Maryland delegates debate social work exam requirements and advocacy efforts Maryland delegates discuss alternative licensing pathways for social workers amid board opposition.

Maryland lawmakers are sparking a heated debate over a proposed bill that could change the future of social work licensing—could the exam requirement be on the chopping block?

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Senate enacts Social Work Licensure Compact to enhance interstate practice New law facilitates access to social workers and supports multistate practice standards.

Maryland's Senate Bill 174 could revolutionize social work by streamlining licensure across state lines, ensuring more people access vital services when they need them most.

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Maryland House Bill 1521 sets new requirements for clinical social work licensing Bill mandates master's degree and supervised experience for clinical social workers by 2025

House Bill 1521 is set to revolutionize social work licensure in Maryland, mandating rigorous educational and experiential standards that could reshape the profession forever.

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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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