The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act is not intended to create an entitlement to any activities described in the act, and the Department of Health and Human Services may perform the activities described in the act to the extent funds are available.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 71-2517

  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.