speaker signed |
| LR 295 | Provide a resolution adopting articles of impeachment against University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O'Connor Kathleen Kauth | Introduced | Jan 13, 2026Resolution withdrawn |
| LR 294 | Provide notice of intent to file articles of impeachment against University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O'Connor Kathleen Kauth | Introduced | Jan 13, 2026Resolution withdrawn |
| LB 608 | Change insurance provisions relating to firefighters and include correctional officers, youth detention officers, certain disabled persons, and their children in the First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act Eliot Bostar | Became law | Jun 4, 2025Approved by Governor on June 4, 2025 |
| LB 391 | Adopt the Give to Enable Scholarship Act and provide for certain income tax adjustments Dave Murman | Became law | Jun 4, 2025Approved by Governor on June 4, 2025 |
| LB 306 | Change provisions relating to admission to elementary and secondary schools, the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges, the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act, the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Educa… | Became law | Jun 4, 2025Approved by Governor on June 4, 2025 |
| LB 595 | Create the Research Excellence Cash Fund Jason Prokop | Failed | Jun 2, 2025Indefinitely postponed |
| LB 378 | Require that each public or private two-year or four-year college or university provide a report to the Attorney General relating to certain funding from a foreign source Bob Andersen | Failed | Jun 2, 2025Indefinitely postponed |
From Nebraska's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.