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Affirmative Action: Nebraska

Affirmative Action requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: Marcia A. Washkuhn and Kasey M. Cappellano, Kutak Rock LLP

Summary

  • In 2008, Nebraska passed a constitutional amendment prohibiting preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in public employment, public contracts and public education. See Constitutional Prohibition Against Preferential Treatment.
  • Nebraska requires that state agencies ensure equal opportunities for all individuals, with efforts focused on racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities and persons over 40. See Public Employers.
  • State agencies with more than 10 employees are required to develop a written Affirmative Action Plan which must be updated each fiscal year and include specified information regarding affirmative action outreach efforts and results. See Affirmative Action Plans.
  • Nebraska has a state Affirmative Action office with resources available to help employers find job candidates. See Affirmative Action Applicant Resource Bank.