Guns, knives, and weapons are generally prohibited on school grounds, as provided by school policies and state and federal laws.

Although children in grades 1-12 are generally not eligible for a concealed carry weapon permit, older students on college campuses may be eligible for a concealed carry permit (CCP) in some states—also known as a concealed handgun license (CHL), license to carry (LTC), concealed carry license (CCL), or concealed carry weapon (CCW).

A student’s right to carry a concealed weapon on school grounds may be governed by state and federal laws, as well as school policies.

In Nebraska, the possession of guns, knives, and other weapons on school grounds is strictly regulated by state statutes and federal law. Under Nebraska law, it is generally illegal to carry a firearm onto school property, which includes K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. This prohibition applies to the buildings and grounds of educational institutions. However, Nebraska does allow individuals who are at least 21 years old to apply for a Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP), which is the state's version of a concealed carry permit. While older students on college campuses may be eligible for a CHP, the ability to carry a concealed weapon on campus is subject to both state law and the policies of the individual institution. Many colleges and universities in Nebraska have policies that restrict or prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons on their premises. It's important to note that federal law, specifically the Gun-Free School Zones Act, also prohibits the unauthorized possession of firearms in school zones, with certain exceptions. Therefore, students and others must carefully navigate both state and federal regulations, as well as institutional policies, regarding the carrying of concealed weapons on school grounds.