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NE Code § 71-4728.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4728.01 - Commission; mental health, alcoholism, and drug abuse services; service coordination.

71-4728.01.  Commission; mental health, alcoholism, and drug abuse services; service coordination.The commission shall not deliver direct mental health, alcoholism, and drug abuse services but shall assist in obtaining full access to comprehensive mental health, alcoholism, and drug abuse services for deaf or hard of hearing persons by providing service coordination for deaf or hard of hearing persons with mental health, alcoholism, and drug abuse disorders including:(1) Meeting the communication needs of deaf or hard of hearing persons including interpreter services and auxiliary aids;(2) Education and training for persons who provide treatment for mental health, alcoholism, and drug abuse disorders to deaf or hard of hearing persons; and(3) Placement of assistive-listening devices for deaf or hard of hearing persons in mental health, alcoholism, and drug abuse treatment facilities.Source   Laws 1995, LB 25, § 4;   Laws 1997, LB 851, § 19.
NE Code § 71-4728.02 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4728.02 - Commission; mental health specialist advisor; duties.

71-4728.02.  Commission; mental health specialist advisor; duties.The commission shall appoint a mental health specialist advisor. The specialist shall monitor and provide advice to mental health, alcoholism, and drug abuse programs which provide treatment for deaf or hard of hearing persons. The specialist shall also serve as the commission's liaison to persons who provide treatment or intervention services for mental health, alcoholism, and drug abuse disorders which provide treatment for deaf or hard of hearing persons.Source   Laws 1995, LB 25, § 5;   Laws 1997, LB 851, § 20.
NE Code § 71-4728.03 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4728.03 - Commission; special advisory committee; members.

71-4728.03.  Commission; special advisory committee; members.The commission shall implement section 71-4728.02 with the advice of a special advisory committee appointed by the commission. The committee shall consist of five members as follows: Three counselors familiar with mental health, alcoholism, and drug abuse disorders in deaf or hard of hearing persons and two human services professionals. The Department of Health and Human Services and the commission shall each have a representative who serves on the committee in a nonvoting technical capacity.Source   Laws 1995, LB 25, § 6;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 682;   Laws 1997, LB 851, § 21.
NE Code § 71-4728.04 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4728.04 - Commission; telehealth system; powers and duties.

71-4728.04.  Commission; telehealth system; powers and duties.(1) The commission may establish a telehealth system to provide access for deaf and hard of hearing persons in remote locations to mental health, alcoholism, and drug abuse services. The telehealth system may (a) provide access for deaf or hard of hearing persons to counselors who communicate in sign language and are knowledgeable in deafness and hearing loss issues, (b) promote access for hard of hearing persons through contacts with counselors in which hard of hearing persons receive both visual cues, or reading lips, and auditory cues, (c) offer remote interpreter services for deaf or hard of hearing persons to interact with counselors who are not fluent in sign language, and (d) promote participation in educational programs.(2) The commission shall set and charge a fee between the range of twenty and one hundred fifty dollars per hour for the use of the telehealth system. The commission shall remit all fees collected pursuant to this section to the State Treasurer for credit to the Telehealth System Fund.(3) For purposes of this section, telehealth has the same meaning as in section 71-8503.Source  Laws 2001, LB 334, § 1;  Laws 2002, Second Spec. Sess., LB 49, § 1.
NE Code § 71-4728.05 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4728.05 - Interpreter Review Board; members; duties; expenses.

