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NM SB117

NM SB117
Social Worker Need & Availability Assessment


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES TO ASSESS AND REPORT ON THE AVAILABILITY OF AND NEED FOR SOCIAL WORKERS IN NEW MEXICO AND METHODS TO EXPAND CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN THE FIELD OF SOCIAL WORK IN THIS STATE.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $40,000 from the general fund to the Department of Health to contract for services to assess and report on the availability of and need for social workers in New Mexico, as well as methods to expand cultural diversity in the field of social work in the state. The bill requires the Department to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee and the Legislative Finance Committee by November 1, 2021. Any unused funds will revert to the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2022.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 02/10/2021)

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