Bill > SB393

This bill extends the sunset date for the State Board of Licensed Social Workers from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2027, effectively continuing the board's existence for an additional two years. The board will continue to consist of seven members, including three licensed social workers or clinical social workers, two licensed social work associates or master's social workers, one representative from the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, and one public representative. The bill maintains the existing requirements for board members, such as residency, professional licensing status, and experience in social work. Board members representing the social work profession must be licensed in good standing, have been actively practicing for at least one year in the past five years, and have at least three years of professional experience. The public representative must be a resident who has never been a social work licensee or had financial interests in social work services. The bill includes an emergency clause, indicating its immediate importance for public welfare, and will become effective on July 1, 2025, ensuring the continuity of the State Board of Licensed Social Workers' operations and regulatory responsibilities under the Social Worker's Licensing Act.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb393&Session=2600