SB 870 - Lamping, John
Authorizes a certification for school social workers
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
6066S.01I
Title
SB 870
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2012
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 870 - This act authorizes the State Committee for Social Work to certify individuals as school social workers. Certificates are to be issued to persons with a degree in social work from an accredited college and holding a credential in school social work from a nationally recognized credentialing organization. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, State Board of Education, and Office of Educator Equality are to recognize such individuals as certified school social workers. The State Committee for Social Work is authorized to promulgate rules and fees to implement this act.
This act is similar to SS/SCS/HCS/HB 1563 (2012), HCS/SB 667 (2012) and HB 1803 (2012).
MIKE HAMMANN