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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”). Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
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.
Committee Categories
Education, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (26)
Sal DiDomenico (D)*,
Nick Collins (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
John Keenan (D),
Robyn Kennedy (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Rita Mendes (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Pavel Payano (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2673 (on 04/01/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S160 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S160.pdf |
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