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BHEC updates ASWB talks on $200,000 Spanish exam appropriation; options limited by exam ownership
Summary
BHEC staff said the council has $200,000 to pursue a Spanish-language social work exam but must coordinate with the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), which owns the exam; staff is exploring options including AI-assisted translations, licensing a Spanish form, or asking ASWB to build a national Spanish version.
The council received an update on implementation of a legislative budget rider that allocated $200,000 for development of a Spanish-language exam for social workers. Staff reported the funds are restricted to that purpose and that the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) owns the national exam.
Staff described possible paths: ask ASWB to develop a Spanish-language version usable nationally (the preferred approach if ASWB cooperates);…
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