Nebraska Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence (Allow Military Protective Orders as Evidence, Enhance Information-Sharing): Nebraska Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

6,885 active-duty service members
2,692 active-duty spouses
5,243 active-duty children
- 3,171 children in K-12
8,817 National Guard and reserve members
4,019 National Guard and reserve spouses
7,182 National Guard and reserve children
- 4,651 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2025

Michelle Richart

Midwest Regional Liaison

Midwest Region

CO, IA, KS, ND, NE, SD

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Ms. Richart became Midwest region liaison in 2023. Prior to joining the DSLO, she practiced law in the defense, corporate and nonprofit sectors and volunteered in a variety of military family advocacy and policy positions. Ms. Richart is a military spouse and graduate of the Nebraska College of Law.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts15/19 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Athletic Trainer Compact

04/10/2026LB912

04/17/2026

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

03/22/2021LB14

03/31/2021

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists Interstate Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

04/10/2025LB 148

02/25/2025LB83

04/14/2025

Dietitian Licensure Compact

01/17/2024LB1373

04/25/2024

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

04/18/2018SB-1034

04/18/2018

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Bill provides for temporary licensure of an out-of-hospital emergency care provider relocating to Nebraska, if such out-of-hospital emergency care provider is lawfully authorized to practice in another state that has adopted the licensing standards of the EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. Such temporary licensure shall be valid for one year or until a license is issued and shall not be subject to renewal. The requirements of this subdivision do not apply to a temporary license issued.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Esthetics Licensure Compact

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

04/10/2025LB84

04/14/2025

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

05/30/2023LB 298

06/01/2023

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

04/06/2022LB 752

04/12/2022

Nurse Licensure Compact

05/23/2017SB-342

05/23/2017

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

A military spouse may apply for a license under the Nurse\nPractice Act if he or she: Holds a license from another jurisdiction, the licensure requirements of such other jurisdiction meet or exceed the requirements for the type of licensure requested under the Nurse Practice Act, the license is current, valid, and not subject to discipline by the agency which issued the license, and the license demonstrates competency commensurate to the license requested as prescribed.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

04/06/2022LB 752

04/12/2022

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

04/18/2018SB-731

04/20/2018

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Physical Therapy License Compact (PTLC) privilege is the authorization granted by a remote state to allow a licensee from another member state to practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant in the remote state under its laws and rules. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the member state where the patient or client is located at the time of the patient or client encounter.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

01/03/2024LB823

04/25/2024

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

04/18/2018SB-1034

04/23/2018

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact(PYSPACT allows a license holder moving to the state to work with their existing out-of-state license in accordance with the PYSPACT rules.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

04/10/2026LB912

04/17/2026

Social Work Licensure Compact

03/28/2024LB932

04/18/2024

Military Spouse Employment Preference2/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment Preference - Private Sector

04/03/2025LB 144

04/09/2025

Employment Preference - Public Sector

04/03/2025LB 144

04/09/2025

Employment Preference - Procurement

Military Clause in State Family Leave Laws

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04/04/2007

Military Clause in State Family Leave Laws Final Legislation

Nebraska Revised Statute 55-502, et seq, The Nebraska Military Family Leave Act, creates a state-level expansion of federal FMLA because it applies to smaller employers, those with 15+ employees, whereas federal FMLA only applies to employers with 50+ employees. Employers with 15-50 employees shall provide up to 15 days of unpaid family military leave. Employers with 50+ employees shall provide up to 30 days of unpaid family military leave. The law also covers state-level activations and someone who is "called to military service". The call to military service must be 179+ days.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Solutions for Military Homeschoolers0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Streamline Requirements

Ensure Extracurricular Access

Clarify JROTC Eligibility

State Exemption for Military-Certified Family Child Care Homes

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04/03/2025LB248

04/08/2025

State Support of Military Families with Special Education Needs1/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

04/03/2025LB143

04/08/2025

Reduce Burdens

Education Policy Implementation and Information Enhancements1/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Advance Enrollment

05/07/2019

Advance Enrollment Final Legislation

This policy states a school board shall permit children of military families to enroll preliminarily in a school district if a parent presents evidence of military orders that the military family will be stationed in this state during the current or following school year.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Student Identifier (MSI)

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children

07/01/2012

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children Final Legislation

The Nebraska Department of Education's website provides information and resources for military families regarding the Interstate Military Children's Compact Commission in Nebraska, including members, POCs, minutes, and school liaison contact information.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Purple Star Schools Program

04/16/2021

Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation

The Nebraska Department of Education created a resource page for military families and schools as it relates to the Purple Star School Program. The page lists a POC and guidance on the PSS program including the application process and additional resources.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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03/12/2019

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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04/11/2024LB1195

04/18/2024

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence2/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Enhance Information-Sharing

04/09/2026LB753

04/17/2026

Allow Military Protective Orders as Evidence

04/09/2026LB753

04/17/2026

Military Community Representation on State Defense Councils

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04/09/2026LB787

04/14/2026

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