Kansas Social Workers Survey Yields 2000 Responses Ahead of Draft Report Release

The Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) held a meeting on August 15, 2025, where key discussions focused on license renewal procedures and the results of recent surveys conducted among licensed professionals.

One significant topic was the renewal timeline for licenses. A committee member raised a question about the possibility of allowing earlier renewals, suggesting that aligning with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements could benefit licensees. It was clarified that individuals can renew their licenses up to 90 days in advance without changing their effective date. This flexibility aims to ease the renewal process for professionals.

Additionally, the meeting highlighted the completion of surveys conducted among various licensed professions, with a notable focus on social workers. Approximately 8,500 social workers were surveyed, and a response rate of 23% was achieved, with 2,000 responses collected. The results are being compiled into a draft report, which will be reviewed by the advisory committee. The BSRB is also working on a comparative report that will analyze responses across all seven professions surveyed.

The meeting concluded with optimism about the valuable insights gained from the surveys, which will inform future regulatory efforts and support the ongoing work of the BSRB.