California AB427 establishes a Social Work Licensure Compact to facilitate interstate practice for social workers.

California AB427 creates a Social Work Licensure Compact to streamline the process for social workers to practice across state lines. The compact aims to increase public access to social work services, reduce licensing burdens, and enhance state cooperation in regulating social workers. Member states must meet specific criteria, including licensing requirements and adherence to compact rules. The compact commission oversees the implementation and administration of the compact, including rulemaking, data system management, and dispute resolution.

California AB427 establishes a Social Work Licensure Compact to facilitate interstate practice for social workers.

California AB427 creates a Social Work Licensure Compact to streamline the process for social workers to practice across state lines. The compact aims to increase public access to social work services, reduce licensing burdens, and enhance state cooperation in regulating social workers. Member states must meet specific criteria, including licensing requirements and adherence to compact rules. The compact commission oversees the implementation and administration of the compact, including rulemaking, data system management, and dispute resolution.