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NE Code § 85-2407 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2407 - Act; exemptions.

85-2407.  Act; exemptions.The following are exempt from the Postsecondary Institution Act:(1) Any institution or organization which offers education or instruction and which is licensed and regulated solely by an agency of the federal government with respect to curriculum and qualifications of instructional staff; or(2) Any private postsecondary career school as defined in the Private Postsecondary Career School Act, except for purposes of interstate reciprocity agreements for the provision of postsecondary distance education across state boundaries entered into and administered pursuant to subdivisions (5) and (6) of section 85-2405.Source  Laws 2011, LB637, § 7;  Laws 2014, LB967, § 28. Cross References  Private Postsecondary Career School Act, see section 85-1601.
NE Code § 85-2408 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2408 - Postsecondary institution; authorization to operate required.

85-2408.  Postsecondary institution; authorization to operate required.Except as provided in section 85-2407, no postsecondary institution shall operate in the State of Nebraska by establishing a physical presence in this state until it has received an authorization to operate by the commission.Source  Laws 2011, LB637, § 8;  Laws 2012, LB1104, § 16.
NE Code § 85-2409 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2409 - Postsecondary institution; charge for tuition or fees; loans; prohibited acts.

85-2409.  Postsecondary institution; charge for tuition or fees; loans; prohibited acts.No postsecondary institution with an authorization to operate under the Postsecondary Institution Act shall charge tuition or fees for more than one academic term or require a student to sign loan documents for more than one academic year.Source  Laws 2011, LB637, § 9;  Laws 2012, LB1104, § 17.
NE Code § 85-2413 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2413 - Recurrent authorization to operate; form; contents.

85-2413.  Recurrent authorization to operate; form; contents.A recurrent authorization to operate shall be in a form approved by the commission and shall state in a clear and conspicuous manner at least the following information:(1) The date of issuance, effective date, and term of the authorization to operate;(2) The full and correct name and address of the institution authorized to operate;(3) The authority for authorization to operate and the conditions thereof; and(4) Any limitation of authorization to operate as deemed necessary by the commission.Source  Laws 2011, LB637, § 13;  Laws 2012, LB1104, § 19.
NE Code § 85-2414 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2414 - Suspension or revocation of recurrent authorization to operate; procedure; hearing; commission; powers.

85-2414.  Suspension or revocation of recurrent authorization to operate; procedure; hearing; commission; powers.Any postsecondary institution with a recurrent authorization to operate which ceases to meet any of the requirements of the Postsecondary Institution Act, any rules or regulations adopted and promulgated under the act, or any terms or conditions specified by the commission for authorization to operate under the act shall be notified in writing of any such specific deficiency by certified mail. A hearing shall be scheduled requiring the institution to show cause why the authorization to operate should not be suspended or revoked. The hearing shall be held according to the Administrative Procedure Act. After the hearing, if the commission determines that any requirements, rules or regulations, or terms and conditions have been violated, the commission may suspend or revoke the recurrent authorization to operate or may require action as a condition of continued authorization.Source  Laws 2011, LB637, § 14;  Laws 2012, LB1104, § 20. Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 85-2415 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2415 - Recurrent authorization to operate or authorization to operate on a continuing basis; nontransferable; change in ownership; application for new recurrent authorization; failure to apply; effect.

85-2415.  Recurrent authorization to operate or authorization to operate on a continuing basis; nontransferable; change in ownership; application for new recurrent authorization; failure to apply; effect.The recurrent authorization to operate or authorization to operate on a continuing basis shall be issued to the owner or governing body of the postsecondary institution and shall be nontransferable. If there is a change in ownership, as defined by the commission in rules and regulations, the new owner or governing body shall, within thirty days after the change of ownership, apply for a new recurrent authorization to operate under the Postsecondary Institution Act, and if the institution fails to apply within such time period, the original authorization to operate shall terminate. An application for a new recurrent authorization to operate may be deemed an application for renewal of the institution's original authorization, except that such renewal shall be given in the form of a recurrent authorization to operate even if the original authorization was an authorization to operate on a continuing basis. Verification that all student records are transferred intact and in good condition to the new owner shall accompany the application.Source  Laws 2011, LB637, § 15;  Laws 2012, LB1104, § 21.
NE Code § 85-2416 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2416 - Recurrent authorization to operate; renewal or request to operate on continuing basis.

