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NebraskaThe information presented below is a brief overview of this state's special education support system. Please contact the state education agency or follow the included links for more detailed information. Educational definitions of disabilities
More detailed information is available at eligibility criteria (Page 23). Numbers of students with disabilities servedFor the 2012 child count, Nebraska reported the following:
Support service structureNebraska Department of Education, Office of Special Education monitors and supports the special education services provided by schools. Task forcesNebraska does not have a disability task force. Statewide disability clearinghouseNebraska does not have a statewide disability clearinghouse. The Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network supports services related to autism. Disability scholarship programNebraska does not have a statewide disability scholarship program. Insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder servicesNebraska has not enacted legislation related to insurance coverage specifically for autism spectrum disorder-related services. TRICARE-approved applied behavior analysis providersAs of May 2013, Nebraska had 28 supervisors (direct service providers) and 88 tutors (assistants requiring supervision to provide services). Parent training and information centersNebraska's parent training and information center is PTI Nebraska. Secondary transition resourcesInformation and resources related to secondary transition in Nebraska are available at secondary transition. Military Interstate Children's Compact CommissionNebraska is a member of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission. Special education resourcesInformation on resources for families is available from the local school district and the parent training and information center listed above. Additional information is provided at resources. |