§ 85-2612 — First responder; qualifying child; tuition waiver; eligibility criteria

Nebraska § 85-2612

• Jurisdiction: Nebraska
• Ch. 85: State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education

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In order for a first responder or a first responder's qualifying child to be eligible to receive a tuition waiver under section 85-2620 , the first responder must meet the following criteria:
(1) If the first responder is a law enforcement officer, such officer must possess a law enforcement officer certificate under sections 81-1401 to 81-1414.19 . This subdivision shall not be satisfied if the Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council has revoked or suspended such certificate or limited certificate under subdivision (6) of section 81-1403 and the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice has reviewed and approved such revocation or suspension;
(2) If the first responder is a firefighter, such firefighter must maintain satisfactory performance with such firefighter's fire department;
(3) If the first responder is a correctional officer, such officer must maintain satisfactory performance as a correctional officer; or
(4) If the first responder is a youth detention officer, such officer must maintain satisfactory performance as a youth detention officer.

Legislative History

Source: Laws 2025, LB608, § 5. Effective Date: September 3, 2025