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Licensing exam proposal draws opposition amid push for licensure compact and workforce solutions
Summary
Supporters of parity and alternative pathways for social‑work licensure argued the exam is a barrier for historically underrepresented groups; the Association of Social Work Boards and compact advocates opposed removing the exam, citing public protection and compact implementation concerns.
The committee heard competing views on social‑work licensure reform.
Christian King, a social worker with three decades at DCF and a leader in SEIU Local 509, urged inclusion of S.135, which would create alternative licensure pathways to address disparities in exam passage rates and help retention. King cited ASWB findings that Black and Latino examinees and multilingual candidates have much lower pass…
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