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NASW and stakeholders press board on reapplication pathways for lapsed registered interns; staff clarifies options
Summary
Public commenters from NASW and provider representatives asked for clearer guidance after many registered interns lapsed during the pandemic. Staff explained statutory changes allow reapplication in many cases, hardship extensions remain available, and the board will review reapplications on a case‑by‑case basis.
Representatives from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) told the board many registered interns who let their registrations lapse during COVID‑era disruptions are seeking clarity on whether they can reapply and how their prior supervised hours will be treated.
Susan Mankita, speaking for NASW, said some interns lost access to supervision during the pandemic and now face barriers to…
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