Change eligibility requirements for community college gap assistance
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LB 1086 — Change eligibility requirements for community college gap assistance
Last action — Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on April 17, 2026.
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1 sponsor
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Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
36 added · 5 removedPlain-language change summary
Legislative Bill 1086 has been amended to change the eligibility requirements for the community college gap assistance program. Now, applicants must show they can not only enroll in an eligible program but also demonstrate their ability to complete it and secure and maintain full-time employment afterward. This change is significant because it ensures that assistance is provided to those who are more likely to succeed in gaining sustainable employment, ultimately benefiting both the individuals and the local economy.
ER172 ER172 LB1086 LB1086 LPB2026 -LEGISLATIVE 03/31/2026BILL LPB1086 -Approved 03/31/2026by Ethe ANDGovernor RApril AMENDMENTS14, TO2026 LB 1086 Introduced by Guereca,Dover, 7,19. Chairman Enrollment and Review 1. On page 2, line 22, after "273.7" insert an underscored comma.
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to community college;
to amend section 85-2005, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska;
to change eligibility requirements for community college gap assistance as prescribed;
to repeal the original section;
and to declare an emergency.
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, Section 1.
Section 85-2005, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, is amended to read:
85-2005 (1) An applicant for community college gap assistance under the community college gap assistance program shall demonstrate capacity to achieve the following outcomes:
(a) The ability to be accepted to and complete an eligible program;
(b) The ability to be accepted into and complete a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or degree program for credit;
(c) The ability to obtain full-time employment;
and (d) The ability to maintain full-time employment over time.
(2) The committee may grant community college gap assistance under the community college gap assistance program to an applicant in any amount up to the full amount of eligible costs.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the The committee shall deny an application when the community college or other eligible institution receiving the application determines that funding for the total eligible cost as defined in section 85-2006 for an applicant's participation in an eligible program is available from any other public or private funding source.
The committee shall not consider any benefit available to an applicant pursuant to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training program administered by the State of Nebraska pursuant to 7 C.F.R.
273.7, as such regulation existed on January 1, 2026, when determining an applicant's eligibility for community college gap assistance.
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Original section 85-2005, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, is repealed.
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Since an emergency exists, this act takes effect when passed and approved according to law.
View plain text versions (4)
- Chaptered Slip Law Current pdf
- Enrolled Enrollment and Review ER172 pdf
- Final Reading View text pdf
- Introduced View text pdf
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The bill changes the eligibility requirements for community college gap assistance by clarifying funding considerations in current law.
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85-2005
The committee shall deny an application when the community college or other eligible institution receiving the application determines that funding for the total eligible cost as defined in section 85-2006 for an applicant's participation in an eligible program is available from any other public or private funding source.→ The committee shall deny an application when the community college or other eligible institution receiving the application determines that funding for the total eligible cost as defined in section 85-2006 for an applicant's participation in an eligible program is available from any other public or private funding source. The committee shall not consider any benefit available to an applicant pursuant to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training program administered by the State of Nebraska pursuant to 7 C.F.R. 273.7, as such regulation existed on January 1, 2026, when determining an applicant's eligibility for community college gap assistance.The change specifies that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will not affect eligibility for gap assistance.
Action History
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Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
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Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
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Passed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 49-0-0
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President/Speaker signed
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Placed on Final Reading with ST88
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Enrollment and Review ST88 filed
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Enrollment and Review ST88 recorded
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Enrollment and Review ER172 adopted
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Kauth FA745 withdrawn
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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Placed on Select File with ER172
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Enrollment and Review ER172 filed
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Placed on General File
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Speaker priority bill
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Notice of hearing for February 09, 2026
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Referred to Education Committee
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Kauth FA745 filed
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- Robert Dover · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on
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Not signed on (48)
48 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (49)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ashlei Spivey | — | Yea |
| Barry DeKay | — | Yea |
| Beau Ballard | — | Yea |
| Bob Andersen | — | Yea |
| Bob Hallstrom | — | Yea |
| Brian Hardin | — | Yea |
| Carolyn Bosn | — | Yea |
| Cavanaugh, J. | — | Yea |
| Cavanaugh, M. | — | Yea |
| Christy Armendariz | — | Yea |
| Dan Lonowski | — | Yea |
| Dan Quick | — | Yea |
| Danielle Conrad | — | Yea |
| Dave Murman | — | Yea |
| Dave Wordekemper | — | Yea |
| Dunixi Guereca | — | Yea |
| Eliot Bostar | — | Yea |
| George Dungan | — | Yea |
| Hansen, B. | — | Yea |
| Jana Hughes | — | Yea |
| Jane Raybould | — | Yea |
| Jared Storm | — | Yea |
| Jason Prokop | — | Yea |
| John Arch | — | Yea |
| John Fredrickson | — | Yea |
| Kathleen Kauth | — | Yea |
| Loren Lippincott | — | Yea |
| Margo Juarez | — | Yea |
| Megan Hunt | — | Yea |
| Merv Riepe | — | Yea |
| Meyer, F. | — | Yea |
| Meyer, G. | — | Yea |
| Mike Jacobson | — | Yea |
| Mike Moser | — | Yea |
| Myron Dorn | — | Yea |
| Paul Strommen | — | Yea |
| Rick Holdcroft | — | Yea |
| Rita Sanders | — | Yea |
| Robert Clements | — | Yea |
| Robert Dover | — | Yea |
| Stan Clouse | — | Yea |
| Tanya Storer | — | Yea |
| Teresa Ibach | — | Yea |
| Terrell McKinney | — | Yea |
| Tom Brandt | — | Yea |
| Tony Sorrentino | — | Yea |
| Victor Rountree | — | Yea |
| Wendy DeBoer | — | Yea |
| von Gillern | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 41 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 84% | 0% | 0% | 16% |
How each member voted (49)
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- LB 1086 is sponsored by Robert Dover.
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