Nebraska § 85-917 - Legislative intent.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 85-917 — Legislative intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-917. Legislative intent.
The Legislature hereby declares that it is the intent and purpose of sections 85-194, 85-308, 85-606.01, 85-917 to 85-966, and 85-1511 to provide statements of role and mission for the state's systems and institutions of postsecondary education which will:
(1) Provide for a coordinated state system of postsecondary education;
(2) Provide for the maintenance and development of quality postsecondary educational programs and services for all citizens in all regions of the state;
(3) Insure student and community access to comprehensive educational programs;
(4) Limit unnecessary program and facility duplication through a coordinated planning and review process;
(5) Encourage statewide long-term academic and fiscal planning for postsecondary education in the state;
(6) Establish a legislative review process to insure that (a) role and mission statements are updated as necessary and (b) postsecondary institutions are complying with role and mission assignments and are serving a valuable purpose to the state within their current role and mission assignments; and
(7) Provide a mechanism for (a) implementing an extensive change in the scope, role, and mission of a campus, (b) closing a campus, (c) merging campuses, and (d) changing a campus to serve a completely different public purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 85-917
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 85-917 cover?
Section 85-917 ("Legislative intent.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 85-917?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 85-917" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 85-917 apply to my situation?
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