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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Each caregiver shall use the reasonable and prudent parent standard in determining whether to give permission for a child to participate in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities. When using the reasonable and prudent parent standard, the caregiver shall consider:
(1) The child's goals and input;
(2) To the extent possible, the input of the parent of the child;
(3) The child's age, maturity, and developmental level to maintain the overall health and safety of the child;
(4) The potential risk factors and the appropriateness of the extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, or social activity;
(5) The best interests of the child, based on information known by the caregiver;
(6) The importance of encouraging the child's emotional and developmental growth;
(7) The importance of providing the child with the most family-like living experience possible;
(8) The behavioral history of the child and the child's ability to safely participate in the proposed activity;
(9) The child's personal and cultural identity; and
(10) The individualized needs of the child.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 43. Infants and Juveniles § 43-4705. Caregiver; use reasonable and prudent parent standard; considerations - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ne/chapter-43-infants-and-juveniles/ne-rev-st-sect-43-4705/
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