| Formal Name: | Board of Medical Nutrition Therapy |
| Contact Person: | Nicole Barrett |
| Purpose: | See authorizing statute. |
| How Many Affectable: | blank |
| How Many Served: | blank |
| Year Created: | blank |
| Year Active: | blank |
| Sunset Date: | blank |
| Authorization Citation: | Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-108 and 38-167(1n) |
| Parent Agency: | Department of Health and Human Services |
| Number Of Members: | 5 |
| Who Appoints: | State Board of Health |
| Legislative Approval: | No |
| Qualifications Of Members: | 1 licensed nutritionistlicensed dietician nutritionist, 2 licensed dietitian nutritionists, 1 physician, and 1 public member |
| Per Diem: | Yes |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Yes |
| Term Length: | 5 years; up to 2 consecutive full 5-year terms |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 21-22: | 1 |
| Held FY 21-22: | 0 |
| Required FY 22-23: | 1 |
| Held FY 22-23: | 2 |
| Required FY 23-24: | 1 |
| Held FY 23-24: | 8 |
| Support Staff: | 3 |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared |
| FY 21-22 Budget: | 0 |
| FY 22-23 Budget: | 0 |
| FY 23-24 Budget: | 0 |
| Other Funding Sources: | None |
| Spending Authority: | Licensure fees are deposited into the designated cash fund. Additional info sent to the Committee. |
| Since July 1, 2020: | These accomplishments are provided by the Department of Health and Human Services and reflects its sole views. The Board of Medical Nutrition Therapy provided recommendations on licensure of 792 persons. The Board also provided recommendations on disciplinary actions for initial licensure, reinstatement of licensure, and investigational reports. The Board revised regulations (172 NAC 61) to address stakeholder concerns. |