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NE LB1184

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Fredrickson

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates the Nebraska Tribal College Investment Act to provide matching grants to tribal colleges in Nebraska for expanding access to high-demand educational programs

  • Defines eligible institutions as "1994 Institutions" under federal law (Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994) that are located in Nebraska

  • Requires tribal colleges to secure private funding first; state matching grants cannot exceed the amount of newly committed private funds

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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