IEP Related Services in Nebraska
What related services can be included in an IEP in Nebraska?
Nebraska requires that each IEP specify all related services the student requires to benefit from special education, consistent with federal law (34 CFR 300.34) as implemented in Nebraska Rule 51. Related services in Nebraska include speech-language pathology, audiology, psychological services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, social work, school health and nursing services, parent counseling and training, transportation, recreation, assistive technology services, orientation and mobility, and interpreting services (92 NAC 51-002; 34 CFR 300.34). Under 92 NAC 51-007.06G, the IEP must specify the projected start date, frequency, location, and duration of each related service. The district may contract for related services when it cannot provide them directly, but all services must be at no cost to the family as required by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-1119 (FAPE). Assistive technology devices and services must be provided if required by the IEP, including at home when the team determines it is necessary (34 CFR 300.105).
What Nebraska Requires
The IEP must specify each related service with its projected start date, frequency, location, and duration (92 NAC 51-007.06G; 34 CFR 300.320(a)(7)).
Related services include speech-language, audiology, OT, PT, counseling, psychological services, social work, nursing, transportation, recreation, assistive technology, orientation and mobility, and interpreting services (92 NAC 51-002; 34 CFR 300.34).
Assistive technology devices and services must be provided if required by the IEP, including at home when the team determines it necessary for FAPE (34 CFR 300.105).
Districts may contract for related services they cannot provide directly, but all services must be at no cost to the family (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-1119; 92 NAC 51-007.06G).
All teachers and related service providers responsible for implementing the IEP must be informed of their specific responsibilities (34 CFR 300.323(d)).
Key Timelines
Related services must begin on the projected start date in the IEP and be in effect at the beginning of each school year (34 CFR 300.323(a); 92 NAC 51-007.06G).
Related services must be reviewed at least annually as part of the IEP review (92 NAC 51-007.09; Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-1129).
For transfer students, comparable services must be provided while a new IEP is being developed (34 CFR 300.323(e)-(f)).