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NE LB523
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Margo Juarez
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AI Summary
- Creates a $4,000 per semester stipend program for student teachers completing supervised teaching practicums at Nebraska public, private, denominational, or parochial schools
- Requires applicants to be enrolled in an accredited Nebraska teacher education program and demonstrate financial hardship to qualify for the stipend
- Directs the State Department of Education to administer the program and submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor on stipend distribution by geographic and subject area
- Authorizes the department to seek additional funding through grants, private donations, or federal programs beyond legislative appropriations
- Becomes operative July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Adopt the Student Teacher Compensation Act
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/23/2025
Full Bill Text
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