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July 2, 2008
 Settlement in United States v. State of Nebraska, Beatrice State
Developmental Center
On June 30, 2008, the Nebraska Department of
Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Justice reached a settlement regarding the
care given to people served at Beatrice State Developmental Center (BSDC). In return, federal officials will
not prosecute and will not fine the state. The settlement will include up
to four years of court monitoring. An independent expert, John J. McGee,
Ph.D., of Omaha, will be appointed to monitor the progress and report
monthly to the U.S. District Court.
As part of the agreement the state will follow a plan outlined in March
2008. The plan, and progress as of the date of the settlement, hinges on
reducing the number of BSDC residents from about 255 clients on June 30
to 200 clients by December 31, 2008.
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