Texas SB153 establishes a social work recruitment and retention program to provide stipends for students in bachelor's or master's degree programs.

The bill creates a social work recruitment and retention program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. It provides stipends to students in bachelor's or master's degree programs in social work to help them obtain necessary field hours. Eligible students must be enrolled in accredited programs and accepted into approved practicum placements. The stipend amounts are $15 per hour for bachelor's students, up to $6,000, and $20 per hour for master's students, up to $9,000.

Texas SB153 establishes a social work recruitment and retention program to provide stipends for students in bachelor's or master's degree programs.

The bill creates a social work recruitment and retention program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. It provides stipends to students in bachelor's or master's degree programs in social work to help them obtain necessary field hours. Eligible students must be enrolled in accredited programs and accepted into approved practicum placements. The stipend amounts are $15 per hour for bachelor's students, up to $6,000, and $20 per hour for master's students, up to $9,000.