Bill > HB66

This bill establishes the Social Worker Educational Enrollment and Training Program within the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to support graduate social work students through a structured internship and financial assistance program. The program offers qualified Pennsylvania residents enrolled in an approved Master of Social Work program a $5,000 per semester commitment stipend while they complete their required internship, with the stipend amount to be adjusted annually for inflation. To be eligible, students must be Pennsylvania residents, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and apply through the department's specified process. The department will authorize internships at approved facilities, ensuring these placements provide clinical training and supervised experiences that meet the requirements for earning a Master of Social Work degree. The goal is to prepare social work students with the necessary competencies to enter the behavioral health care workforce, with internship placements and stipends subject to available funding. The department will develop regulations, policies, and procedures to implement the program, which will take effect 90 days after passage.

Health and Social Services

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