172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 10, § 004

Current through June 17, 2024

Section 172-10-004 - RENEWAL

To renew a credential, a credential holder must, prior to the expiration date, submit a complete application for renewal, and demonstrate compliance with continuing competency requirements set out in Neb. Rev. Stats. §§ 38-145 and § 38-146

004.01 RENEWAL INFORMATION. The credential holder must provide:

(A) Legal name and any other names by which the credential holder is known;

(B) Complete mailing address;

(C) Social security number (SSN) or Alien Registration Number (A#). Some applicants may have both a social security number (SSN) and an Alien Registration Number (A#) and if so, the credential holder must report both; and

(D) Telephone number and e-mail address.

004.02 DOCUMENTATION. The credential holder must submit the following documentation and information with the renewal application to the department:

(A) CITIZENSHIP OR LAWFUL PRESENCE. Documentation that the credential holder meets the requirements set out in Neb. Rev. Stats. § 38-129 and §§ 4-108 through 4-111.

(B) CONVICTION INFORMATION. If the credential holder has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in Nebraska or another jurisdiction since his or her last renewal or during the time period since initial credentialing if such occurred within the previous two years, the credential holder must submit:

(i) A copy of the entire court record related to all misdemeanor and felony convictions;

(ii) An explanation of the events leading to the conviction (what, when, where, why) and a summary of actions that the credential holder has taken to address the behaviors or actions related to the conviction; and

(iii) A letter from the credential holder's probation officer addressing the terms and current status of the probation, if the credential holder is currently on probation.

(C) DRUG OR ALCOHOL RELATED CONVICTIONS. To aid in the evaluation of a credential holder's drug or alcohol related conviction(s), a credential holder may submit evaluation and discharge summaries where drug or alcohol treatment was obtained or required. Evaluations and discharge summaries may be submitted by the provider directly to the department.

(D) OTHER CREDENTIAL INFORMATION. If the credential holder holds a credential in another jurisdiction and that credential has been disciplined, provide the name of the jurisdiction, credential number, a list of any disciplinary actions taken against the individual's credential, and a copy of the disciplinary action(s), including charges and disposition.

(E) DENIAL. If the credential holder was denied a credential in another jurisdiction, provide an explanation of the basis for the denial and a copy of the denial documentation.

004.03 WAIVERS OF CONTINUING COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS. Continuing competency requirements and renewal fees can be waived under certain circumstances.

004.03(A) MILITARY SERVICE. Credential holders actively engaged in military service are not required to pay the renewal fee or meet the continuing competency requirements. The department may conduct an audit of military status. Each credential holder selected for audit must produce documentation of active military services within 30 days.

004.03(B) FIRST CREDENTIALED. The department waives continuing competency requirements for credential holders who were first credentialed within the 24-month period immediately prior to the renewal date.

004.04 INACTIVE STATUS. When a credential holder wants to have his or her credential placed on inactive status, the credential holder must comply with the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-142(3).

172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 10, § 004

Adopted effective 6/24/2019