Bill > HB1707

This bill establishes the Social Worker Educational Enrollment and Training Pilot Program within the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to support social work students pursuing their Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. The program provides commitment stipends of $5,000 per semester to qualified Pennsylvania residents who are currently enrolled in an approved MSW program, maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher, and participating in an internship. The department will authorize internships at approved facilities that provide clinical training and supervised experiences necessary for MSW degree requirements. To qualify, students must submit an application to the department and meet specific criteria. The program is designed to help prepare social work students for entry into the behavioral health care workforce. The department will collaborate with stakeholders to develop a report evaluating the program's outcomes within one year of implementation and will submit this report to various state government officials. The program's authority will expire three years after its effective date, with the bill taking effect 90 days after passage. The commitment stipend amount will be adjusted annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index.

Health and Social Services

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