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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Provides that a social work associate endorsement on an Educator License with stipulations may be issued to an applicant who (i) holds a degree from a graduate program of social work that has been approved by the Council on Social Work Education and (ii) has an active license through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation under the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act as either a licensed clinical social worker or licensed social worker. Provides that the holder of a social work associate endorsement is authorized to perform responsibilities associated with traditional social work practice, subject to the restrictions in the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act regarding independent clinical practice, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions in a multi-tiered system of support. Provides that all responsibilities of the holder of a social work associate endorsement shall be performed in consultation with an individual who holds a Professional Educator License with a school support personnel endorsement in the area of school social work. Provides that the holder of a social work associate endorsement is not authorized to perform Tier 3 multi-tiered system of support interventions or participate in the individualized education program process or the federal Section 504 plan process for any student with a disability. Provides that the holder of a social work associate endorsement may not be employed by a school district or any other entity to replace any presently employed Professional Educator License holder with a school support personnel endorsement who otherwise would not be replaced for any reason. Provides that an applicant for a social work associate endorsement is not required to pass a content area test under the Code. Makes related changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new social work associate endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations for social workers who meet specific criteria. To qualify, an applicant must hold a graduate degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education-approved program and have an active license from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as either a licensed clinical social worker or licensed social worker. The endorsement allows holders to perform traditional social work practices, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions in a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), but with important restrictions. All responsibilities must be performed in consultation with a Professional Educator License holder with a school support personnel endorsement in school social work. The endorsement does not authorize Tier 3 MTSS interventions, participation in individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan processes for students with disabilities, or replacement of existing professional educator license holders. Notably, applicants for this endorsement are not required to pass a content area test. The bill's intent is to expand the availability of qualified social workers in schools while ensuring they work collaboratively with existing educational professionals and do not supplant current staff.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=187&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0187.htm |
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