NebraskaNebraska committee would study funding for youth served by two systems
Nebraska’s Appropriations Committee would review how agencies and providers fund services for young people involved in both child welfare and juvenile justice.
What it does
The Appropriations Committee would review how Nebraska pays for services for young people involved in both child welfare and juvenile justice, including how agencies and providers share costs.
Argument forReviewing how agencies share costs and pay for services could help lawmakers identify funding gaps for young people served by both systems.
Argument againstThe study could use committee time without changing services or funding for young people while it is underway.
More detail
The Appropriations Committee would study how Nebraska funds services for young people involved in both child welfare and juvenile justice. The study covers funding, costs, payments, and services involving state agencies, counties, behavioral health regions, and service providers. After completing the study, the committee must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 8Notice of hearing for October 09, 2026Latest
- Mar 30Referred to Appropriations CommitteeMinor
- Mar 25Date of introductionMinor
- Mar 25Referred to Executive BoardIntroduced
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