HF1688 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Technical changes made to social work licensure regarding provisional licenses.
Related bill: SF2029
AI Generated Summary
The bill makes technical changes to social work licensure in Minnesota, specifically regarding provisional and temporary licenses. Key amendments include:
Temporary License for Social Work Students & Graduates:
- Clarifies requirements for students and unlicensed individuals seeking a temporary license.
- Updates the list of criteria applicants must meet, including application submission, completion of a social work degree, criminal background check, and attestation of compliance with practice standards.
- Modifies references to the required licensure exam.
- Specifies that temporary license holders must use the designation "Temporary License Baccalaureate Social Worker" or "Temporary License Graduate Social Worker" and cannot use LSW, LGSW, LISW, or LICSW credentials.
- Temporary licenses remain nonrenewable and expire after six months or when a full license is issued.
- Allows supervised practice and continuing education hours obtained with a temporary license to count towards full licensure requirements.
Temporary License for Graduates from Programs in Candidacy Status:
- Sets similar requirements for graduates from social work programs that are in candidacy status with an accrediting body.
- Expands the temporary license’s validity to 12 months and allows extension if the program remains in candidacy.
- Requires immediate revocation of the license if the applicant’s social work program fails to achieve final accreditation.
Supervisors for Licensed Social Workers:
- Permits provisionally licensed social workers to provide supervision, provided they meet required training and experience requirements.
- Establishes experience requirements for supervisors providing clinical and nonclinical social work supervision.
Social Work Supervision Plan:
- Extends the deadline for submitting an initial supervision plan from 30 days to 60 days after beginning a position.
- Requires licensees to submit an updated supervision plan within 60 days of changes in supervision, job position, or scope of practice.
- Formalizes board approval for the supervisor and supervision plan.
Summary
This bill refines licensure requirements for social workers in Minnesota, ensuring clarity in provisional and temporary licensing, adjusting supervision rules, and aligning requirements with accredited education and practice standards.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
| March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarification on temporary licenses being nonrenewable, effective dates, and the requirement for supervision."
],
"removed": [
"No significant removals noted."
],
"summary": "Amendments to the process for obtaining a temporary social work license for students or persons not licensed in another jurisdiction.",
"modified": [
"Revised expiration terms and specification of required coursework."
]
},
"citation": "148E.060"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Inclusion of criminal background check requirement for temporary license applications."
],
"removed": [
"No changes made to this section."
],
"summary": "References the statute regarding criminal background checks related to social work licensing.",
"modified": [
"No additional modifications noted within this citation."
]
},
"citation": "214.075"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarification that the temporary license fee must be paid and is non-refundable."
],
"removed": [
"No significant removals noted."
],
"summary": "Fee requirements for obtaining a temporary social work license.",
"modified": [
"Ensures consistency in fee requirements across different subdivisions."
]
},
"citation": "148E.180"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Emphasized adherence to professional standards as per these sections before license issuance."
],
"removed": [
"No significant removals noted."
],
"summary": "Standards of practice required for social workers in Minnesota.",
"modified": [
"Assurance that conduct standards are met before temporary licensing."
]
},
"citation": "148E.195 - 148E.240"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Potential board actions against applicants violating practice standards."
],
"removed": [
"No notable removals found."
],
"summary": "Actions that may be taken by the board in cases of violation of standards of practice.",
"modified": [
"Clarifications on board authority in disciplinary actions."
]
},
"citation": "148E.255 - 148E.270"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Inclusion of detailed supervision requirements for temporary license holders."
],
"removed": [
"No major deletions identified."
],
"summary": "Requirements for supervised practice for social workers.",
"modified": [
"Refinement of supervisor qualifications and obligatory supervision plan updates."
]
},
"citation": "148E.100 - 148E.125"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Mandatory training hours for supervisors are specified."
],
"removed": [
"No significant sections were removed."
],
"summary": "Defines the supervisory requirements and eligibility to provide supervision in social work practice.",
"modified": [
"Specific conditions under which nonclinical licensing supervision is authorized."
]
},
"citation": "148E.120"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Specification of authorized practice for temporary license holders."
],
"removed": [
"No elements removed identified."
],
"summary": "Describes the authorized scope of social work practice.",
"modified": [
"Division of practice roles between baccalaureate and graduate temporary license statuses."
]
},
"citation": "148E.050"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Possibility to apply continuing education obtained with a temporary license to permanent licensing requirements."
],
"removed": [
"No components were removed."
],
"summary": "Outlines continuing education requirements for social workers.",
"modified": [
"Enforcement of continuing education compliance for all licensure types."
]
},
"citation": "148E.130"
}
]