Bill > S2673

This bill, known as the "SUPER Act", aims to make several changes to social work practices and requirements in Massachusetts. It removes the existing requirement for licensed certified social workers to pass an examination, and limits the examination requirement to only licensed independent clinical social workers. Additionally, the bill establishes a field placement grant program to support Masters of Social Work (MSW) students from historically marginalized and low-income communities, providing them with monthly stipends during their field placements. The bill also allows licensed independent clinical social workers who provide supervision to other social work professionals to earn continuing education credits. Finally, the bill requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to conduct an evaluation on the impact of removing the licensing examination requirement for certified social workers, including its effects on workforce diversity and patient care.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Higher Education (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2673