Second of one-two punch by Nebraska lawmaker to boosting youth reentry sees no pushback

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 437

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — A plan aimed at improving the chances of Nebraska youth successfully reentering their communities after a stint in state custody sailed Thursday to its next lawmaking step.

State lawmakers advanced Legislative Bill 962 on a 41-0 vote. Core to the “Youth Reentry and Transitional Support Act” is that a multi-agency transition plan would be created when a person under age 21 enters the system and not when they are about to be …

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