Proposed Agenda

State Board for Social Work

1. Welcome and Review of Agenda
2. Review of March 19, 2009 State Board Meeting Minutes
3. Executive Secretary Report
   
   1. Update on SED Organization
   2. Update on fee increase implementation
   3. Update on restoring the Office of the Professions
4. Departmental Legislation for Corporate Practice and Related Issues
   
   1. Summary of legislation introduced in Assembly (A8897) and Senate (S5921)
      1. Registration of non-licensee entities to provide professional services
      2. Exemption from licensure for individuals in registered entities
      3. Establish authority to accept experience that violated corporate practice restrictions
      4. Extend and expand exemption from licensure until July 1, 2010
      5. Establish task force under SED to recommend changes in law and regulations
   2. Update on issues and recommendations for further action
      
5. Review and Discussion of Draft Amendments to Regulation and Rules
   
   1. Part 74 of Commissioners Regulations
      1. Experience for licensure as an LCSW
      2. Limited permits for practice as LMSW or LCSW
      3. Practice of clinical social work by LMSW
      4. Eligibility for "R" psychotherapy privilege
      5. Use of classification systems by LMSW or LCSW
      6. Practice of licensed master social work by BSW
   2. Part 29.16 of Regents Rules to define unprofessional conduct by LMSW or LCSW
6. Association of Social Work Boards
   
   1. Proposed agenda for 2009 Delegate Assembly
   2. Discussion of proposed increase in ASWB examination fees
   3. Report on Spring 2009 Education Meeting
7. Registered Programs Leading to Licensure as LMSW or LCSW
1. Performance by graduates of registered programs on licensing examinations
2. Review of registered programs to ensure compliance with regulations and address performance
8. Discussion of Guidance on Practice and Related Questions
   
   1. Implementation of RightNow technology for FAQs
   2. Strategies for clarifying practice through guidance documents
      1. Clarification of practice of LMSW and LCSW (see Michigan document)
      2. Clarification of licensure for students (see Minnesota brochure)
9. Executive Session: Professional Discipline
   
   1. Discussion of final actions by the Board of Regents
10. Other Business and Adjournment
    
    1. Meeting schedule for 2009-2010

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