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IL SR0101

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/31/2021

Primary Sponsor

Karina Villa

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Origin

Senate

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares March 2021 as Social Work Month in the State of Illinois to recognize the contributions of the social work profession
  • Acknowledges that over 20,000 licensed social workers are active throughout Illinois in government, schools, universities, social service agencies, healthcare, mental health settings, and private practice
  • Notes that social workers are the largest group of mental health service providers in the United States and Illinois, with expected growth to over 682,000 employees nationwide by 2026
  • Recognizes the profession's historical role in advancing social justice and creating societal changes including voting rights, workplace safety, minimum wage, and social safety net programs
  • Directs presentation of the resolution to the National Association of Social Workers-Illinois Chapter in appreciation of their efforts

Legislative Description

SOCIAL WORK MONTH

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/31/2021

Committee Referrals

State Government3/16/2021
Assignments2/23/2021

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