71-4728.05.  Interpreter Review Board; members; duties; expenses.(1) The commission shall appoint the Interpreter Review Board as required in section 20-156.(2) Members of the Interpreter Review Board shall be as follows:(a) A representative of the Department of Health and Human Services and the executive director of the commission or his or her designee, both of whom shall serve continuously and without limitation;(b) One qualified interpreter, appointed for a term to expire on June 30, 2008;(c) One representative of local government, appointed for a term to expire on June 30, 2008;(d) One deaf or hard of hearing person, appointed for a term to expire on June 30, 2009;(e) One qualified interpreter, appointed for a term to expire on June 30, 2009;(f) One deaf or hard of hearing person, appointed for a term to expire on June 30, 2010; and(g) One representative of local government, appointed for a term to expire on June 30, 2010.(3) Upon the expiration of the terms described in subsection (2) of this section, members other than those identified in subdivision (2)(a) of this section shall be appointed for terms of three years. No such member may serve more than two consecutive three-year terms beginning June 30, 2007, except that members whose terms have expired shall continue to serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified.(4) The commission may remove a member of the board for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office after delivering to such member a copy of the charges and a public hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. If a vacancy occurs on the board, the commission shall appoint another member with the same qualifications as the vacating member to serve the remainder of the term. The members of the board shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177 in attending meetings of the commission and in carrying out their official duties as provided in this section and section 20-156.(5) The board shall establish policies, standards, and procedures for evaluating and licensing interpreters, including, but not limited to, testing, training, issuance, renewal, and denial of licenses, continuing education and continuing competency assessment, investigation of complaints, and disciplinary actions against a license pursuant to section 20-156.Source  Laws 2002, LB 22, § 17;  Laws 2006, LB 87, § 5;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 590;  Laws 2020, LB381, § 67.  Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 71-4729 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4729 - Commission; cooperate with state agencies.

71-4729.  Commission; cooperate with state agencies.The commission shall in fulfilling its responsibilities enumerated in section 71-4728 cooperate with any state agency having authority related to the problems of deaf or hard of hearing persons. Such agencies shall also cooperate with the commission. Avoidance of unnecessary duplication of state-delivered services to deaf or hard of hearing persons shall be a primary objective of such cooperation.Source   Laws 1979, LB 101, § 10;   Laws 1981, LB 250, § 6;   Laws 1995, LB 25, § 7;   Laws 1997, LB 851, § 22.
NE Code § 71-4730 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4730 - Commission; agreements; contracts; enter into.

71-4730.  Commission; agreements; contracts; enter into.The commission may make agreements with other state agencies and may contract with other individuals, organizations, corporations, associations, or other legal entities including private agencies or any department or agency of the federal government or the state or any political subdivision thereof, to carry out the functions and purposes of the commission.Source  Laws 1979, LB 101, § 11.
NE Code § 71-4731 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4731 - Governor; gifts, grants, and donations; accept.

71-4731.  Governor; gifts, grants, and donations; accept.The Governor may accept gifts, grants, and donations of money, personal property, and real property for use in expanding and improving services to deaf or hard of hearing persons of this state.Source   Laws 1979, LB 101, § 12;   Laws 1997, LB 851, § 23.
NE Code § 71-4732 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4732 - Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Fund; created; use; investment.

71-4732.  Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Fund; created; use; investment.There is hereby created a Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Fund to consist of such funds as the Legislature shall appropriate, any funds received under sections 20-156 and 71-4731, and any fees collected for interpreter services as provided in section 71-4728. The fund shall be used to administer sections 20-156 and 71-4720 to 71-4732.01, except that (1) money in the fund from fees collected for interpreter services shall be used only for expenses related to the provision of such services, (2) money in the fund may only be used to provide services pursuant to section 71-4728.04 if there is no money in the Telehealth System Fund, and (3) transfers may be made from the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Fund to the General Fund at the direction of the Legislature. Any money in the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1979, LB 101, § 13;   Laws 1995, LB 7, § 78;   Laws 1995, LB 25, § 8;   Laws 1997, LB 851, § 24;  Laws 1999, LB 359, § 3;  Laws 2001, LB 334, § 5;  Laws 2002, LB 22, § 18;  Laws 2009, First Spec. Sess., LB3, § 45. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 71-4732.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4732.01 - Telehealth System Fund; created; use; investment.

71-4732.01.  Telehealth System Fund; created; use; investment.The Telehealth System Fund is created. The fund shall be used for any expenses related to the operation and maintenance of the telehealth system established in section 71-4728.04. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source Laws 2001, LB 334, § 2. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 71-4734 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4734 - Act, how cited.

71-4734.  Act, how cited.Sections 71-4734 to 71-4744 shall be known and may be cited as the Infant Hearing Act.Source Laws 2000, LB 950, § 1.
NE Code § 71-4735 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4735 - Legislative findings and purpose.