85-2416.  Recurrent authorization to operate; renewal or request to operate on continuing basis.At least ninety days prior to the expiration of its recurrent authorization to operate, a postsecondary institution shall complete and file with the commission an application form for renewal of its recurrent authorization to operate or a request for an authorization to operate on a continuing basis. Financial stability information shall accompany the application.Source  Laws 2011, LB637, § 16;  Laws 2012, LB1104, § 22.
NE Code § 85-2417 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2417 - Commission decision; aggrieved party; right to hearing and review; procedure; notice; judicial review.

85-2417.  Commission decision; aggrieved party; right to hearing and review; procedure; notice; judicial review.(1) Any institution denied a recurrent authorization to operate, a renewal of a recurrent authorization to operate, or an authorization to operate on a continuing basis by the commission shall have the right to a hearing and a review of such decision by the commission. If upon written notification of a denial the aggrieved party desires a hearing and review, such party shall notify the commission in writing within ten business days after receipt of notice by the commission. If the aggrieved party does not notify the commission pursuant to this section, the action shall be deemed final. Upon receipt of such notice from the aggrieved party, the commission shall fix the time and place for a hearing and shall notify the aggrieved party of such by certified mail. The hearing shall be conducted according to the Administrative Procedure Act.(2) A decision of the commission following such hearing shall be deemed final subject to the right of judicial review provided in the Administrative Procedure Act. All matters presented at any such hearing shall be acted upon promptly by the commission, and the commission shall notify all parties in writing of its decision, which shall include a statement of findings and conclusions upon all material issues of fact, law, or discretion presented at the hearing and the appropriate rule, regulation, order, sanction, relief, or denial thereof.Source  Laws 2011, LB637, § 17;  Laws 2012, LB1104, § 23. Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 85-2418 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2418 - Complaint authorized; commission; hearing; notice; cease and desist order; additional actions authorized.

85-2418.  Complaint authorized; commission; hearing; notice; cease and desist order; additional actions authorized.(1) Any person claiming damage or loss as a result of any act or practice by a postsecondary institution which is a violation of the Postsecondary Institution Act, of the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under the act, or of standards established pursuant to section 85-2406 may file with the commission a complaint against such institution. The complaint shall set forth the alleged violation and shall contain such other information as may be required by the commission. A complaint may also be filed with the commission by the executive director or the Attorney General.(2) If efforts by the commission to resolve the complaint are not successful and if the commission deems it appropriate, the commission may hold a hearing on such complaint after ten days' written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to such institution, giving notice of a time and place for the hearing on such complaint. Such hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. If, upon all evidence at the hearing, the commission finds that a postsecondary institution has engaged in or is engaging in any act or practice which violates the Postsecondary Institution Act, the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under the act, or the standards established pursuant to section 85-2406, the commission shall issue and cause to be served upon such institution an order requiring such institution to cease and desist from such act or practice. The commission may also, as appropriate, based on its own investigation or the evidence adduced at such hearing or both, commence an action:(a) To revoke an institution's recurrent authorization to operate; or(b) To refer the complaint and all related evidence to the Attorney General.Source  Laws 2011, LB637, § 18;  Laws 2012, LB1104, § 24. Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 85-2419 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2419 - Final commission action; appeal.

85-2419.  Final commission action; appeal.Any person aggrieved or adversely affected by any final commission action may appeal such action. The appeal shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.Source Laws 2011, LB637, § 19.Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 85-2420 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2420 - Enforcement of act; Attorney General or county attorney; powers.

85-2420.  Enforcement of act; Attorney General or county attorney; powers.The Attorney General or the county attorney of the county in which a postsecondary institution is located, at the request of the commission or on his or her own accord, may bring any appropriate action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the Postsecondary Institution Act.Source Laws 2011, LB637, § 20.
NE Code § 85-2421 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2421 - Violations of act; commission; petition for injunction; additional remedies.

