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NE Code § 79-1159 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-1159 - Department; school district; technical assistance; advisory capacity.

79-1159.  Department; school district; technical assistance; advisory capacity.The department, upon the request of any school district, shall provide technical assistance in the promulgation of any plan, program, or report required by the Special Education Act. Such assistance shall be given only in an advisory capacity and shall not be designed or construed to transfer, either in whole or in part, the responsibility for or actual development or implementation of such plan, program, or report.Source   Laws 1973, LB 403, § 22;   R.S.1943, (1984), § 43-653;   Laws 1987, LB 367, § 47;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-3347;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 841;  Laws 2019, LB675, § 43.
NE Code § 79-1159.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-1159.01 - Department; assistive technology devices registry.

79-1159.01.  Department; assistive technology devices registry.The department shall establish a registry for assistive technology devices to encourage and facilitate cooperation and shared usage of assistive technology devices. Participation by school districts, educational service units, and approved cooperatives shall be voluntary.Source   Laws 1997, LB 865, § 13;  Laws 2019, LB675, § 44.
NE Code § 79-1160 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-1160 - State Board of Education; rules and regulations.

79-1160.  State Board of Education; rules and regulations.The State Board of Education may adopt, promulgate, and publish rules and regulations necessary to carry out the Special Education Act.Source   Laws 1973, LB 403, § 29;   R.S.1943, (1984), § 43-660;   Laws 1987, LB 367, § 48;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-3348;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 842;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 825;   Laws 1997, LB 346, § 41;  Laws 2019, LB675, § 45.
NE Code § 79-1161 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-1161 - Child with a disability; school district; protect rights of child; assignment of surrogate parent.

79-1161.  Child with a disability; school district; protect rights of child; assignment of surrogate parent.(1) School districts shall establish and maintain procedures to protect the rights of a child with a disability whenever (a) no parents of the child can be identified, (b) the school district cannot, after reasonable efforts, locate a parent of the child, (c) the child is a ward of the state, or (d) the child is an unaccompanied or homeless youth as defined in 42 U.S.C. 11434a, as such section existed on January 1, 2019. Such procedures shall include the assignment of an individual to act as a surrogate for the parents. The school district shall make reasonable efforts to ensure the assignment of a surrogate not more than thirty days after there is a determination by the district that the child needs a surrogate. In the case of a child who is a ward of the state, such surrogate may alternatively be appointed by the judge overseeing the child's care if the surrogate meets the requirements of subdivision (2)(c) of this section.(2) The surrogate parent shall (a) have no interest which conflicts with the interest of the child, (b) have knowledge and skills that insure adequate representation, and (c) not be an employee of any agency involved in the care or education of the child. A person otherwise qualified to be a surrogate parent under this subsection is not an employee of the agency solely because he or she is paid by the agency to serve as a surrogate parent. The surrogate parent appointed under this section may represent the child in all matters relating to the identification, evaluation, and educational placement of the child and the provision of a free appropriate public education to the child.(3) The services of the surrogate parent shall be terminated when (a) the child is no longer eligible under subsection (1) of this section, (b) a conflict of interest develops between the interest of the child and the interest of the surrogate parent, or (c) the surrogate parent fails to fulfill his or her duties as a surrogate parent. Issues arising from the selection, appointment, or removal of a surrogate parent by a school district shall be resolved through hearings established under sections 79-1162 to 79-1167. The surrogate parent and the school district which appointed the surrogate parent shall not be liable in civil actions for damages for acts of the surrogate parent unless such acts constitute willful and wanton misconduct.Source   Laws 1988, LB 165, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,147;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 843;   Laws 1997, LB 346, § 42;  Laws 2009, LB549, § 44;  Laws 2019, LB675, § 46.
NE Code § 79-1162 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-1162 - Identification, evaluation, or educational placement; hearing; copy of procedures provided; reimbursement.

