This bill appropriates funds for tuition waivers for the Nebraska State Colleges and the University of Nebraska for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. Specifically, it allocates a total of $XXX from the General Fund to the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges and another $XXX to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, both for Program 48 and Program 781, respectively. The bill stipulates that a portion of these funds is designated for tuition waivers under the First Responders Recruitment and Retention Act, the In the Line of Duty Dependent Education Act, and sections 80-411 and 80-901, ensuring that these funds are used solely for these purposes.

Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. This urgency underscores the importance of providing financial support for tuition waivers to eligible individuals, particularly first responders and their dependents, as outlined in the legislation.