Nebraska Legislative Bill LB 820

January 5, 2012
Nebraska's bill 820 that was introduced on January 5, 2012 aims to provide for a statewide level care assessment system and a foster care reimbursement rate structure and to provide a temporary stipend to foster parents. In addition the bill will change requirements for foster care licensing. The bill would create the Foster Care Reimbursement Rate Committee to develop a statewide standard for foster care payments. The bill noted that Nebraska’s payments were some of the lowest in the country, according to a 2007 study. The bill would also give foster parents a $3.10 . . .