LB745 Modifies High School Equivalency Diploma Requirements
Nebraska Legislative Events
Summary
Nebraska's LB745 passed the House 49-0 on Final Reading, amending the requirements for obtaining a high school equivalency diploma. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Margo Juarez and referred to the Education Committee before advancing through the legislative process.
What changed
LB745 modifies existing provisions governing high school equivalency diploma requirements in Nebraska. The bill passed unanimously through both legislative chambers and has been enrolled for delivery to the Governor.
Affected parties including adult education programs, GED/HiSET testing centers, and individuals pursuing equivalency credentials should monitor for implementing guidance from the Nebraska Department of Education once the bill takes effect.
What to do next
- Monitor for effective date and implementing regulations
- Review updated equivalency requirements upon publication
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ChangeBridge / Nebraska / LB745 Passed LB745 LB Passed 2026-02-20
Change provisions relating to the requirements for a diploma of high school equivalency
Bill Details
State Nebraska
Session 109th Legislature
Chamber House
Official Source nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.ph...
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Sponsors
Margo Juarez (Sen - N)
Action History
2026-04-09 L Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0 2026-02-26 L Placed on Final Reading 2026-02-20 L Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment 2026-02-20 L Kauth FA374 withdrawn 2026-02-18 L Placed on Select File 2026-02-17 L DeKay name added 2026-02-09 L Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial 2026-01-29 L Placed on General File 2026-01-16 L Notice of hearing for January 26, 2026 2026-01-15 L Conrad name added 2026-01-09 L Referred to Education Committee 2026-01-08 L Kauth FA374 filed 2026-01-07 L Date of introduction
Votes
2026-02-09 Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial Yea: 42 Nay: 0 2026-04-09 Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0 Yea: 49 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-09 L Education
Amendments
2026-01-08 Kauth FA374
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-07 Introduced 2026-02-26 Enrolled 2026-02-26 Engrossed Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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