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Board opposes Social Work Compact bill, citing consumer-safety and exam concerns
Summary
The board voted to oppose AB 427, the social-work interstate compact, expressing concerns about lack of California-specific law-and-ethics requirements, voting representation on a compact commission and potential impacts on consumer protections.
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences voted May 9 to oppose Assembly Bill 427, legislation that would join California to the Social Work Licensure Compact. The board's vote was prompted by concerns over consumer protections, exam requirements and regulatory oversight.
AB 427 would permit a licensed clinical social worker in a member state to practice in other compact states through a multistate license or authorization. The compact creates a national commission to adopt rules and administer a…
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