Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee advances social work licensure compact debate amid workforce concerns
Summary
AB 427 would adopt the social work licensure compact to allow licensed social workers from other compact states to practice in California; supporters say it will expand access in underserved areas, while labor groups raised concerns about varying state standards and potential displacement of local workers.
Assemblymember Jackson presented AB 427 to authorize California to join the social work licensure compact, which supporters say would enable licensed social workers from other member states to practice in California without obtaining a separate state license.
"Joining the compact allows social workers licensed in other member states to practice in…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
