Committee Hears Bill Allowing Supervised Path to Social Worker Licensure A House committee heard testimony on HB 2286, which would let advanced social workers substitute enhanced supervised experience and supervisor attestation for the ASWB exam and count that supervision toward experience requirements; supporters cited equity and workforce access, while the Association of Social Work Boards warned of compact and public‑protection concerns.

A groundbreaking bill could reshape the future of social work licensure in Washington by allowing enhanced supervision to replace traditional exams—could this be the key to unlocking workforce potential?

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Advocates urge ASWB to address licensing barriers for deaf social work candidates Deaf social workers face significant barriers in licensure due to standardized testing requirements.

Deaf and hard of hearing individuals are facing daunting barriers in becoming licensed social workers, sparking urgent calls for reform in Maryland's testing process.

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Senate committee debates social work exam elimination amid claims of bias and public safety risks Testimony highlights concerns over racial bias in social work licensure exams and competency standards.

The Maryland Senate is at a crossroads, debating whether to scrap the controversial ASWB exam that many argue perpetuates racial bias and emotional distress among aspiring social workers.

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