The Nebraska Department of Revenue on Tuesday publicized a list of the first organizations certified to provide scholarships for K-12 students to attend private schools beginning Jan. 1.
The list of certified scholarship granting organizations includes Assistance for Individuals and Families without Borders in La Vista; Metro Area Christian Schools SGO in Omaha and Opportunity Scholarships of Nebraska in Lincoln.
State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of Elkhorn, who tried for years to enact school choice legislation, introduced Legislative Bill 753 this year and ushered it to Gov. Jim Pillen for his approval in May.