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NE LB523

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Margo Juarez

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

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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