Senate Bill 15 was signed into law by Governor Kelly. The Kansas House and Senate passed legislation that was sent to Governor Kelly to provide licensure reciprocity for social workers who work across state lines or move to Kansas.
The NASW Kansas Chapter championed the introduction and passage of this legislation.
NASW-KS proposed an amendment to place post-graduate supervision hours for clinical supervision in line with states across the country. 3000 supervised practice hours and 100 supervision hours were also approved in the Senate and House. Governor Kely then signed the bill into law.
The legislative work and having a social worker at the table is only possible due to Kansas social workers becoming NASW members.
More in the News:
“Need More Social Workers In Kansas? Advocates And Providers Say Loosen Standards” by Nomin Ujiyediin, KCUR
“Kansas lawmakers eye bill to address social worker shortage” by Staff, KSNT
NASW- KS Chapter SUCCESSFULLY Championed Reducing Barriers to Become Clinically Trained
Senate Bill Passed into Law
NASW—KS Chapter championed amendments to Senate Bill 15 which changed the hours of supervised clinical experience from 4000 total hours to 3000 total hours and the required supervision hours from 150 hours to 100 hours for new (non-reciprocity) LSCSW applications only.
This change will ensure that Kansas licensing requirements are in lined with neighboring states and states across the union.
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