€ € One Hundred Ninth Legislature - First Session - 2025 Introducer€s Statement of Intent LB173 € Chairperson: Senator Robert Clements Committee: Appropriations Date of Hearing: February 27, 2025 € The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be accomplished thereby: LB173 appropriates funding to support dual enrollment programs in Nebraska, which allow high school students to earn college credits and industry-recognized credentials, to support workforce development and career pathways. € Principal Introducer:________________________________ Senator Jason Prokop - 1 -