85-2421.  Violations of act; commission; petition for injunction; additional remedies.If it appears to the commission that any entity is or has been violating the Postsecondary Institution Act or any of the rules, regulations, or orders of the commission, the commission may file a petition for injunction in the name of the commission in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against such entity for the purpose of enjoining such violation or for an order directing compliance with the act and any rules, regulations, and orders. The commission shall not be required to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided in this section shall be in addition to any other legal remedy which the commission may possess and shall be in addition to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law. The commission shall not obtain a temporary restraining order without notice to the entity affected. The pendency of commission action with respect to alleged violations shall not operate as a bar to an action for injunctive relief pursuant to this section.Source Laws 2011, LB637, § 21.
NE Code § 85-2422 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2422 - Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund; established; use; investment.

85-2422.  Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund; established; use; investment.The Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund is hereby established. The fund shall receive assessments imposed by the commission pursuant to section 85-2423 and shall be used by the commission to pay claims authorized pursuant to section 85-2426. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act. Any interest earned on the money in the fund shall accrue to the fund.Source Laws 2017, LB512, § 31. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 85-2423 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2423 - Commission; assess for-profit postsecondary institution; failure to comply; effect.

85-2423.  Commission; assess for-profit postsecondary institution; failure to comply; effect.(1) The commission shall annually assess each for-profit postsecondary institution one-tenth of one percent of the prior school year’s gross tuition revenue until the Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund reaches the minimum fund level. The fund shall be maintained at a minimum fund level of two hundred fifty thousand dollars and a maximum fund level of five hundred thousand dollars. At any time when the fund drops below the minimum fund level, the commission may resume the assessment. Funds in excess of the maximum fund level shall be used as directed by the commission to provide grants or scholarships for students attending for-profit postsecondary institutions in Nebraska.(2) The commission shall require documentation from each for-profit postsecondary institution to verify the tuition revenue collected by the institution and to determine the amount of the assessment under this section.(3) Any for-profit postsecondary institution applying for an initial recurrent authorization to operate shall not be assessed under this section for the first year of operation but shall be assessed each year thereafter for four years or until the fund reaches the minimum fund level, whichever occurs last, and shall maintain the surety bond or other security required by section 85-2424.(4) If a for-profit postsecondary institution fails to comply with this section, its authorization to operate shall be subject to revocation.(5) The commission shall remit all funds collected pursuant to this section to the State Treasurer for credit to the Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund.Source Laws 2017, LB512, § 32.
NE Code § 85-2424 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2424 - Bond or other security agreement.

85-2424.  Bond or other security agreement.Until the Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund initially reaches the minimum fund level prescribed in section 85-2423, when an application is made for an initial recurrent authorization to operate, the commission may require any for-profit postsecondary institution making such application to file with the commission a good and sufficient surety bond or other security agreement in a penal amount deemed satisfactory by the commission. Such bond or other security shall cover both principal and branch facilities. The bond or agreement shall be executed by the applicant as principal and by a surety company qualified and authorized to do business in the state. The bond or agreement shall be conditioned to provide indemnification to any student or enrollee or his or her parent or guardian determined to have suffered loss or damage by the termination of operations by the for-profit postsecondary institution. The surety shall pay any final judgment rendered by any court of this state having jurisdiction upon receipt of written notification of the judgment. Regardless of the number of years that such bond or agreement is in force, the aggregate liability of the surety thereon shall in no event exceed the penal sum of the bond or agreement. The bond or agreement may be continuous.Source Laws 2017, LB512, § 33.
NE Code § 85-2425 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2425 - Release of bond or other security agreement.

