Neb. Rev. Stat. § 72-222.01

Any manufacturing company, pipeline company, or telephone or telegraph company, incorporated or qualified to do business in this state, may acquire an easement or right-of-way for the purpose of constructing, replacing, and maintaining pipelines, power pumps, telephone and telegraph lines and appurtenances thereto, under and across any of the school lands, the title of which is vested in the State of Nebraska, as trustee for the common schools.