LD1298

An Act Establishing Alternative Pathways to Social Worker Licensing

Failed·6/18/25
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Establishes alternative pathways to social worker licensing in Maine.

This bill amends Maine law to create alternative pathways for individuals seeking social worker licensure. It allows applicants who have failed the required examination to qualify through alternative means. These pathways include completing a master's of social work graduate-level internship, providing evidence of clinical social work experience, and demonstrating adherence to the ethics of the social work profession. The bill also specifies requirements for different levels of licensure, including licensed social worker, licensed master social worker, and licensed clinical social worker.

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Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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108 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

May 8, 2025

9:00 AM

Hearing

May 1, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 18, 2025

Senate

RELEASED.

Jun 18, 2025

Senate

Sent down for concurrence

Jun 18, 2025

House

Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford MOVED to INSIST.