LB970

Nebraska LB970 would require the Department of Health and Human Services to expand early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment services to.

Nebraska LB970 aims to enhance the early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment services program by incorporating a program of early literacy promotion and intervention during well-child visits for children from birth through five years of age. This program would include evidence-based screening, referral, and provision of materials and guidance related to age-appropriate literacy. The Department of Health and Human Services must submit a state plan amendment to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement these changes.