Adopt the Digital Skills Empowerment Act and change the use of the Workforce Development Program Cash Fund
LB 94 adopts the Digital Skills Empowerment Act to expand digital skills training in Nebraska's underserved communities. It directly affects residents in qualified census tracts (including North Omaha) and returning prisoners by providing grants for training centers ($20M/year) and covering costs like tuition and childcare for low-income individuals ($20M/year). The bill establishes standardized curricula, partnerships with tech companies, and paid apprenticeships ($10M/year) to develop job skills in fields like web development and cybersecurity. Key provisions require training centers to offer virtual/in-person options and ensure industry-aligned programs to increase local employment opportunities.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Business and Labor Committee
legislature
Jan 10, 2025
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Terrell McKinney
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