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ND SB2203

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Tim Mathern

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Origin

Senate

68th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Makes examination for social worker licensure optional rather than mandatory, allowing the board to require it only if deemed necessary.
  • Permits applicants to obtain a waiver from examination requirements or complete alternative requirements set by the board instead of taking an exam.
  • Expands the board's consideration of "good moral character" to include applicant's adherence to professional social work values and ethics, and allows consideration of reports made under section 43-41-04.2 in licensure decisions.
  • Changes the board's authority from approving "examinations" to approving "licensure" for social workers, with expanded powers to suspend exams, waive requirements, or establish alternative qualification methods.

Legislative Description

The licensure of social workers.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 18 nays 29

2/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development1/11/2023

Full Bill Text

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