Change provisions relating to tuition waivers and provide for reimbursement to postsecondary institutions

Summary

The proposal changes Nebraska’s tuition‑waiver rules so that eligible children of veterans and first‑responders can receive full tuition and fee waivers, and it requires the state to reimburse colleges for 50 % of those waivers. It sets new eligibility criteria, application procedures, and a five‑year or 120‑credit limit for first‑responder waivers. Reimbursement would begin on July 1, 2028, subject to available appropriations.

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