Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 395 - CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES: PROTECTION AND SAFETY
Chapter 7 - STATE WARD EDUCATION FUND
Section 395-7-003 - REIMBURSEMENT

Current through September 17, 2024

To receive reimbursement for the cost of education, the Eligible Institution must meet all the provisions in this section.

003.01 SUBMITTING A CLAIM. Any Eligible Institution must submit a written request for reimbursement. Each written request must include the following:

(1) The Department's approved claim form;

(2) The Eligible Institution's school calendar as prescribed by the Nebraska Department of Education;

(3) The school attendance records for the Eligible Child for the reimbursement period; and

(4) When the Eligible Child is a ward of any court, verification from the court of the date the child became a ward of the court.

003.01(A) SPECIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. If an Eligible Institution is submitting a claim for the costs of providing special education services, the Eligible Institution may be required to submit additional documentation in order for the Department to verify claim.

003.02 TIMEFRAME. An Eligible Institution must submit a claim for reimbursement no later than 30 days after the end of each semester for which the services were delivered.

003.02(A) EXCEPTION. The Department in its discretion may grant an exception to the 30 day requirement. Requests for an exception must be submitted by the Eligible Institution in writing along with the request for reimbursement.

003.03 INELIGIBLE CLAIMS. Eligible Institutions may not submit claims for the following:

(A) A child who is attending pre-school;

(B) A juvenile who has run away or absconded from another state and is being held under the Articles and Rules of the Interstate Compact for Juveniles; or

(C) A juvenile charged as an adult who is being held in a detention or correctional facility.

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