Chapter 85 — STATE UNIVERSITY, STATE COLLEGES, AND POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
875 sections in this chapter.
Repealed. Laws 1953, c. 362, § 2.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1401 Act, how cited.
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Sections 85-1401 to 85-1420 shall be known and may be cited as the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Act.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1402 Terms, defined.
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For purposes of the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Act: (1)(a) Capital construction project shall mean a project which utilizes tax funds designated by the Legislature and shall be: Any proposed new capital structure; any proposed addition to, renovation of, …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1403 Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education; established.
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The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education is hereby established. The commission shall, under the direction of the Legislature, be vested with the authority for the coordination of public institutions in Nebraska as provided in Article VII, section 14, of the Constit…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1404 Commission; purposes; powers and duties.
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The purposes of the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education established by Article VII, section 14, of the Constitution of Nebraska and section 85-1403 shall be to (1) develop an ongoing comprehensive statewide plan for the operation of an educationally and economical…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1405 Commission; membership; terms.
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The commission shall consist of eleven members who shall be appointed by the Governor with the approval of a majority of the Legislature. One member shall be chosen from each of the six Supreme Court judicial districts. Five members shall be chosen on a statewide basis. The term …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1406 Commission; vacancies.
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If any vacancy occurs during the term of a member of the commission, the Governor shall make an appointment to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. If the appointment is made when the Legislature is in session, the appointment shall be subject to the approval of a majo…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1407 Commission; removal of members by Governor; procedure.
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Members may be removed by the Governor for cause but only after delivering to the member a copy of the charges and affording him or her an opportunity to be publicly heard in person, or by counsel, in his or her own defense upon not less than ten days' notice. Such hearing shall …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1408 Commission; members; expenses.
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Members of the commission shall receive no compensation for the performance of their duties but shall be reimbursed for expenses as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1409 Commission; officers; meetings; quorum.
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(1) The members of the commission shall annually elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among their members. (2) The commission shall hold regular meetings at times determined by the commission. Special or additional meetings may be held on the call of the chairperson or u…
Repealed. Laws 1953, c. 362, § 2.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1410 Commission; duties.
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In carrying out its duties, the commission shall: (1) Encourage initiatives and collaboration between public institutions, public state and local entities, and private state and local entities to increase the contribution of postsecondary education in advancing Nebraska's economy…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1411 Commission; executive director, employees, consultants; compensation; recruitment expenses; rules and regulations; duties.
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To assist it in carrying out its duties, the commission shall: (1) Employ an executive director and all other employees of the office of the commission and hire consultants as may be necessary and prescribe their duties; (2) Except as may be provided pursuant to the State Employe…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1412 Commission; additional powers and duties.
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The commission shall have the following additional powers and duties: (1) Conduct surveys and studies as may be necessary to undertake the coordination function of the commission pursuant to section 85-1403 and request information from governing boards and appropriate administrat…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1413 Comprehensive statewide plan; establish; requirements; unified statewide facilities plan; develop.
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(1) Pursuant to the authority granted in Article VII, section 14, of the Constitution of Nebraska and the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Act, the commission shall establish and revise as needed a comprehensive statewide plan for postsecondary education which …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1414 Programs; capital construction projects; review; commission, public institutions, and governing boards; duties.
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(1) Pursuant to the authority granted in Article VII, section 14, of the Constitution of Nebraska and the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Act, the commission shall establish an ongoing process to review, monitor, and approve or disapprove the new and existing …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1414.01 Oral health care; practice of dentistry; legislative intent; Oral Health Training and Services Fund; created; use; investment; contracts authorized; duties.
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(1) The Legislature finds that: (a) The availability and accessibility of quality, affordable oral health care for all residents of the State of Nebraska is a matter of public concern and represents a compelling need affecting the general welfare of all residents; (b) The develop…
Repealed. Laws 2014, LB 546, § 8.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1416 Budget and state aid requests; review; commission; duties.
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(1) Pursuant to the authority granted in Article VII, section 14, of the Constitution of Nebraska and the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Act, the commission shall, in accordance with the coordination function of the commission pursuant to section 85-1403, rev…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1417 Reports to commission; form.
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Each public institution may file with the commission a copy of any report filed with any other state agency. The filing shall be either in an electronic format compatible with the commission's computer system or a paper copy. A public institution may respond to any requests for i…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1418 Program or capital construction project; state funds; restrictions on use; district court of Lancaster County; jurisdiction; appeals; procedure.
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(1) No state warrant shall be issued by the Department of Administrative Services or used by any public institution for the purpose of funding any program or capital construction project which has not been approved or which has been disapproved by the commission pursuant to the C…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1419 Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Cash Fund; created; use; investment.
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There is hereby created the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Cash Fund. The fund shall contain money received from application fees from out-of-state institutions of higher and postsecondary education seeking authorization to offer courses and programs in the S…
Repealed. Laws 1953, c. 362, § 2.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1420 Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Trust Fund; created; use; investment.
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There is hereby created the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Trust Fund. The fund shall serve as a revolving fund to receive grants from foundations, institutions, or individuals for specific studies which are a part of the powers and duties of the commission o…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1421 Legislative intent.
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The Legislature hereby declares that it is the intent and purpose of sections 85-1421 to 85-1427 to provide for a state-level uniform information system for all public postsecondary education systems and institutions which will: (1) Provide for a coordinated state-level informati…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1422 Terms, defined.
