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Association of Social Work Boards backs bill to fund field placements, boost retention and expand benefits

6548353 · October 15, 2025
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Summary

The Association of Social Work Boards and allied witnesses urged support for House Bill 2899, which would create field placement grants for MSW students, continuing‑education incentives for supervisors and expand certain retirement benefits for social workers employed by DCF.

Representatives of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) testified in favor of House Bill 2899, a package of measures aimed at supporting social work education and retention and expanding certain benefits for child‑welfare social workers.

Cara Sanner, ASWB director of regulatory services, told the Joint Committee on Public Service that H.2899 would establish a field placement…

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