HB 1824 -- LICENSURE OF SOCIAL WORKERS

SPONSOR:  Sutherland

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Special
Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing by a vote of
13 to 0.

This bill changes the laws regarding the licensure of social
workers.  In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Revises the definition of "master social work" to limit the
supervision required of those in the practice of master social
work to no more than 48 consecutive months for licensing
purposes;

(2)  Repeals the provisional license for clinical social workers;
and

(3)  Revises the definition of "qualified advanced macro
supervisor," "qualified baccalaureate supervisor," and "qualified
clinical supervisor" to be licensed social workers who have
supervised in the field of social work for at least five years.
Currently, supervision is required for at least five
uninterrupted years.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2011, FY 2012, and
FY 2013.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill makes necessary
clarifications regarding the supervision and practicum
requirements for a master degree in social work.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Sutherland; and
National Association of Social Workers-Missouri Chapter.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:12 pm