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This bill allows eligible aliens who are employed as or training to become law enforcement officers to receive certain public benefits and participate in retirement programs that were previously restricted to U.S. citizens or lawfully present individuals. The bill defines an "eligible alien" as an individual authorized for employment under specific federal immigration regulations and provides a comprehensive list of approved identification documents. Key provisions include allowing eligible aliens to receive retirement benefits, unemployment benefits, deferred compensation, scholarships, and other employment-related public benefits. The bill also extends these benefits to the family members and dependents of eligible alien law enforcement officers, regardless of their own immigration status. The legislation modifies multiple sections of Nebraska state law to implement these changes, ensuring that eligible aliens employed in law enforcement have access to the same benefits as citizens, while maintaining existing documentation and verification requirements. The bill is enacted pursuant to federal law that allows states to provide certain benefits to immigrants, and it specifically does not redefine what constitutes a public benefit or alter existing eligibility criteria for such benefits.

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