NE LR176

Directs the Judiciary Committee to conduct an interim study on establishing and recognizing tribal customary adoptions for Native American children in Nebraska

Requires examination of data on the number of children who have been or could be eligible for tribal customary adoptions in the state

Explores opportunities for public support and benefits available to tribal customary adoption families

Reviews best practices and statutory language from other states that already recognize tribal customary adoptions

Assesses whether statutory changes are needed to recognize tribal customary adoptions as a permanency option in Nebraska state court proceedings