79-1162.  Identification, evaluation, or educational placement; hearing; copy of procedures provided; reimbursement.A parent, guardian, competent student of the age of majority, or school district may initiate a hearing on matters related to the initiation, change, or termination or the refusal to initiate, change, or terminate the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of a child with a disability or the provision of a free appropriate public education or records relating thereto. A copy of the procedures specified in rules and regulations of the department for complaints and hearings under this section shall be provided by school districts to all parents and guardians of children with disabilities upon initial consideration of the provision of services for their children with disabilities. Such hearing shall be initiated by filing a petition with the department.Source   Laws 1978, LB 871, § 4;   Laws 1985, LB 518, § 5;   R.S.Supp.,1986, § 43-661;   Laws 1987, LB 367, § 49;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-3349;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 844;   Laws 1997, LB 346, § 43;  Laws 2001, LB 797, § 47;  Laws 2019, LB675, § 47.  Annotations  Insofar as a State is required to provide a handicapped student with a "free appropriate public education" it satisfies that requirement by providing personalized instruction with sufficient support services to permit the student to benefit educationally from that instruction. Adams Central School Dist. v. Deist, 215 Neb. 284, 338 N.W.2d 591 (1983). Parent must exhaust administrative remedies before asking a federal court to direct a different placement than that ordered by school. Monahan v. State of Nebraska, 687 F.2d 1164 (8th Cir. 1982).
NE Code § 79-1163 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-1163 - Department; conduct hearings; hearing officers; employed; qualifications; jurisdiction.

79-1163.  Department; conduct hearings; hearing officers; employed; qualifications; jurisdiction.The department shall conduct hearings initiated under section 79-1162 using hearing officers and may employ, retain, or approve such qualified hearing officers as are necessary to conduct hearings provided by sections 79-1162 to 79-1167. The hearing officers shall not be persons who are employees or officers of a state or local public agency which is involved in the education or care of the child with a disability on whose behalf the hearing is being held. A person who otherwise qualifies to conduct a hearing under such sections is not an employee of the agency solely because the person is paid by the agency to serve as a hearing officer. No hearing officer shall participate in any way in any hearing or matter in which the hearing officer may have a conflict of interest. Hearing officers appointed and assigned by the department shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over cases arising under such sections, and juvenile courts shall not in any event have jurisdiction over such matters.Source   Laws 1978, LB 871, § 5;   Laws 1980, LB 855, § 1;   Laws 1985, LB 518, § 6;   R.S.Supp.,1986, § 43-662;   Laws 1987, LB 367, § 50;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-3350;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 845;   Laws 1997, LB 346, § 44;  Laws 2019, LB675, § 48.
NE Code § 79-1164 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-1164 - Hearing; hearing officer; duties.

79-1164.  Hearing; hearing officer; duties.Upon the receipt of a petition filed under section 79-1162, the department shall assign it to a hearing officer. The hearing officer shall receive all subsequent pleadings and shall conduct the hearing. At the hearing the parties shall present evidence on the issues raised in the pleadings. At the completion of the proceedings, the hearing officer shall prepare a report based on the evidence presented containing findings of fact and conclusions of law. Within forty-five days after the receipt of a request for a hearing, the hearing officer shall prepare a final decision and order directing such action as may be necessary. At the request of either party for good cause shown, the hearing officer may grant specific extensions of time beyond this period. The report and the final decision and order shall be delivered via certified mail to each party or attorney of record and to the Commissioner of Education.Source   Laws 1980, LB 855, § 2;   Laws 1985, LB 518, § 7;   R.S.Supp.,1986, § 43-662.01;   Laws 1987, LB 367, § 51;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-3351;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 846;  Laws 2019, LB675, § 49.  Annotations A hearing officer may grant compensatory relief under this section as an action that may be necessary. Adams Central School Dist. v. Deist, 214 Neb. 307, 334 N.W.2d 775 (1983).
NE Code § 79-1165 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-1165 - Hearing; party; rights; enumerated.

79-1165.  Hearing; party; rights; enumerated.Any party at a hearing conducted under sections 79-1163 and 79-1164 shall have the right to:(1) Be accompanied and advised by counsel and by individuals with special knowledge or training with respect to the problems of children with disabilities;(2) Present evidence and confront, cross-examine, and compel the attendance of witnesses;(3) Prohibit the introduction of any evidence at the hearing that has not been disclosed to that party at least five days before the hearing;(4) Obtain a written or electronic verbatim record of the hearing; and(5) Obtain written findings of fact and decisions.The hearing officer may also produce evidence on the officer's own motion.Source   Laws 1978, LB 871, § 7;   R.S.1943, (1984), § 43-664;   Laws 1987, LB 367, § 52;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-3352;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 847;   Laws 1997, LB 346, § 45.
NE Code § 79-1166 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-1166 - Hearing officer; subpoena witnesses; fees and expenses; failure to respond; contempt.

79-1166.  Hearing officer; subpoena witnesses; fees and expenses; failure to respond; contempt.The hearing officer has the power by subpoena to compel the appearance of witnesses and the production of any relevant evidence. Any witness compelled to attend or produce evidence shall be entitled to the fees and expenses allowed in district court. Any failure to respond to such subpoena shall be certified by the hearing officer to the district court of Lancaster County for enforcement or for punishment for contempt of the district court.Source   Laws 1978, LB 871, § 8;   R.S.1943, (1984), § 43-665;   Laws 1987, LB 367, § 53;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-3353;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 848.
NE Code § 79-1185 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-1185 - Transferred to section 79-1125.01.

