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NE Code § 85-1401 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1401 - Act, how cited.

85-1401.  Act, how cited.Sections 85-1401 to 85-1420 shall be known and may be cited as the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Act.Source   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 4;  Laws 1999, LB 816, § 10;  Laws 2015, LB661, § 38.
NE Code § 85-1403 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1403 - Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education; established.

85-1403.  Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education; established.The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education is hereby established. The commission shall, under the direction of the Legislature, be vested with the authority for the coordination of public institutions in Nebraska as provided in Article VII, section 14, of the Constitution of Nebraska and the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Act.Source  Laws 1991, LB 663, § 6.
NE Code § 85-1404 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1404 - Commission; purposes; powers and duties.

85-1404.  Commission; purposes; powers and duties.The purposes of the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education established by Article VII, section 14, of the Constitution of Nebraska and section 85-1403 shall be to (1) develop an ongoing comprehensive statewide plan for the operation of an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive, and coordinated system of postsecondary education, (2) identify and enact policies to meet the educational, research, and public service needs of the state, and (3) effect the best use of available resources through the elimination of unnecessary duplication of programs and facilities among Nebraska's public institutions.In carrying out its powers and duties, the commission shall consider the need for diversity of public institutions and the need for addressing regional needs but shall above all reflect a commitment to a perspective in decisionmaking and planning for postsecondary education which will best serve the state as a whole consistent with the role and mission assignment of each public institution.The commission shall work with the public institutions to encourage and sustain their aspirations consistent with the comprehensive statewide plan and in a manner designed to achieve a vision of statewide postsecondary education. The commission shall not be an advocate for any one public institution but shall strive for a balance and responsiveness among all public institutions.Source  Laws 1991, LB 663, § 7.
NE Code § 85-1405 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1405 - Commission; membership; terms.

85-1405.  Commission; membership; terms.The commission shall consist of eleven members who shall be appointed by the Governor with the approval of a majority of the Legislature. One member shall be chosen from each of the six Supreme Court judicial districts. Five members shall be chosen on a statewide basis. The term of each member shall be six years or until a successor is qualified and takes office, except that of the members initially appointed, two statewide members and the members appointed from districts 1 and 2 shall serve for terms of two years and two statewide members and the members appointed from districts 3 and 4 shall serve for terms of four years. Members shall be residents of the state or district from which appointed, and no member or any member of his or her immediate family shall be employed by or be a member of a governing board or of a governing body of an independent or private university or college.Source   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 8;   Laws 1994, LB 683, § 16.
NE Code § 85-1406 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1406 - Commission; vacancies.

85-1406.  Commission; vacancies.If any vacancy occurs during the term of a member of the commission, the Governor shall make an appointment to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. If the appointment is made when the Legislature is in session, the appointment shall be subject to the approval of a majority of the Legislature. If the appointment is made when the Legislature is not in session, the appointee shall serve with all rights and authority of the office until the approval or disapproval of the appointment is considered by the next session of the Legislature following the appointment.Source  Laws 1991, LB 663, § 9.
NE Code § 85-1407 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1407 - Commission; removal of members by Governor; procedure.

85-1407.  Commission; removal of members by Governor; procedure.Members may be removed by the Governor for cause but only after delivering to the member a copy of the charges and affording him or her an opportunity to be publicly heard in person, or by counsel, in his or her own defense upon not less than ten days' notice. Such hearing shall be held before the Governor. When a member is removed, the Governor shall file in the office of the Secretary of State a complete statement of all charges made against such member and the findings thereon together with the complete record of the proceedings.Source  Laws 1991, LB 663, § 10.
NE Code § 85-1408 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1408 - Commission; members; expenses.

85-1408.  Commission; members; expenses.Members of the commission shall receive no compensation for the performance of their duties but shall be reimbursed for expenses as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177.Source   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 11;  Laws 2020, LB381, § 139.
NE Code § 85-1409 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1409 - Commission; officers; meetings; quorum.

