ELECTION COVERAGE 2024

PRIVATE EDUCATION FUNDING
Private schools such as Nebraska Christian rely on tuition from students and donations. LB1402 would also provide state funds. Photo provided.
Private schools such as Nebraska Christian rely on tuition from students and donations. LB1402 would also provide state funds. Photo provided.

Polk County News

LB1402 was passed by the Nebraska Legislature during the 2024 season. Section 1 gives $10 million annually to fund education scholarships to pay all or part of the costs to educate eligible students attending nongovernmental privately operated elementary and secondary schools in Nebraska.

The vote will be on whether to RETAIN section 1 of LB1402 or whether to REPEAL it. RETAIN will …