Nebraska Statutes 71-8510. Behavioral health screenings; legislativeintent; optional screening
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It is the intent of the Legislature that behavioral health screenings be offered by physicians at the time of childhood physicals. The physician shall explain that such screening is optional. The results of behavioral health screenings and any related documents shall not be included in the child’s school record and shall not be provided to the child’s school or to any other person or entity without the express consent of the child’s parent or legal guardian.
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Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 71-8510
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801