79-1185.  Transferred to section 79-1125.01.
NE Code § 79-11,109 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-11,109 - Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired; State Department of Education; powers.

79-11,109.  Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired; State Department of Education; powers.The State Department of Education shall have oversight and general control of the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired, formerly the Nebraska School for the Visually Handicapped. The department may contract with a school district, an educational service unit, or a public institution of city, county, or state government to operate the center. The department may use, lease, or otherwise contract for the use of property and facilities formerly controlled by the Nebraska School for the Visually Handicapped for services of the center.Source   Laws 1959, c. 419, § 1, p. 1409;   Laws 1961, c. 412, § 3, p. 1238;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2001;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 891;   Laws 1997, LB 346, § 53;   Laws 1997, LB 347, § 44;  Laws 1999, LB 813, § 53.
NE Code § 79-11,110 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-11,110 - Center; purpose.

79-11,110.  Center; purpose.The purpose of the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired is to provide special education services for persons not to exceed twenty-one years of age who are blind or visually impaired to such an extent that they cannot receive services in the public schools of this state. The center shall be the state resource center for all special education programs for children who are blind or visually impaired in Nebraska and shall provide services such as instructional materials and technology support, assessment and evaluation services, teacher training and professional development, summer and weekend programs, residential services, center-based programs, public school combination programs, local public school support, and consultation services to school districts and educational service units.Source   Laws 1959, c. 419, § 2, p. 1409;   Laws 1961, c. 412, § 4, p. 1238;   Laws 1969, c. 740, § 1, p. 2793;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2002;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 892;   Laws 1997, LB 346, § 54;  Laws 1999, LB 813, § 54.
NE Code § 79-11,121 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-11,121 - Division of Rehabilitation Services; established.

79-11,121.  Division of Rehabilitation Services; established.The Division of Rehabilitation Services in the State Department of Education is established.Source   Laws 1955, c. 324, § 1, p. 1001;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1446;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 903.
NE Code § 79-11,122 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-11,122 - Division; administration; director; appointment; duties.

79-11,122.  Division; administration; director; appointment; duties.The Division of Rehabilitation Services shall be administered, under the general supervision and direction of the Commissioner of Education, by a director appointed by the commissioner, with the approval of the State Board of Education, in accordance with established personnel standards and on the basis of his or her education, training, experience, and demonstrated ability in the field of vocational rehabilitation. In carrying out duties under sections 79-11,121 to 79-11,132, the director shall:(1) With the approval of the commissioner, prepare rules and regulations for adoption and promulgation by the State Board of Education governing (a) personnel standards, (b) protection of records and confidential information, (c) eligibility investigation and determination for vocational rehabilitation services, (d) procedures for fair hearings, and (e) such other matters as the director finds necessary to carry out the purposes of such sections;(2) With the approval of the commissioner, establish and maintain appropriate subordinate administrative units within the division;(3) Recommend to the commissioner for the appointment of such personnel as the director deems necessary for the efficient performance of the functions of the division;(4) Prepare and submit to the State Board of Education annual reports of the activities and expenditures and, prior to each regular session of the Legislature, estimates of sums required for carrying out the provisions of such sections and estimates of the amounts to be made available for this purpose from all sources;(5) Make certification for disbursement, in accordance with rules and regulations, of funds available for vocational rehabilitation;(6) With the approval of the commissioner and the State Board of Education, take such other action as the director deems necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of such sections; and(7) With the approval of the commissioner and the State Board of Education, when the director deems it advisable, delegate to any officer or employee of the division such powers and duties, except the making of regulations and the making of recommendations for the appointment of personnel, as the director finds necessary to carry out the purposes of such sections.Source   Laws 1955, c. 324, § 2, p. 1001;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1447;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 904.
NE Code § 79-11,123 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-11,123 - Division; rehabilitation services; furnish; exceptions.

