The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148E.065, subdivision 1, to clarify the exemptions related to the practice of social work. It specifies that while members of various professions, such as licensed physicians, nurses, and counselors, are allowed to perform functions for which they are qualified or licensed, they must not misrepresent themselves as social workers. The amendment introduces new language that allows unlicensed individuals performing occupations regulated under specific chapters to be included in the list of professionals exempt from the social work practice restrictions, provided they do not claim to be licensed social workers.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals performing functions for which they are qualified or licensed are not considered to be engaging in the practice of social work solely based on holding an undergraduate degree in social work. This change aims to ensure that the boundaries of social work practice are clearly defined while allowing qualified professionals from other fields to operate without misrepresentation.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 148E.065