Social work compact moves toward launch; Kansas readies background checks and data system BSRB staff reported on Dec. 9 that the social work multistate compact commission has selected Aspiring Apps to build a central data system, financing includes a HRSA grant and ASWB support, and roughly 31 states have passed compact laws; Kansas expects the compact to be ready in about 8–9 months pending vendor delivery and testing.

The social work multistate compact is on track to launch in just 8-9 months, thanks to a new central data system and the support of 31 states!

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Kansas social work advisory committee seeks to reverse change to clinical-hour language; formal action tabled Members debated rescinding an amendment that altered the 1,500-hour clinical requirement for clinical social work licensure, voted informally to pursue reversal, but the committee deferred final action after losing quorum and agreed to continue discussion at the next meeting.

The Kansas Social Work Advisory Committee is taking a stand to potentially reverse a controversial change to clinical licensure requirements that could impact the quality of future practitioners.

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Kansas official says social‑work compact likely operational about a year away; commission negotiating vendor contract A BSRB commissioner reported progress on the social work interstate compact: vendor selection for a compact data system is underway, finance and governance questions remain, and Kansas has approved a background‑check requirement to align with compact rules.

Kansas is on track to launch a groundbreaking multistate social work compact in just a year, unveiling new opportunities for practitioners across the nation!

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Kansas amends confidentiality laws for licensed social workers and their clients Kansas modifies social work confidentiality rules regarding client information disclosure.

Kansas is facing a pivotal moment as new legislation could redefine the confidentiality laws for social workers, sparking fierce debate over client privacy and child protection.

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