As Introduced: LB961 required all case management responsibilities to return to DHHS employees by September 1, 2012 including all court-involved and voluntary cases. The bill also required a ten percent reduction in caseloads of employees each year until Nebraska would be compliant with national CWLA standards. The bill also realigns…...
LB 993: Provide Funds and Clarify Responsibilities of Child Advocacy Centers and Multidisciplinary Teams
As Introduced: The bill makes a number of changes and clarifications to statutes relating to child advocacy centers (CACs) and Multidisciplinary Teams (1184 teams): It clarifies the role of Child Advocacy Centers, specifying that their role is both to provide a location for forensic interviews and medical exams of alleged…...
LB 1062: Change Adoption Subsidy Provisions
As Introduced: The bill requires DHHS to enter into a written agreement with adoptive parents on the terms of state adoption assistance. The bill also provides that adoption assistance can continue after the death of adoptive parents if the need continues and it’s allowed in the initial terms of agreement…...
LB 1160: Reporting and Data Requirements for Child Welfare
As Introduced: The bill requires DHHS to report to the Legislature by December 1, 2012 on their plans for implementation and the cost and schematics of a new web-based, statewide automated child welfare data system. The new data system is required to: Improve efficiency for caseworkers and access to key…...
LB 1150: Extend Optional Foster Care Services to 21
As Introduced: The bill would have extended eligibility for foster care services to age 21 in accordance with the Federal Fostering Connections Act of 2008, with the purpose of helping youth successfully transition to adulthood and achieve permanency. Any youth engaged in completing secondary education or an equivalency, postsecondary or…...
LB 933: Change Provisions Related to Reporting of Absences and Truancy
As Introduced: The bill requires the school district review cases of 20 or more absences with the county attorney and a determination if any additional action is necessary. The bill would also remove the county attorneys’ responsibility to file a motion in court for these absences, instead replacing it with…...
LB 972: Make Changes to Nebraska’s Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers
As Introduced: The bill would have placed the YRTCs under the administration of Nebraska’s Department of Correctional Services rather than the Department of Health and Human Services, breaking apart the responsibilities of DHHS’ Office of Juvenile Services. As Amended: The bill no longer transfers the YRTCs to the Department…...
LB 985: Establish the Nebraska Juvenile Services Pilot Project
As Introduced: The bill establishes a juvenile services pilot project to be carried out by the Office of Probation, and an evaluation of the project to be completed by the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Public Health. The project will aim to serve juveniles in their communities, prevent…...
LB 981: Fund Renovations at YRTC – Kearney
As Introduced: The bill would have provided funding for renovations of the two living units’ dormitories at the YRTC-Kearney, so that youth can have a more private, home-like environment that is conducive to rehabilitation. Introducing Senator: Ashford, Hadley Committee: Appropriations Committee Hearing Date: February 6, 2012...
