H2899

Relative to supporting social workers

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Supporting social workers by providing stipends and establishing a commission to explore new certifications.

The bill provides stipends to social work students completing field placements at the Department of Children and Families. It also establishes a commission to investigate the creation of a new certification for child welfare workers, focusing on whether social work licensure is the only appropriate qualification. The commission will report its findings to the General Court. The stipends aim to support students from historically marginalized and low-income 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

Oct 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27)

Jan 15

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Jan 15

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order