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Board of Educational Lands and Funds

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Board of Educational Lands and Funds
  • Contact Person:
    Kelly L. Sudbeck
  • Purpose:
    Serve as Trustee and manager of the lands given to the State in trust by the Federal Government to support the public Schools.
  • How Many Affectable:
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  • How Many Served:
    All public school students
  • Year Created:
    1867
  • Year Active:
    1867
  • Sunset Date:
    None
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Nebraska Constitution Art. VII, Sec. 6,7,8,9; NEB.REV.STAT. Sec. 72-201et.seq, and 301et.seq.
  • Parent Agency:
    None
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    5
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    Yes
  • Qualifications Of Members:
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  • Per Diem:
    $50.00 per day when performing Board business
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes
  • Term Length:
    5 years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 21-22:
    12
  • Held FY 21-22:
    12
  • Required FY 22-23:
    12
  • Held FY 22-23:
    12
  • Required FY 23-24:
    12
  • Held FY 23-24:
    12
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    18
  • Shared or Separate:
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  • FY 21-22 Budget:
    $20,998,632.00
  • FY 22-23 Budget:
    $21,071,370.00
  • FY 23-24 Budget:
    $21,071,370.00
  • Other Funding Sources:
    Income from operations (no taxes)
  • Spending Authority:
    NEB.REV.STAT. section 72-201 et.seq.
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2020:
    Paid approximately $232,000,000.00 into the public schools. Saved the same amount in real estate taxes for all Counties in the State.