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NJ S1161
NJ S1161Concerns substitution of work experience for certain requirements to obtain licensure and certification in social work.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill supplements the "Social Workers' Licensing Act of 1991" to provide an alternative pathway for the substitution of work experience for social workers licensure and certification requirements. The bill allows the State Board of Social Work Examiners to consider a combination of educational and experiential records when assessing an applicant's qualifications. Under the bill, the board is authorized to determine if the education and experience of the applicant is satisfactory and indicative of competency for the role of a licensed clinical social worker, licensed social worker, or certified social worker without examination.
AI Summary
This bill amends the "Social Workers' Licensing Act of 1991" to create an alternative path for social workers seeking licensure or certification by allowing the State Board of Social Work Examiners to substitute work experience for certain requirements, including examinations. The board will now be able to consider a combination of an applicant's educational background and their practical work experience to determine if they are competent for roles such as a licensed clinical social worker, licensed social worker, or certified social worker, even if their original training or licensure was for a different level. The bill also mandates that the board will establish the specific rules and regulations for this new process under the "Administrative Procedure Act" and will take effect 60 days after being enacted.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1161 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1161_I1.HTM |
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