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 states that the proposed amendments to the continuing education requirements for licensees are intended to align with Act 158 from the 2024 legislative session.

Upon approval by the Governor, this joint resolution will take effect. The State Board of Social Work Examiners has published a Notice of Drafting in the State Register, indicating the process of amending these requirements began on June 28, 2024. The bill aims to ensure that the continuing education standards for social work professionals in South Carolina are updated and compliant with recent legislative changes.