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GA SB485Professional Counselors; applicants for a license in social work enrolled in a master's degree program to take the master's social work licensing examination in their final semester of the program; authorize
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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to examination regarding professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to authorize applicants for a license in social work enrolled in a master's degree program to take the master's social work licensing examination in their final semester of the program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals pursuing a master's degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education to take the master's social work licensing examination during their final semester of study, rather than having to wait until after graduation, and the board overseeing professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists can create rules to implement this change.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (14)
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Bill Cowsert (R)*,
Frank Ginn (R)*,
Bo Hatchett (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Mike Hodges (R)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
Kay Kirkpatrick (R)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Ed Setzler (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Ben Watson (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73054 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242142 |
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