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NE LB745

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Margo Juarez

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 79-730 of Nebraska Revised Statutes governing high school equivalency diploma requirements
  • Removes the requirement that applicants be "unable to secure a diploma from the high school he or she last attended" to qualify for a GED
  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements: Nebraska residency for at least 30 days prior to application (or final high school attendance in Nebraska) and demonstration of educational development equivalent to a typical high school graduate through approved tests
  • Commissioner of Education retains authority to issue equivalency diplomas conveying all significance and privilege of a regular high school diploma

Legislative Description

Change provisions relating to the requirements for a diploma of high school equivalency

Last Action

Placed on Final Reading

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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