LB891

Change provisions of the Child Care Licensing Act relating to background checks, a complaint tracking system, and staff-to-child ratios

Introduced·1/8/26
Introduced Text

Nebraska LB891 amends the Child Care Licensing Act to change background check requirements, establish a complaint tracking system, and allow.

Nebraska LB891 amends the Child Care Licensing Act by requiring child care staff members to undergo national criminal history record information checks and searches of sex offender registries every five years. The bill also mandates that child care providers and staff members submit fingerprints for these checks. Additionally, it allows volunteers to be included in staff-to-child ratios if they pass background checks and meet qualifications. The Department of Health and Human Services must maintain a complaint tracking system for licensing violations.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 28

1:30 PM

Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Jan 20

Legislature

Notice of hearing for January 28, 2026

Jan 12

Legislature

Conrad name added

Jan 12

Legislature

Referred to Health and Human Services Committee