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LB 1247

Require postsecondary institution participation in the Nebraska Statewide Workforce and Education Reporting System for the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Robert Dover

LB 1247 mandates Nebraska postsecondary institutions report scholarship recipient workforce outcomes through a statewide system to maintain Career Scholarship Act eligibility.

Notice of hearing for February 17, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 1247

Legislative bill overview

LB 1247 requires Nebraska postsecondary institutions to participate in the Nebraska Statewide Workforce and Education Reporting System as a condition of the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act. The bill mandates data collection and reporting on scholarship recipients' educational outcomes and workforce participation. This creates accountability mechanisms linking institutional participation to scholarship program eligibility.

Why is this important

The bill establishes data infrastructure to track whether scholarship investments are producing intended workforce outcomes, enabling policymakers to assess program effectiveness. By requiring institutional participation, the state gains visibility into student outcomes across the education-to-workforce pipeline, which informs future funding and program design decisions. This addresses a common policy challenge: understanding whether educational subsidies translate into meaningful employment and economic returns.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Postsecondary institutions may argue compliance costs are substantial and could divert resources from educational services, particularly for smaller institutions
  • Data privacy concerns: Mandatory reporting systems raise questions about student data security, consent mechanisms, and potential misuse of personal information
  • Scholarship program impact: Institutions might reduce participation in the Career Scholarship Act if reporting requirements are onerous, potentially limiting student access to funding

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

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