HCS/HB 332 - This act defines the term "social worker" and prohibits any person from holding themselves out as being a social worker or using the title of social worker unless the person holds a current baccalaureate or clinical social worker license, or has received a baccalaureate or master's degree in social work from an accredited program, or has received a doctorate in social work. Beginning January 1, 2004, no entity, public or private, may use the title of social worker for volunteer or employment positions within contracts for services, documents, manuals, or reference material unless those persons being referred to have met all required educational requirements.

Violation of the this act shall be a Class B misdemeanor.

This act is similar to SB 413 (2003).
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