This bill establishes a pilot program for neighborhood data collaboratives in Nebraska, aimed at enhancing community engagement and data utilization to address local priorities. It defines key terms such as "neighborhood association," "neighborhood data collaborative," "pilot program," and "regional planning organization." The program will be funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, allowing for the implementation of up to five collaborative pilot programs that reflect geographic and community diversity. Each pilot program must include shared governance, resident leadership, and participation from at least one regional planning organization, one local nonprofit, and three neighborhood associations.
Additionally, the bill mandates that each pilot program utilize funds for various activities, including technology and data tools, community engagement, and resident training. An annual report must be submitted to the Legislature, detailing activities, outcomes, resident participation, lessons learned, and scalability recommendations. The bill expresses the Legislature's intent to appropriate $250,000 to support the implementation of this initiative.