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LB1055
Training for Adult Protective Services Officials on Alzheimer's and Dementia
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 3:18 AM
In one sentence
This law requires state officials who handle adult protective services to complete specific training about caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
What it does
- Defines an 'adult protective services official' as a person employed by the department who develops and implements these services.
- Requires each official to finish at least one hour of training on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
- Mandates that current officials complete this new training within 30 days of the law taking effect.
- Lists specific topics for the training, including behavioral symptoms, communication methods, safety issues like wandering, identifying abuse or neglect, and reporting protocols.
- Allows the department to work with private nonprofit groups to provide the required training.
- Requires officials to repeat this training once every five years.
Who it affects
- Adult protective services officials employed by the state department
- The Nebraska Department responsible for adult protective services
Limits and unknowns
- The text does not list a specific calendar date when this law becomes effective.
- The bill states training topics must include certain items but allows for additional content beyond those listed.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Alzheimer's disease and other dementia
- Conditions mentioned in the law that require specific training on care, behavior, and safety.
- Adult protective services official
- A person hired by the state department to create and run programs that protect vulnerable adults.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Provide training requirements for an adult protective services official under the Adult Protective Services Act
Official activity
Bill history
- Passed