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NE LR187
Resolution
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Victor Rountree
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AI Summary
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Proposes an interim study to examine Nebraska's ability to access federal Title IV-E funds for pre-petition legal services providing parent and child legal representation in child welfare cases
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Study will assess the benefits Nebraska families would receive from accessing Title IV-E funding for legal services before formal court petitions are filed
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Examines the organizational structure needed within state government to coordinate receipt and disbursement of Title IV-E payments for pre-petition legal services
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Evaluates whether statutory changes are necessary to allow the Department of Health and Human Services to serve as the conduit for Title IV-E funding
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Designates the Judiciary Committee to conduct the study and report findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature
Legislative Description
Interim study to examine the ability of the State of Nebraska to draw down Title IV-E funds for purposes of pre-petition legal services for parent and child legal representation as permitted under federal law
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary Committee
5/19/2025