H279

To ensure parity in social work licensure

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H279 aims to ensure parity in social work licensure and establish a commission to explore new child welfare worker certifications.

Massachusetts H279 amends social work licensure laws to ensure gender parity in language and establish a special commission. The commission will investigate the creation of a new certification for child welfare workers at the Department of Children and Families. It will explore whether social work licensure is the only appropriate qualification for child welfare workers, consider a new certification with specific training and education requirements, and ensure that certification criteria do not disproportionately affect certain communities.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a new draft, see H5299

Feb 17

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Nov 7, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2