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Lawmakers hear broad support for LB173 to fund dual‑enrollment tuition; proponents say the program boosts graduation, college persistence and workforce skills
Summary
More than two dozen schools, businesses and education groups testified in favor of LB173, which would replace expiring ARPA support and add state funds to keep dual-enrollment tuition low or free; witnesses said dual enrollment increases high‑school graduation, college enrollment and on‑time credential attainment.
Senator Jason Prokop’s LB173 drew widespread testimony from community-college leaders, K‑12 superintendents, business representatives, students and workforce groups who urged the Appropriations Committee to provide $10 million in state funds in the first year and $11 million in the second year to replace expiring ARPA dual‑enrollment support and expand access statewide.
Prokop argued dual enrollment provides one of the highest returns on public investment by helping students earn college credits, industry credentials and better labor-market outcomes while still in high school. Supporters supplied…
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