Nebraska parents could get more flexibility with college savings plans under new bill

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — As the average cost of college has more than doubled in the 21st century, according to Education Data Initiative, new legislation in Nebraska hopes to expand educational savings accounts and their uses.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the cost of college could run almost $30,000 a year for in-state students.

There’s a new bill in the Legislature that would help parents cover the cost of their child’s education — even if that’s not a four-year degree…

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