85-1409.  Commission; officers; meetings; quorum.(1) The members of the commission shall annually elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among their members.(2) The commission shall hold regular meetings at times determined by the commission. Special or additional meetings may be held on the call of the chairperson or upon the call of at least three members. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum at all meetings. Commission action on any item shall require a majority of those present at meetings in which there is a quorum, except that adoption of the comprehensive statewide plan, or any changes or alternatives thereto, required by section 85-1413 and approval or disapproval of a new program or disapproval of an existing program pursuant to section 85-1414 shall require the concurrence of a majority of the members.Source   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 12;   Laws 1994, LB 683, § 17;  Laws 1999, LB 816, § 12;  Laws 2006, LB 196, § 3.
NE Code § 85-1410 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1410 - Commission; duties.

85-1410.  Commission; duties.In carrying out its duties, the commission shall:(1) Encourage initiatives and collaboration between public institutions, public state and local entities, and private state and local entities to increase the contribution of postsecondary education in advancing Nebraska's economy;(2) Encourage the governing boards and administrators of public institutions to review instructional practices, curriculum design and content, and related academic considerations to facilitate improvements that enhance the quality of education in the state;(3) Encourage the interaction of public institutions with elementary and secondary educational institutions to facilitate joint planning initiatives regarding matters such as prior and subsequent learning practices and content, class or credit agreements for high school students enrolling in college-level programs, and shared instructional assignments; and(4) Develop only those programs, activities, or functions (a) authorized by Article VII, section 14, of the Constitution of Nebraska or the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Act or (b) as directed by the Legislature. The commission, at its discretion, may develop programs, activities, or functions requested by the Legislature or the Governor. The commission may not direct any public institution to undertake any action unless authorized by Article VII, section 14, of the Constitution of Nebraska or the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Act.Source   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 13;  Laws 1999, LB 816, § 13.
NE Code § 85-1411 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1411 - Commission; executive director, employees, consultants; compensation; recruitment expenses; rules and regulations; duties.

85-1411.  Commission; executive director, employees, consultants; compensation; recruitment expenses; rules and regulations; duties.To assist it in carrying out its duties, the commission shall:(1) Employ an executive director and all other employees of the office of the commission and hire consultants as may be necessary and prescribe their duties;(2) Except as may be provided pursuant to the State Employees Collective Bargaining Act, fix the compensation of the officers and employees of the office and provide benefits for all present or future employees of the commission, including retirement benefits, group life insurance, group hospital-medical insurance, and group long-term disability income insurance;(3) Pay expenses for the recruitment of administrative and professional personnel for the commission; and(4) Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act or as otherwise provided in the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Act to carry out the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Act and the powers and duties of the commission, except that for sections 85-1402 and 85-1413 to 85-1416, the provisions in section 84-908 for approval of the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule or regulation by the Governor shall not apply.Source  Laws 1991, LB 663, § 14. Cross References   Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.  State Employees Collective Bargaining Act, see section 81-1369.
NE Code § 85-1417 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1417 - Reports to commission; form.

85-1417.  Reports to commission; form.Each public institution may file with the commission a copy of any report filed with any other state agency. The filing shall be either in an electronic format compatible with the commission's computer system or a paper copy. A public institution may respond to any requests for information from the commission by providing the commission with the exact location of the information within a report that has previously been filed with the commission.Source Laws 1999, LB 816, § 18.
NE Code § 85-1418 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1418 - Program or capital construction project; state funds; restrictions on use; district court of Lancaster County; jurisdiction; appeals; procedure.

