HB 66
An Act establishing the Social Worker Educational Enrollment and Training Program; and providing for authorization of internships, for award of internships and for funding of the Social Worker Educational Enrollment and Training Program.
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- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This act establishes the Social Worker Educational Enrollment and Training Program within the Department of Human Services. The program provides financial support, called commitment stipends, to qualified individuals enrolled in approved Master of Social Work programs. It aims to increase the number of social workers in the Commonwealth by supporting students completing their education and providing internship opportunities in approved facilities.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Social Worker Educational Enrollment and Training Program.
- Defines key terms such as ‘approved facility,’ ‘approved Master of Social Work program,’ and ‘commitment stipend.’
- Sets eligibility criteria for receiving a commitment stipend, including residency, GPA requirements, and enrollment in an approved program.
- Provides for commitment stipends of $5,000 per semester for recipients engaged in approved internships.
- Authorizes internships in approved facilities to provide clinical training and supervision.
- Requires the department to establish a process for awarding internships.
- Authorizes the department to fund the program through commitment stipends.
- Mandates the department to develop regulations and procedures to implement the act.
Who is affected
- Individuals pursuing Master of Social Work degrees
- Social Work students
- The Department of Human Services
- Approved social work programs
- Healthcare facilities
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Danielle Friel Otten
Jose Giral
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