Doctor of Social Work degree; education requirements for licensure.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details about the exact nature of 'requisite clinical education requirements'.

Doctor of Social Work Degree for Licensure

This bill directs the Board of Social Work to update its rules so that a Doctor of Social Work degree meets the educational requirements for certain social work licenses.

What This Bill Does

• Directs the Board of Social Work to amend its regulations.
• Specifies that a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree fulfills education requirements for licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker if additional clinical education is met.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Board of Social Work
• Social workers who have a Doctor of Social Work degree

Terms To Know

Doctor of Social Work (DSW)

A doctoral-level degree in social work.

Licensed Master Social Worker

A professional title for someone with a master's degree in social work who meets state licensing requirements.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify the exact clinical education requirements needed for a clinical license.
• It is unclear how this change will affect current regulations and existing licenses.

Official Summary Text

Board of Social Work; Doctor of Social Work degree; education requirements for licensure.
Directs the Board of Social Work to amend its regulations to specify that a Doctor of Social Work degree satisfies the education requirements for certain social work licenses.

Current Bill Text

A BILL to direct the Board of Social Work to amend its regulations to specify that a Doctor of Social Work degree satisfies the education requirements for certain social work licenses.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.
§ 1.
That the Board of Social Work shall amend its regulations to specify that a Doctor of Social Work degree satisfies the education r
equirements
for licensure as a
L
icensed
M
aster
S
ocial
W
orker
or as a
L
icensed
C
linical
S
ocial
W
orker if requisite clinical education requirements are also met.