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CT HB05848
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2019
Primary Sponsor
Pat Wilson Pheanious
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AI Summary
- Amends chapter 383b of Connecticut general statutes to restrict use of the title "social worker" to individuals licensed under the chapter or those holding a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited institution
- Establishes a definition for the practice of social work in state law
- Aims to protect the public by setting qualification, training, and experience standards for individuals representing themselves as social workers, certified social workers, licensed clinical social workers, or licensed master social workers
- Promotes high standards of professional performance for those engaged in social work practice
- Referred to the Committee on Human Services during the January 2019 legislative session
Legislative Description
An Act Limiting Use Of The Title "social Worker".
Last Action
Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Public Health
1/30/2019
Committee Referrals
Public Health1/29/2019
Human Services1/23/2019
Full Bill Text
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