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LB 864

Transfer administration of student internships from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Labor

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jason Prokop

Nebraska transfers student internship program administration from Economic Development to the Department of Labor, shifting regulatory oversight and program management between state agencies.

Notice of hearing for January 26, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 864

Legislative bill overview

LB 864 would transfer oversight and administration of Nebraska's student internship programs from the Department of Economic Development (DED) to the Department of Labor (DOL). This represents a reorganization of which state agency manages student work-based learning initiatives and related compliance requirements.

Why is this important

The shift affects how internships are regulated, funded, and promoted across Nebraska—potentially impacting program consistency, oversight standards, and coordination with broader labor and workforce development policies. It could influence internship accessibility for students and employer participation depending on how each department prioritizes and resources the programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Departmental expertise alignment: Whether the DOL has better capacity and expertise to administer educational internship programs compared to DED's economic development focus, or vice versa
  • Continuity and transition costs: Potential disruption, data migration challenges, and administrative expenses during the transfer between agencies
  • Program scope changes: Risk that moving from an economic development to labor context could shift internship priorities toward compliance/worker protection versus employer recruitment and economic growth objectives

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

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