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                                ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE
                                           SECOND SESSION
                    LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 467
Introduced by McKinney, 11.
PURPOSE:     The purpose of this resolution is to propose an interim study to
examine strategies, policies, and investments that cities, villages, and the
State of Nebraska may use to make the state more attractive to young people,
including, but not limited to, students, young professionals, entrepreneurs,
and early-career families.
      This study shall evaluate the factors influencing whether young people
choose to remain in, relocate to, or leave Nebraska and identify opportunities
to strengthen talent retention, workforce development, and community vitality
across the state.
      The study shall include, but not be limited to:
      (1) An analysis of current demographic trends related to young people in
Nebraska,    including    retention        rates,    out-migration      patterns,       and   regional
disparities between urban and rural communities;
      (2)   An    evaluation    of   job    availability,       wage    competitiveness,  career
pathways,    and    alignment     between     education       systems     and    workforce       needs,
including opportunities in emerging industries;
      (3)    An     assessment       of    housing        availability,     affordability,  and
accessibility       for   young       people,       including     rental        and     homeownership
opportunities;
      (4) A review of factors such as arts and culture, entertainment, public
spaces, transportation, and overall livability that influence decisions of
young people;
      (5) An examination of kindergarten through grade twelve, postsecondary,
and     workforce    training     systems,      including       partnerships  with    colleges,
universities, and employers to retain graduates in Nebraska;
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    (6)   An   evaluation   of      resources,   capital   access,    and     support   systems
available to young entrepreneurs and small business startups;
    (7) An examination of opportunities for young people to engage in civic
life, leadership development, and community decision-making;
    (8) An identification and analysis of best practices from other states and
regions that have successfully attracted and retained young people; and
    (9)   Identification       of    systemic,     economic,   or    social     barriers    that
discourage young people from staying in or moving to Nebraska.
    The   study   may   also     include   input    from   stakeholders       including    young
residents,     employers,      educational       institutions,       economic      development
organizations, community groups, and policy experts.
    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION:
    1. That the Urban Affairs Committee of the Legislature shall be designated
to conduct an interim study to carry out the purposes of this resolution.
    2. That the committee shall upon the conclusion of its study make a report
of its findings, together with its recommendations, to the Legislative Council
or Legislature.
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