79-11,123.  Division; rehabilitation services; furnish; exceptions.Except as otherwise provided by law for the rehabilitation of the blind, the State Board of Education through the Division of Rehabilitation Services shall provide vocational rehabilitation services to disabled individuals determined by the director to be eligible for such services. In carrying out the purposes of sections 79-11,121 to 79-11,132, the division is authorized among other things:(1) To cooperate with other departments, agencies, and institutions, both public and private, in providing for the vocational rehabilitation of disabled individuals, in studying the problems involved, and in establishing, developing, and providing, in conformity with the purposes of such sections, such programs, facilities, and services as may be necessary and desirable; and(2) To conduct research and compile statistics relating to the vocational rehabilitation of disabled individuals.Source   Laws 1955, c. 324, § 3, p. 1003;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1448;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 905.  Cross References  Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Act, see section 71-8601.
NE Code § 79-11,124 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-11,124 - Rehabilitation services; board; powers; duties.

79-11,124.  Rehabilitation services; board; powers; duties.The State Board of Education, through the Division of Rehabilitation Services, shall (1) cooperate, pursuant to agreements with the federal government, in carrying out the purposes of any federal acts pertaining to vocational rehabilitation and may adopt such methods of administration as are found by the federal government to be necessary for the proper and efficient operation of such agreements or plans for vocational rehabilitation and to comply with such conditions as may be necessary to secure the full benefits of such federal acts and appropriations, (2) administer any legislation pursuant thereto enacted by the Legislature, (3) direct the disbursement of and administer the use of all funds provided by the federal government or this state for the vocational rehabilitation of disabled persons of this state, and (4) do all things necessary to insure the vocational rehabilitation of disabled persons.Source   Laws 1955, c. 324, § 4, p. 1003;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1449;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 906.
NE Code § 79-11,125 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-11,125 - Rehabilitation services; federal funds; State Treasurer; duties.

79-11,125.  Rehabilitation services; federal funds; State Treasurer; duties.The State Treasurer is designated as the custodian of all funds received by the state from appropriations made by the Congress of the United States or from other sources for the purpose of carrying out any state or federal act pertaining to vocational rehabilitation. The State Treasurer is authorized to receive and provide for the proper custody of such funds and to establish such special funds and accounts as may be necessary and shall make disbursements from such funds and accounts for vocational rehabilitation purposes upon certification in the manner provided in subdivision (5) of section 79-11,122.Source   Laws 1955, c. 324, § 5, p. 1003;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1450;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 907.
NE Code § 79-11,126 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-11,126 - Division; budget estimates; federal funds; authority to comply with requirements.

79-11,126.  Division; budget estimates; federal funds; authority to comply with requirements.Budget estimates of the amounts of appropriations needed each biennium for vocational rehabilitation services and for the administration of such program shall be submitted as provided by law, and sufficient funds for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of sections 79-11,121 to 79-11,132 shall be appropriated by the Legislature. In the event federal funds are available to the State of Nebraska for vocational rehabilitation purposes, the Division of Rehabilitation Services is authorized to comply with such requirements as may be necessary to obtain the maximum amount of federal funds and the most advantageous proportion possible insofar as this may be done without violating other provisions of the state laws and Constitution of Nebraska.Source   Laws 1955, c. 324, § 6, p. 1004;   Laws 1986, LB 258, § 21;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1451;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 908.
NE Code § 79-11,127 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-11,127 - Rehabilitation services; eligibility.

79-11,127.  Rehabilitation services; eligibility.Vocational rehabilitation services shall be provided to any disabled individual, other than the blind, who is a resident of the state at the time of filing application therefor and whose vocational rehabilitation, as the director determines after a full investigation, can be satisfactorily achieved. Vocational rehabilitation services means any services provided directly or through public or private instrumentalities found by the director to be necessary to enable such a disabled individual to overcome his or her employment handicap and to enable him or her to engage in an occupation, including, but not limited to: Medical and vocational diagnosis; vocational guidance, counseling, and placement; rehabilitation training; physical restoration; transportation; occupational licenses; placement equipment and materials; maintenance and training books and materials; the acquisition of vending stands or other equipment and initial stocks and supplies for use by severely handicapped individuals in any type of small business, the operation of which will be improved through the management and supervision by the Division of Rehabilitation Services; and the establishment of public and other nonprofit workshops for the severely disabled.Source   Laws 1955, c. 324, § 7, p. 1004;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1452;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 909.  Cross References  Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Act, see section 71-8601.
NE Code § 79-11,128 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-11,128 - Rehabilitation services; aggrieved person; State Board of Education; fair hearing.

79-11,128.  Rehabilitation services; aggrieved person; State Board of Education; fair hearing.Any individual applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation who is aggrieved by any action or inaction of the Division of Rehabilitation Services shall be entitled to a fair hearing in accordance with regulations adopted and promulgated by the State Board of Education.Source   Laws 1955, c. 324, § 8, p. 1005;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1453;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 910.