71-4735.  Legislative findings and purpose.(1) The Legislature finds that:(a) Hearing loss occurs in newborns more frequently than any other health condition for which newborn screening is required;(b) Early detection of hearing loss in a child and early intervention and treatment before six months of age has been demonstrated to be highly effective in facilitating a child's language, communication, and educational development;(c) Children of all ages can receive reliable and valid screening for hearing loss in a cost-effective manner; and(d) Appropriate screening and identification of newborns and infants with hearing loss will facilitate early intervention and treatment in the critical time period for language development and may serve the public purposes of promoting the healthy development of children and reducing public expenditure for health care, special education, and related services.(2) The purpose of the Infant Hearing Act is:(a) To provide early detection of hearing loss in newborns at the birthing facility, or as soon after birth as possible for those children born outside of a birthing facility, to enable these children and their families and other caregivers to obtain needed multidisciplinary evaluation, treatment, and intervention services at the earliest opportunity and to prevent or mitigate the developmental delays and academic failures associated with late detection of hearing loss; and(b) To provide the state with the information necessary to effectively plan, establish, and evaluate a comprehensive system for the identification of newborns and infants who have a hearing loss.Source Laws 2000, LB 950, § 2.
NE Code § 71-4736 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4736 - Terms, defined.

71-4736.  Terms, defined.For purposes of the Infant Hearing Act:(1) Birth admission means the time after birth that the newborn remains in the hospital or other health care facility prior to discharge;(2) Birthing facility means a hospital or other health care facility in this state which provides birthing and newborn care services;(3) Confirmatory testing facility means a hospital or other health care facility in this state which provides followup hearing tests;(4) Infant means a child from thirty days through twelve months old;(5) Newborn means a child from birth through twenty-nine days old; and(6) Parent means a natural parent, stepparent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, or other legal custodian of a child.Source Laws 2000, LB 950, § 3.
NE Code § 71-4737 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4737 - Hearing loss; tracking system.

71-4737.  Hearing loss; tracking system.The Legislature recognizes that it is necessary to track newborns and infants identified with a potential hearing loss or who have been evaluated and have been found to have a hearing loss for a period of time in order to render appropriate followup care. The Department of Health and Human Services shall determine and implement the most appropriate system for this state which is available to track newborns and infants identified with a hearing loss. It is the intent of the Legislature that the tracking system provide the department and Legislature with the information necessary to effectively plan and establish a comprehensive system of developmentally appropriate services for newborns and infants who have a potential hearing loss or who have been found to have a hearing loss and shall reduce the likelihood of associated disabling conditions for such newborns and infants.Source  Laws 2000, LB 950, § 4;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 44;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 591.
NE Code § 71-4738 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4738 - Federal funding.

71-4738.  Federal funding.The Department of Health and Human Services shall apply for all available federal funding to implement the Infant Hearing Act.Source  Laws 2000, LB 950, § 5;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 45;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 592.
NE Code § 71-4739 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4739 - Birthing facility; confirmatory testing facility; reports required.

71-4739.  Birthing facility; confirmatory testing facility; reports required.(1) Every birthing facility shall annually report to the Department of Health and Human Services the number of:(a) Newborns born;(b) Newborns and infants recommended for a hearing screening test;(c) Newborns who received a hearing screening test during birth admission;(d) Newborns who passed a hearing screening test during birth admission if administered;(e) Newborns who did not pass a hearing screening test during birth admission if administered; and(f) Newborns recommended for monitoring, intervention, and followup care.(2) Every confirmatory testing facility shall annually report to the Department of Health and Human Services the number of:(a) Newborns and infants who return for a followup hearing test;(b) Newborns and infants who do not have a hearing loss based upon the followup hearing test; and(c) Newborns and infants who are shown to have a hearing loss based upon the followup hearing test.Source  Laws 2000, LB 950, § 6;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 46;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 593.
NE Code § 71-4740 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4740 - Hearing loss; educational information.

