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GA SR959
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Lindsey Tippins
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate commends the School Social Workers Association of Georgia, Inc., a nonprofit organization formed in 1971, for its work meeting the mental health needs of Georgia students and improving the state's education system
- School social workers hold at least a master's degree, with many licensed as clinical social workers, and provide services including crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, individual and group counseling, and case management
- The association advocates on behalf of its members on issues including suicide prevention, improving economic and environmental conditions for students, assisting families with special needs, and social workers' salaries and benefits
- School social worker positions are not available in every county or city school system because they are funded through discretionary funds
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute a copy of the resolution to the School Social Workers Association of Georgia, Inc.
Legislative Description
School Social Workers Association of Georgia, Inc.; commend
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/11/2016
Full Bill Text
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