85-1418.  Program or capital construction project; state funds; restrictions on use; district court of Lancaster County; jurisdiction; appeals; procedure.(1) No state warrant shall be issued by the Department of Administrative Services or used by any public institution for the purpose of funding any program or capital construction project which has not been approved or which has been disapproved by the commission pursuant to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Act. If state funding for any such program or project cannot be or is not divided into warrants separate from other programs or projects, the department shall reduce a warrant to the public institution which includes funding for the program or project by the amount of tax funds designated by the Legislature which are budgeted in that fiscal year by the public institution for use for the program or project.(2) The district court of Lancaster County shall have jurisdiction to enforce an order or decision of the commission entered pursuant to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Act and to enforce this section.(3) Any person or public institution aggrieved by a final order of the commission entered pursuant to section 85-1413, 85-1414, or 85-1416 shall be entitled to judicial review of the order. Proceedings for review shall be instituted by filing a petition in the district court of Lancaster County within thirty days after public notice of the final decision by the commission is given. The filing of the petition or the service of summons upon the commission shall not stay enforcement of such order. The review shall be conducted by the court without a jury on the record of the commission. The court shall have jurisdiction to enjoin enforcement of any order of the commission which is (a) in violation of constitutional provisions, (b) in excess of the constitutional or statutory authority of the commission, (c) made upon unlawful procedure, or (d) affected by other error of law.(4) A party may secure a review of any final judgment of the district court by appeal to the Court of Appeals. Such appeal shall be taken in the manner provided by law for appeals in civil cases and shall be heard de novo on the record.Source   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 21;   Laws 1992, LB 360, § 40;   Laws 1993, LB 239, § 22;  Laws 2007, LB342, § 39;  Laws 2010, LB1072, § 5;  Laws 2011, LB59, § 4;  Laws 2012, LB946, § 14;  Laws 2013, LB211, § 2;  Laws 2014, LB546, § 6;  Laws 2019, LB3, § 2.
NE Code § 85-1419 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1419 - Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

85-1419.  Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Cash Fund; created; use; investment.There is hereby created the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Cash Fund. The fund shall contain money received from application fees from out-of-state institutions of higher and postsecondary education seeking authorization to offer courses and programs in the State of Nebraska and from private colleges seeking provisional accreditation and money received by the commission for services rendered incident to the administration of its statutory or contractual functions. The fund shall be expended for the administrative costs of reviewing applications, publishing and duplicating reports, coordinating studies, conducting conferences, and other related activities as may be authorized by the Legislature or by contract, except that transfers may be made from the fund to the General Fund at the direction of the Legislature. All such money received by the commission shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Cash Fund. A report on the receipts and expenditures from the fund shall be included as a part of the operating budget request submitted to the Legislature and the Governor. 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.Source   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 22;   Laws 1994, LB 683, § 23;   Laws 1994, LB 1066, § 138;  Laws 2009, First Spec. Sess., LB3, § 94. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 85-1420 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1420 - Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Trust Fund; created; use; investment.

85-1420.  Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Trust Fund; created; use; investment.There is hereby created the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Trust Fund. The fund shall serve as a revolving fund to receive grants from foundations, institutions, or individuals for specific studies which are a part of the powers and duties of the commission or for the administration of privately endowed scholarship programs for students attending Nebraska institutions. The grant money shall be used only for purposes specified in the grant. A report of the findings of any studies done pursuant to the grants shall be included as a part of the operating budget request submitted to the Legislature and the Governor. 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.Source   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 23;   Laws 1994, LB 683, § 24;   Laws 1994, LB 1066, § 139;  Laws 1999, LB 816, § 19.  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 85-1421 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1421 - Legislative intent.

85-1421.  Legislative intent.The Legislature hereby declares that it is the intent and purpose of sections 85-1421 to 85-1427 to provide for a state-level uniform information system for all public postsecondary education systems and institutions which will:(1) Provide for a coordinated state-level information base regarding the activities of the public postsecondary education systems and institutions;(2) Insure that the Legislature and other state and federal agencies obtain timely and accurate information concerning the programs, personnel, students, finances, and facilities of the state's postsecondary education systems and institutions;(3) Maintain procedures for the uniform definition and reporting of information;(4) Avoid unnecessary, duplicative, and conflicting information requests by state-level agencies through the uniform definition and collection of data elements, identification of data necessary for annual reporting to the state, and development of uniform and comparable data classification systems;(5) Provide information users and suppliers an opportunity to cooperatively maintain a uniform information system; and(6) Maintain an information base to support state-level planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation activities for postsecondary education.Source   Laws 1978, LB 897, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1987), § 85-968;   Laws 1994, LB 683, § 25.
NE Code § 85-1422 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1422 - Terms, defined.

