65-6301. Purpose. Since the profession of social work profoundly affects the lives of the people of this state, it is the purpose of this act to protect the public by setting standards of qualification, training and experience for those who seek to engage in the practice of social work and by promoting high standards of professional performance for those engaged in the profession of social work. History: L. 1974, ch. 372, § 1; July 1. Attorney General's Opinions: Social workers not licensed as licensed specialist clinical social workers may engage in private practice if supervised by LSCSW. 87-112. Professional counselors; registration by behavioral sciences regulatory board; crime victims compensation board; counseling services provided by rabbi, priest, minister or clergyperson. 91-103. Social work practice; psychotherapy; authority to diagnose. 92-43. Licensure of psychologists; definitions. 93-159. Social workers; licensure; social work specialties; supervisor qualifications. 94-146. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026