An Act relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes establishing a grant program administered by the Department of Education to support field placements for social work students. The goal is to increase the number of licensed social workers, particularly by ensuring a more diverse and stable workforce. The bill also seeks to remove an exam requirement for social work licensure, though the specifics of this removal are not detailed in the text.
Key provisions
- Creation of a field placement grant program by the Department of Education.
- Funding for these grant programs to support student field placements.
- Aim to increase the number of licensed social workers.
- Promotion of a more diverse social work workforce.
- Removal of an exam requirement for social work licensure (details unspecified).
Who is affected
- Social work students
- Licensed social workers
- The Department of Education
- Potential recipients of field placement grants
Notable changes
- Potential removal of an exam requirement for social work licensure.
- Increased funding and support for field placements.
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Sponsors
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40 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christopher J. Worrell
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