85-1422.  Terms, defined.For purposes of sections 85-1421 to 85-1427:(1) Commission shall mean the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education; and(2) Information system shall mean the uniform information system established by such sections and known as the Nebraska Educational Data System.Source   Laws 1978, LB 897, § 2;   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 106;   Laws 1992, LB 988, § 18;   R.S.Supp.,1992, § 85-969;   Laws 1994, LB 683, § 26.
NE Code § 85-1423 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1423 - Commission; postsecondary education information system; duties.

85-1423.  Commission; postsecondary education information system; duties.The commission shall maintain a comprehensive state-level public postsecondary education information system. After consulting with the governing boards or their designated representatives, the commission shall:(1) Identify the state-level information to be reported on an annual or periodic basis regarding each postsecondary system's and institution's programs, personnel, finances, students, and facilities utilization and inventory;(2) Identify the data elements for which information will be collected and reported to the state;(3) Identify the information classification formats to be used by the postsecondary systems and institutions in presenting program, financial, student, facility, personnel, and audit information;(4) Identify the data-collection, reporting, and auditing procedures for the information system; and(5) Identify a procedure for updating the information system to meet changing conditions.Source   Laws 1978, LB 897, § 3;   R.S.1943, (1987), § 85-970;   Laws 1994, LB 683, § 27;  Laws 1999, LB 816, § 20.
NE Code § 85-1424 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1424 - Commission; verification and reporting duties.

85-1424.  Commission; verification and reporting duties.The commission shall:(1) Review and verify all information submitted by public postsecondary systems and institutions as part of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and make such corrections in the submitted information as are necessary; and(2) Prepare and disseminate an annual report of the information submitted by each public postsecondary system and institution and those private postsecondary educational institutions willing to cooperate as part of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.Source   Laws 1978, LB 897, § 7;   Laws 1984, LB 290, § 8;   Laws 1988, LB 927, § 3;   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 109;   R.S.Supp.,1992, § 85-974;   Laws 1994, LB 683, § 28.
NE Code § 85-1425 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1425 - Commission; solicit advice.

85-1425.  Commission; solicit advice.The commission shall provide ongoing means for information suppliers and users to advise the commission in carrying out sections 85-1421 to 85-1427.Source   Laws 1978, LB 897, § 8;   Laws 1985, LB 421, § 5;   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 110;   R.S.Supp.,1992, § 85-975;   Laws 1994, LB 683, § 29.
NE Code § 85-1426 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1426 - Postsecondary education system and institution; report.

85-1426.  Postsecondary education system and institution; report.Each public postsecondary education system and institution shall report information as required by the commission pursuant to sections 85-1421 to 85-1427.Source   Laws 1978, LB 897, § 9;   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 111;   R.S.Supp.,1992, § 85-976;   Laws 1994, LB 683, § 30.
NE Code § 85-1427 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1427 - Commission; administrative duties.

85-1427.  Commission; administrative duties.In order to carry out its responsibilities under sections 85-1421 to 85-1427, the commission shall:(1) Periodically meet and confer with officials of the state and its political subdivisions having responsibility for postsecondary education services;(2) Consult with and utilize the services of any office, department, or agency of the state; and(3) Employ such personnel as may be necessary to assist it in the performance of its duties.Source   Laws 1978, LB 897, § 12;   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 114;   R.S.Supp.,1992, § 85-979;   Laws 1994, LB 683, § 31.