85-2425.  Release of bond or other security agreement.(1) Until the Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund initially reaches the minimum fund level prescribed in section 85-2423, the bond or other security agreement of an institution provided for in section 85-2424 shall cover the period of the recurrent authorization to operate except when a surety is released as provided in this section.(2) A bond or other security agreement filed under section 85-2424 may be released after such surety serves written notice on the commission thirty days prior to the release. Such release shall not discharge or otherwise affect any claim previously or subsequently filed by a student or enrollee or his or her parent or guardian provided for in section 85-2426 for the termination of operations by the for-profit postsecondary institution during the term for which tuition has been paid while the bond or agreement was in force.(3) During the term of the bond or agreement and upon forfeiture of the bond or agreement, the commission retains a property interest in the surety’s guarantee of payment under the bond or agreement which is not affected by the bankruptcy, insolvency, or other financial incapacity of the operator or principal on the bond or agreement.Source Laws 2017, LB512, § 34.
NE Code § 85-2426 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2426 - Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund; use; claim.

85-2426.  Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund; use; claim.(1) The money in the Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund shall be used in the following order of priority:(a) To reimburse any student injured by the termination of operations by a for-profit postsecondary institution on or after September 1, 2017, for the cost of tuition and fees. A student injured by the termination of operations by a for-profit postsecondary institution means (i) a student who has paid tuition and fees to the institution for which classes were offered but not finished due to termination of operations, (ii) a student who has paid tuition and fees to the institution for which classes were not offered and no refunds were made, and (iii) a student who ceased to be enrolled in classes at an institution while the institution was in operation and to whom a refund of unearned tuition and fees became due from the institution after the institution terminated operations and no refunds were made within the institution’s required time period following the student’s withdrawal from the institution;(b) To reimburse any former student of a for-profit postsecondary institution that has terminated operations on or after September 1, 2017, for the cost of obtaining such student’s student records;(c) To reimburse the University of Nebraska for reasonable expenses directly associated with the storage and maintenance of academic records pursuant to sections 85-173 and 85-174 of those students adversely affected by termination of operations by a for-profit postsecondary institution; and(d) To reimburse the Nebraska Opportunity Grant Fund for any funds distributed to a for-profit postsecondary institution for an academic term that was not completed by students receiving awards under the Nebraska Opportunity Grant Act due to the termination of operations by a for-profit postsecondary institution after September 1, 2017, to the extent such funds are not returned to the Nebraska Opportunity Grant Fund by the for-profit postsecondary institution.(2) No claim shall be allowed unless the claim is submitted within one year after the termination of operations by the for-profit postsecondary institution and there are sufficient funds available in the Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund to pay the claim.Source Laws 2017, LB512, § 35. Cross References  Nebraska Opportunity Grant Act, see section 85-1901.
NE Code § 85-2427 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2427 - Reference to Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund authorized.

85-2427.  Reference to Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund authorized.A for-profit postsecondary institution may include references to the Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund in advertising or information provided to students or prospective students. Any such reference shall clearly describe the protection and limitations prescribed in section 85-2426 and the relevant rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the commission.Source Laws 2017, LB512, § 36.
NE Code § 85-2428 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2428 - Commission; report; contents.

85-2428.  Commission; report; contents.On or before November 1 of each year, the commission shall submit electronically a report to the Governor and the Legislature containing:(1) The number of claims made against the Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund;(2) The institutions against which the claims are made;(3) The number of claims that are approved and the associated payouts from the funds;(4) The number of claims that are denied; and(5) The amount of money in the Guaranty Recovery Cash Fund used to reimburse the Nebraska Opportunity Grant Fund.Source Laws 2017, LB512, § 37.
NE Code § 85-2501 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-2501 - Department of Health and Human Services; establish program to provide stipends; funding; application process.

85-2501.  Department of Health and Human Services; establish program to provide stipends; funding; application process.To facilitate improved quality in the work of employees providing child welfare services, the Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with accredited social work education programs at Nebraska's colleges and universities, shall establish a program to provide stipends for undergraduate and graduate social work students enrolled in such colleges and universities who are committed to working in the field of child welfare services. Funds available under Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act, as such act existed on January 1, 2015, shall be used to pay for such stipends. The department and the governing boards of such colleges and universities shall develop an application process for eligible students and, based on the amount of funds available, shall determine the amount of such stipend to be awarded to each eligible student. The department and the governing boards may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out this section.Source Laws 2015, LB199, § 1.