An Act to ensure parity in social work licensure
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a process for social work associates in Massachusetts to earn a full license after multiple failed attempts on the licensing exam. It establishes a provisional license with specific requirements, including professional development, a detailed portfolio documenting supervised experience, and language accommodations for those working in languages other than English. The bill also protects the privacy of licensee records.
Key provisions
- Allows social work associates to apply for a provisional license after two or more failed attempts on the licensing exam.
- Establishes a one-year validity period for the provisional license.
- Requires provisional licensees to complete professional development, supervisory, and educational requirements.
- Mandates the creation and maintenance of a detailed professional portfolio by provisional licensees.
- Provides specific documentation requirements for the portfolio, including journals, case analyses, and self-evaluations.
- Offers language accommodations for licensees working in languages other than English.
- Protects licensee records as personnel information exempt from public disclosure.
- Requires supervisors to attest to a licensee’s readiness for full licensure.
Who is affected
- Licensed Social Workers
- Social Work Associates
- Supervisors of Social Work Associates
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint Committee on Children
Cosponsors
Daniel Cahill
James J. O'Day
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