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 applicants 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 practice and the supervision they will receive. These amendments aim to streamline the licensing process and ensure that provisional licensees receive adequate supervision and support as they transition into professional practice.

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