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NE LB748

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tony Sorrentino

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands the Nebraska educational savings plan trust (529 plan) to allow funds to be used for "recognized postsecondary credential programs" as defined in section 529(f)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, in addition to eligible postsecondary institutions

  • Adds "qualified postsecondary credentialing expenses" as a new category of qualified education expenses that can be paid from the trust

  • Authorizes the State Treasurer to enter into agreements with recognized postsecondary credential programs to implement the savings plan provisions

  • Confirms that program funds are fully portable and may be used at any eligible postsecondary educational institution, any recognized postsecondary credential program, and beginning January 1, 2029, at any elementary or secondary school

  • Amends sections 77-1416, 77-1417, 77-1419, 77-1420, 77-1422, and 77-1427 of the Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, to incorporate these changes throughout the statutory framework

Legislative Description

Change provisions relating to the Nebraska educational savings plan trust and allow for the use of trust funds for recognized postsecondary credential programs

Last Action

Placed on Final Reading

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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