The bill, S. 353, is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate to approve regulations set forth by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - State Board of Social Work Examiners regarding Continuing Education Requirements. These regulations are designated as Regulation Document Number 5301 and are submitted in accordance with Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. The resolution aims to align the continuing education requirements for social work licensees with the provisions of Act 158 from the 2024 legislative session.

Upon approval by the Governor, this joint resolution will take effect, thereby formalizing the updated continuing education requirements for social work professionals in South Carolina. The proposed amendments were initially announced in a Notice of Drafting published in the State Register on June 28, 2024.