Southeast Community College has embarked on a series of information sessions to explain its plan to raise its property tax levy ahead of a change in how community colleges are funded in Nebraska. The distribution to community colleges from the new cash fund will increase 3.5% annually thereafter, while colleges that see enrollment growth in certain educational units could receive additional funding. Paul Illich, SCC’s president, said raising the property tax levy is necessary to ensure the college can continue to fund its operations into the future while remaining accessible and affordable for students. All public forums are scheduled from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the following locations:* Tuesday, Hebron Learning Center. * Wednesday, Nebraska City Learning Center.

Source: Daily Sun August 01, 2023 21:19 UTC