LB 408 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Adopt the Special Education Teacher Forgivable Loan Program Act

This bill creates Nebraska's Special Education Teacher Forgivable Loan Program, targeting students pursuing special education teaching credentials at eligible Nebraska colleges. It provides loans covering remaining tuition costs after federal/state aid, which are forgiven if recipients teach special education in Nebraska public schools for five consecutive years. To qualify, students must be U.S. citizens or specific eligible noncitizens, enrolled in special education programs, and have applied for other financial aid. Failure to teach in Nebraska for the required period results in repayment with 5% annual interest.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Indefinitely postponed
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Jan 22, 2025
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Referred to Education Committee
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Jan 17, 2025
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