SCH CD-EDU LICENSE-SOCIAL WORK
Sponsored By: Michael W. Halpin (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Provides that a social work associate endorsement on an Educator License with stipulations may be issued to an applicant who (i) holds a degree from a graduate program of social work that has been approved by the Council on Social Work Education and (ii) has an active license through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation under the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act as either a licensed clinical social worker or licensed social worker. Provides that the holder of a social work associate endorsement is authorized to perform responsibilities associated with traditional social work practice, subject to the restrictions in the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act regarding independent clinical practice, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions in a multi-tiered system of support. Provides that all responsibilities of the holder of a social work associate endorsement shall be performed in consultation with an individual who holds a Professional Educator License with a school support personnel endorsement in the area of school social work. Provides that the holder of a social work associate endorsement is not authorized to perform Tier 3 multi-tiered system of support interventions or participate in the individualized education program process or the federal Section 504 plan process for any student with a disability. Provides that the holder of a social work associate endorsement may not be employed by a school district or any other entity to replace any presently employed Professional Educator License holder with a school support personnel endorsement who otherwise would not be replaced for any reason. Provides that an applicant for a social work associate endorsement is not required to pass a content area test under the Code. Makes related changes. Effective immediately.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michael W. Halpin
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Laura M. Murphy
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4/11/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
4/11/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/4/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
3/21/2025SenateAssigned to Education
1/28/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
1/17/2025SenateFirst Reading
1/17/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
1/17/2025Senate
Bill Text
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