SB485

Professional Counselors; applicants for a license in social work enrolled in a master's degree program to take the master's social work licensing examination in their final semester of the program; authorize

Final Passage·4/10/26

Georgia SB485 allows social work students in accredited master's programs to take the licensing exam in their final semester.

Georgia SB485 amends the state's licensing requirements for social workers. It allows applicants for a social work license who are enrolled in an accredited master's degree program to take the master's social work licensing examination during their final semester. The bill also authorizes the board to adopt rules and regulations to administer these provisions. The changes repeal any conflicting laws.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 46–0 · Apr 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
15
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 16

2:00 PM

House Regulated Industries

Mar 11

3:00 PM

House Regulated Industries Subcommittee On Occupational/professional Licensing

History

Apr 10

Senate

Senate Sent to Governor

Mar 27

Senate

Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub

Mar 23

House

House Third Readers