Posts Tagged ‘Nebraska’
Nebraska: Urge Your Senator to Support LB42 for Reasonable Childhood Independence
Senator Ben Hansen’s (District 16) bill, L.B. 42, that protects innocent families from being caught up in child neglect investigations, has been schedule for a hearing in the Judiciary Committee this Wednesday, February 22. This commonsense language unanimously passed the Colorado legislature last year and was signed into law, and the same language is poised…
Read MoreAction Alert: Call or Email to Support Reasonable Childhood Independence Bill
We’re excited to let you know that Senator Ben Hansen (District 16) has introduced L.B. 42, a bill that protects innocent families from being caught up in child neglect investigations. L.B. 42 was introduced January 5 and will be scheduled for a Judiciary Committee hearing, so we need your help. Please contact your senator and…
Read MoreParents’ Efforts Around the Country Starting to Pay Off!
Across the nation, some state legislatures are starting to adjourn for the year. Others have reached cross-over day, where bills have to pass from one chamber to another or they’re dead for the year. Still other legislatures remain in full swing. All this year, ordinary moms and dads like you, with your energy and passion,…
Read MoreAction Alert: Submit Public Comments to Support Reasonable Childhood Independence Bill
We’re excited to let you know that Senators Ben Hansen (R – District 16), Justin Wayne (D – District 13), and Terrell McKinney (D – District 11) have introduced L.B. 1000, a bill that protects innocent families from being caught up in child neglect investigations. L.B. 1000 has been scheduled for a Judiciary Committee hearing…
Read More15 Years of Protecting Parental Rights—Together!
The month of February marks the 15-year anniversary of ParentalRights.org. Because of you and your generosity—with financial support, grassroots action, volunteering, calling or emailing your state and federal legislators, and more—we as an organization can celebrate 15 years of protecting children by empowering parents. It’s been a team effort, and we’re just getting started. Over…
Read MoreAction Alert: Please Ask Your State Senator to Support Reasonable Childhood Independence Bill
We’re excited to let you know that Senators Ben Hansen (District 16), Justin Wayne (District 13), and Terrell McKinney (District 11) have introduced L.B. 1000, a bill that protects innocent families from being caught up in child neglect investigations. L.B. 1000 amends Nebraska law to clarify that a parent who allows his or her child…
Read MoreAnonymous Reporting Hurts Children
Anonymous reporting hurts children. So why would a Nebraska bill extend anonymous reporting even to mandated reporters? Such a move would threaten parental rights and traumatize countless children. The Numbers Are Grim Nationally, about 83% of all child abuse or neglect investigations result in a finding of “unfounded” or “unsubstantiated.” This means that, even after…
Read MoreAlfie Evans Update, State Laws, and More News!
The parental rights effort is a lot like raising preschoolers: every once in a while, things that were calm and quiet suddenly explode with activity. For parental rights, this week is wrapping up one of those furious months. ALFIE EVANS – PULLED FROM LIFE SUPPORT AGAINST PARENTS’ WISHES Photo Credit: #AlfiesArmy @Alfiesarmy16 The inescapable parental…
Read MoreParental Rights to Overcome Disability Discrimination
Efforts Are Underway This Year to Significantly Improve the Legal Landscape for Parents with Disabilities. Current Disability Discrimination in Parental Rights For decades, parents with disabilities have entered the courtroom with the deck stacked against them. The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation reported in 2016 that “35 states include disability as grounds for termination of…
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