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For purposes of sections 85-1421 to 85-1427: (1) Commission shall mean the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education; and (2) Information system shall mean the uniform information system established by such sections and known as the Nebraska Educational Data System.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1423 Commission; postsecondary education information system; duties.
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The commission shall maintain a comprehensive state-level public postsecondary education information system. After consulting with the governing boards or their designated representatives, the commission shall: (1) Identify the state-level information to be reported on an annual …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1424 Commission; verification and reporting duties.
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The commission shall: (1) Review and verify all information submitted by public postsecondary systems and institutions as part of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and make such corrections in the submitted information as are necessary; and (2) Prepare and dissem…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1425 Commission; solicit advice.
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The commission shall provide ongoing means for information suppliers and users to advise the commission in carrying out sections 85-1421 to 85-1427.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1426 Postsecondary education system and institution; report.
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Each public postsecondary education system and institution shall report information as required by the commission pursuant to sections 85-1421 to 85-1427.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1427 Commission; administrative duties.
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In order to carry out its responsibilities under sections 85-1421 to 85-1427, the commission shall: (1) Periodically meet and confer with officials of the state and its political subdivisions having responsibility for postsecondary education services; (2) Consult with and utilize…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1428 Economic expansion and diversification; postsecondary education priorities; legislative findings.
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The Legislature finds that: (1) Expansion and diversification of Nebraska's economy is necessary in order to sustain essential public services sponsored or aided by the state; (2) Increasing the number of Nebraskans with high levels of educational attainment is essential to suppo…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1429 Commission; report on higher education priorities.
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On or before March 15 of each year, the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education shall provide electronically to the Legislature a report that evaluates progress toward attainment of the priorities listed in subdivision (3) of section 85-1428.
Repealed. Laws 1953, c. 362, § 2.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1430 Legislative findings and intent.
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(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to improve transparency, accountability, and data-informed policymaking regarding compensation practices at Nebraska public postsecondary institutions. (2) The Legislature finds that comprehensive, publicly available salary and benefits dat…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1431 Terms, defined.
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For purposes of sections 85-1430 to 85-1435: (1) Administrator means any employee of a Nebraska public postsecondary institution whose primary duties include executive, managerial, or supervisory responsibilities, including presidents, chancellors, vice presidents, provosts, dean…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1432 Salary and benefits data; collection.
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(1) Beginning July 1, 2026, the commission shall annually collect salary and benefits data from each Nebraska public postsecondary institution. (2) Each Nebraska public postsecondary institution shall electronically submit salary and benefits data for the following employee group…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1433 Salary and benefits data; collection; requirements.
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The salary and benefits data collected pursuant to section 85-1432 shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Average salary by employee group and employment classification; (2) Average salary by rank or position within each employee group; (3) Average salary by institution type, …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1434 Data; compilation; report.
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(1) The commission shall: (a) Compile the data submitted pursuant to sections 85-1432 and 85-1433; (b) Make such data publicly available on its website in an aggregated, searchable, and downloadable format; and (c) On or before December 31 of each year, publish an annual report. …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1435 Rules and regulations.
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The commission may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out sections 85-1430 to 85-1435.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1436 Prior Learning Act, how cited.
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Sections 85-1436 to 85-1441 shall be known and may be cited as the Prior Learning Act.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1437 Terms, defined.
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For purposes of the Prior Learning Act: (1) Commission means the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education; (2) Cut score means the minimum score an individual is required to achieve on a prior learning examination to receive postsecondary credit from a Nebraska public …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1438 Prior learning examinations; list; cut scores; commission duties.
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(1) On or before September 1, 2026, the commission shall, in consultation with Nebraska public postsecondary institutions, approve a list of prior learning examinations and the cut score for each such examination. The list shall include commonly recognized prior learning examinat…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1439 Nebraska public postsecondary institutions; prior learning examinations; policies and procedures; requirements; commission duties.
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(1) On or before October 1, 2026, each Nebraska public postsecondary institution shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for awarding academic credit based on prior learning examinations. The policies and procedures shall: (a) Except as otherwise provided in t…
Repealed. Laws 1953, c. 362, § 2.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1440 Nebraska public postsecondary institutions; submit data; requirements; commission duties.
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(1) On or before December 31, 2028, and on or before December 31 of each even-numbered year thereafter, each Nebraska public postsecondary institution shall submit data to the commission including: (a) The number of students awarded academic credit based on prior learning examina…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-1441 Rules and regulations.
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The commission may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to carry out the Prior Learning Act.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-145 Agricultural experiment stations; acceptance of provisions of federal act.
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Full and complete acceptance, ratification and assent is hereby made and given by the State of Nebraska to all of the provisions, terms, grants and conditions and purposes of the grants made and prescribed by the Act of Congress of the United States, entitled An act to establish …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-146 Agricultural experiment stations; federal aid; acceptance.
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Full and complete assent is given by the State of Nebraska to the provisions of an act of the Sixty-eighth Congress of the United States, Second Session, House Roll No. 157, Calendar No. 1226, approved February 24, 1925, and entitled "An act to authorize the more complete endowme…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 85-147 Agriculture and mechanic arts; acceptance of federal act.
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Full and complete acceptance, ratification and assent is made and given by the State of Nebraska to all and every of the grants, purposes, terms and conditions set forth in an Act of the Congress of the United States, approved August 30, 1890, entitled An act to apply a portion o…