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Lincoln – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will continue to cover child care workers' fingerprinting fees until April 30, 2029. The $45.25 fee is required by the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) for background checks.
“Extending this coverage an additional five years is an extraordinary step to making sure that our child care workforce is supported," said Shannon Grotrian, Director of the Office of Economic Assistance. “The services they provide the children of this state with are immeasurable."
The fee coverage was initially set to end on Sept. 30, 2023, but was extended to April 30, 2024. Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Program funds will be used to underwrite the cost of background checks before being sent to NSP. More information can be found at https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Child-Care-Licensing.aspx.