SB0845

Health occupations: social workers; social work licensure; modify. Amends secs. 18506 & 18509 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18506 & 333.18509) & adds sec. 18509a.

Introduced·3/18/26
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Michigan SB0845 modifies social work licensure by allowing experience waivers and setting new experience requirements.

Michigan SB0845 amends the social work licensure process by allowing the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to waive the examination requirement for applicants who meet specific experience criteria. The bill also introduces new experience requirements for licensed bachelor's and master's social workers, including supervised practice and additional postdegree experience. The changes aim to streamline the licensure process while ensuring qualified professionals enter the field.

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History

Mar 25

Senate

Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: Mallory Mcmorrow

Mar 18

Senate

Introduced By Senator Stephanie Chang

Mar 18

Senate

Referred To Committee On Housing And Human Services