Bill > S160

This bill, titled the "Relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (The SUPER Act)," aims to address several aspects of social work practice in Massachusetts. It establishes a field placement grant program (FPGP) to provide funding and support to Masters of Social Work (MSW) students, particularly from historically marginalized and low-income communities, to help recruit and retain a diverse social work workforce in the state. The bill also removes the requirement for licensed social workers to pass an exam, simplifying the licensing process. Additionally, it allows licensed independent clinical social workers (LICSWs) to receive continuing education credits for providing supervision to other social work professionals, incentivizing mentorship and professional development within the field.