The NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Act (Act) currently allows for individuals employed by an agency of a local or State governmental entity holding the title "social worker" or any variation thereof, to be exempt from the Act (the Exemption).
Contains whereas clauses. Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (Department) in conjunction with certain specified State agencies and nonprofits, to coordinate a study to examine and evaluate the efficacy and use of the exemption under GS 90B-10(c) to allow any individual who is employed by an agency of a local or State government entity to use the title "social worker" without having a degree in social work and any modifications to the current provision that should be considered by the NCGA. Requires the Department to submit a report with any recommendations and findings to the specified NCGA committees and the Fiscal Research Division by April 1, 2024.
THE KELLY SPANGLER STUDY BILL.
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AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND OTHER ENTITIES TO STUDY THE EXEMPTION OF ALLOWING THE USE OF THE SOCIAL WORKER TITLE FOR LOCAL AND STATE EMPLOYEES.Intro. by Crawford, Sasser, Reeder, Staton-Williams.
Status: Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 18 2023)
H 623
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Bill H 623 (2023-2024)Summary date: Apr 17 2023 - View Summary
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