71-4740.  Hearing loss; educational information.(1) Every birthing facility shall educate the parents of newborns born in such facilities of the importance of receiving a hearing screening test and any necessary followup care. This educational information shall explain, in lay terms, the hearing screening test, the likelihood of the newborn having a hearing loss, followup procedures, and community resources, including referral for early intervention services under the Early Intervention Act. The educational information shall also include a description of the normal auditory, speech, and language developmental process in children. Education shall not be considered a substitute for the hearing screening test.(2) If a newborn is not born in a birthing facility, the Department of Health and Human Services shall educate the parents of such newborns of the importance of receiving a hearing screening test and any necessary followup care. The department shall also give parents information to assist them in having the test performed within three months after the date of the child's birth.Source  Laws 2000, LB 950, § 7;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 47;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 594. Cross References  Early Intervention Act, see section 43-2501.
NE Code § 71-4741 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4741 - Hearing screening; department; duties.

71-4741.  Hearing screening; department; duties.(1) The Department of Health and Human Services shall determine which birthing facilities are administering hearing screening tests to newborns and infants on a voluntary basis and the number of newborns and infants screened. The department shall submit electronically an annual report to the Legislature stating the number of:(a) Birthing facilities administering voluntary hearing screening tests during birth admission;(b) Newborns screened as compared to the total number of newborns born in such facilities;(c) Newborns who passed a hearing screening test during birth admission if administered;(d) Newborns who did not pass a hearing screening test during birth admission if administered; and(e) Newborns recommended for followup care.(2) The Department of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the State Department of Education, birthing facilities, and other providers, shall develop approved screening methods and protocol for statewide hearing screening tests of substantially all newborns and infants.(3) Subject to available appropriations, the Department of Health and Human Services shall make the report described in this section available.Source  Laws 2000, LB 950, § 8;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 48;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 595;  Laws 2012, LB782, § 118.
NE Code § 71-4742 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4742 - Hearing screening test; newborn; standard of care.

71-4742.  Hearing screening test; newborn; standard of care.(1) Each birthing facility shall include a hearing screening test as part of its standard of care for newborns and shall establish a mechanism for compliance review. A hearing screening test shall be conducted on no fewer than ninety-five percent of the newborns born in this state.(2) If the number of newborns receiving a hearing screening test does not equal or exceed ninety-five percent of the total number of newborns born in this state on or before December 1, 2003, or falls below ninety-five percent at any time thereafter, the Department of Health and Human Services shall immediately adopt and promulgate rules and regulations implementing a hearing screening program. The hearing screening program shall provide for a hearing screening test that every newborn born in this state shall undergo and shall provide that the hearing screening test be completed during birth admission or, if that is not possible, no later than three months after birth. Notwithstanding this section, it is the goal of this state to achieve a one-hundred-percent screening rate.Source  Laws 2000, LB 950, § 9;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 49;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 596.
NE Code § 71-4743 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4743 - Referral guidelines.

71-4743.  Referral guidelines.The Department of Health and Human Services and the State Department of Education shall establish guidelines for when a referral shall be made for early intervention services under the Early Intervention Act. The guidelines shall include a request for an individual evaluation of a child suspected of being deaf or hard of hearing as defined in section 79-1118.01.Source  Laws 2000, LB 950, § 10;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 50;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 597. Cross References  Early Intervention Act, see section 43-2501.
NE Code § 71-4744 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4744 - Rules and regulations.

71-4744.  Rules and regulations.The Department of Health and Human Services shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the Infant Hearing Act.Source  Laws 2000, LB 950, § 11;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 51;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 598.
NE Code § 71-4745 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-4745 - Terms, defined.

71-4745.  Terms, defined.For purposes of sections 71-4745 to 71-4747:(1) Communication means a two-way, interactive process to convey meaning from one person or group to another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols, or voice;(2) Credentialed teacher of the deaf means a certificated teacher with a special education endorsement in deaf or hard of hearing education;(3) English means English literacy, spoken English, signing exact English and morphemic system of signs, conceptually accurate signed English, cued speech, and any other visual supplements;(4) Language means a complex and dynamic system of conventional symbols that is used in various modes for thought and communication; and(5) Literacy includes the developmental stages of literacy, which are necessary beginning stages to master a language and which include pre-emergent, emergent, and novice levels.Source Laws 2020, LB965, § 4.