This bill amends various sections of the Minnesota Statutes related to social work licensure, specifically focusing on provisional licenses and supervision requirements. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for applicants to have passed the applicable licensure examination before being issued a temporary license, which is now contingent upon submitting a current application and required fees. Additionally, the bill extends the deadline for provisional license holders to submit their supervision plans from 30 days to 60 days after beginning a social work practice position.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that social workers, including those holding provisional licenses, must complete specific training and attest to their qualifications to provide supervision. It also mandates that supervision plans include detailed information about the supervisee's position, the qualifications of the supervisor, and the content areas of supervision. The board is tasked with approving both the supervisor and the supervision plan, ensuring compliance with the updated requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 148E.060, 148E.120, 148E.126