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NE LB1184
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Fredrickson
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AI Summary
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Creates the Nebraska Tribal College Investment Act to provide matching grants to tribal colleges in Nebraska for expanding access to high-demand educational programs
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Defines eligible institutions as "1994 Institutions" under federal law (Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994) that are located in Nebraska
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Requires tribal colleges to secure private funding first; state matching grants cannot exceed the amount of newly committed private funds
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Establishes application window from July 1 to September 1 each fiscal year, with grant disbursements by January 1, administered by the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
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Creates the Nebraska Tribal College Investment Act Fund to hold legislative appropriations, grants, gifts, and bequests for the program
Legislative Description
Adopt the Nebraska Tribal College Investment Act
Last Action
Notice of hearing for February 09, 2026
1/30/2026