Changes to Existing Law

Board to issue licenses. 36-26-13. The board shall issue a license as a certified social worker in private, independent practice, a certified social worker, a social worker, or a social work associate. 7

Independent practice requirements. 36-26-17. No person may engage in the private, independent practice of social work unless he: he the person is licensed by the board as a certified social worker in private, independent practice. A person seeking this license must: (1) Is Be licensed under this chapter as a certified social worker; (2) Has had Have two years of experience under appropriate supervision in the field of specialization in which the applicant will practice (e.g., psychotherapy, community organization, or planning); and (3) Has passed Pass an examination prepared by the board for this purpose. purpose, or meet the additional professional experience requirements set forth in section of this Act; and (4) Submit an application to the board, accompanied by the fee authorized in § 36-26-19 19. A person who obtains licensure as a certified social worker in private, independent practice without passing the examination required by this section is not eligible to participate in the Social Work Licensure Compact set forth in chapter 36-26A. 23

Promulgation of rules by board. 36-26-29. The board may shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 that to set standards for professional practice, and establish the procedure for the licensure, eligibility, continuing education, supervision, and examination for of certified social workers, social workers, and social work associates. associates, and certified social workers in private, independent practice. Section 5. This Act is effective beginning January 1, 2027. 21