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LB 119

Provide requirements for the Rural Health Opportunity Program and provide tuition waivers

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Brian Hardin

Bill 3:Summary:- LB 119 requires a memorandum of understanding between the Nebraska State Colleges and University of Nebraska to administer the Rural Health Opportunity Program.- T

Provisions/portions of LB119 amended into LB332 by AM828
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Bill Summary · LB 119

Bill 3:
Summary:
- LB 119 requires a memorandum of understanding between the Nebraska State Colleges and University of Nebraska to administer the Rural Health Opportunity Program.
- The program encourages students from rural Nebraska communities to pursue health care professions and return to practice in those rural areas.
- Eligible students can receive a 100% tuition and fee waiver for up to 4 years at a state college for completing required coursework before transferring to an eligible program at UNMC.
- The Legislature intends to appropriate sufficient funds to carry out this program.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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