Assembly Bill 141 proposes amendments to the statutes governing social work credentials in Wisconsin, specifically introducing a provisional pathway for individuals seeking social worker certificates and licenses. The bill allows individuals who have taken but not passed the required national examination for social work credentials to obtain a provisional certificate or license, provided they meet other specified requirements. This provisional status permits them to practice at the corresponding level of social work while receiving supervision. The bill outlines the necessary supervision hours and evaluation processes that must be completed to transition from a provisional to a nonprovisional credential.

Key changes in the bill include the creation of new sections (457.08 (6) and 457.085) that detail the criteria for obtaining provisional credentials and the requirements for supervision and evaluation during the provisional period. The amendments also specify that individuals who qualify under the new provisions can use the corresponding social work titles while practicing. Additionally, the bill clarifies that provisional certificates and licenses are valid for 36 months and cannot be renewed, emphasizing the importance of completing the required supervised practice to achieve full certification.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 440.08(2)(a)(intro.), 440.08, 457.08(1)(intro.), 457.08, 457.08(2)(intro.), 457.08(3)(intro.), 457.08(4)(intro.)