HB 1533 Modifies the educational requirements for licensure as certain social workers

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Current Bill Summary

- Prepared by Senate Research -

HCS/HB 1533 - Currently, the educational requirements for licensure of certain social workers include receiving a baccalaureate or master's degree in social work from an accredited program approved by the Council on Social Work Education or receiving a doctorate or Ph.D. in social work. This act provides that such applicants may receive a master degree in social work from a social work program either accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or recognized and approved by the State Committee for Social Workers as set forth in the act.

KATIE O'BRIEN

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