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NE LB624

Appropriate funds to the State Treasurer for education scholarships


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Introduced
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

109th Legislature

Bill Summary

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to appropriations; to appropriate funds to the State Treasurer; and to state intent regarding future appropriations.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $20 million in state funds, specifically $10 million for fiscal year 2025-26 and another $10 million for fiscal year 2026-27, to the State Treasurer to provide education scholarships. The funds will be allocated from the General Fund and are intended to support low-income and at-risk elementary and secondary students by increasing their access to educational opportunities at approved or accredited private, denominational, or parochial schools. The Legislature's stated intent is to continue this annual $10 million appropriation in the future, with strict guidelines that the funds can only be used for these education scholarships. This bill represents an effort to expand educational choice for students who might not otherwise have access to private school education by providing financial assistance through state funding.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Appropriations Hearing (13:30:00 2/24/2025 Room 1524) (on 02/24/2025)

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