This bill amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes related to health-related licensing, specifically focusing on the requirements and supervision for provisional licenses in social work. Key changes include the removal of specific criteria for applicants, such as being born in a foreign country or communicating in English as a second language, and the introduction of new requirements for supervision. The bill specifies that supervision must consist of one-on-one interactions, which can occur either in person or through eye-to-eye electronic media, while maintaining visual contact. Additionally, it clarifies the qualifications required for supervisors and outlines the necessary components of a supervision plan that provisional licensees must submit.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of timely submission of supervision plans and the consequences for failure to comply, including potential revocation of the provisional license. It also includes a directive for the revisor of statutes to renumber sections and make necessary cross-references in the law. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the provisional licensure process and enhance the supervision framework for social work practice in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 148D.061, 148D.062, 148D.063