The bill amends various sections of the Minnesota Statutes related to social work licensure, specifically focusing on provisional licenses and the requirements for obtaining temporary licenses. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for applicants to have passed the applicable licensure examination prior to being issued a temporary license. Instead, the bill emphasizes that applicants must provide evidence of their current application for a license, submission of required fees, and completion of necessary coursework and internships from accredited programs. Additionally, the bill clarifies that temporary licenses are nonrenewable and outlines the conditions under which they may be issued and expire.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for supervision plans for individuals granted provisional licenses, extending the submission deadline from 30 to 60 days after beginning a social work practice position. It also specifies that the supervision plan must include detailed information about the supervisee, the supervisor, and the nature of the supervision to be provided. The bill allows for revisions to the supervision plan under certain circumstances and mandates that the board must approve both the supervisor and the supervision plan. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the licensing process and ensure that provisional licensees receive adequate supervision and support in their practice.

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