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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Board of Social Work; Doctor of Social Work degree; education requirements for licensure. Directs the Board of Social Work to amend its regulations to specify that a Doctor of Social Work degree satisfies the education requirements for certain social work licenses.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Board of Social Work, which is the state agency responsible for regulating social work practice, to update its rules to recognize a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree as meeting the educational qualifications for becoming a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), provided that any specific clinical education requirements are also fulfilled.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Health and Human Services (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB451 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB451) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1089330.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB451/text/HB451 |
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