Special Education Hearing Officer Services and 10 more items

The Nebraska Department of Education has awarded a contract to Amanda Leigh Palmer for Special Education Hearing Officer Services, effective from November 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The contract, identified as 114676, is valued at $100,000, with a maximum of $90,000 allocated for professional services at a rate of $175 per hour, billed to the quarter hour. Palmer will serve as a Special Education hearing officer, responsible for preparing cases for hearing, arranging court reporting, conducting hearings in accordance with federal and state special education laws, and preparing written reports and orders.

The contract includes provisions for additional expenses up to $10,000, covering items such as court reporter services, long-distance charges, photocopying, postage, mileage, parking, meals, and lodging. Palmer is required to provide her own office space, clerical, and secretarial services, and must comply with various federal and state regulations. The funding for this contract will be drawn from multiple sources, including Teacher Certification Funds, General Funds, ERSO (VR), and USDA accounts. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining case files and adhering to privacy laws, non-discrimination requirements, and immigration verification standards.