On Friday, July 8, 2022 the draft legislation for the social work interstate licensure compact was released by the Council of State Governments (CSG); the public comment period is now open and is expected to last for approximately two months. While many thoughtful social workers from across the country have been part of the drafting process – including several representing NASW - licensure is different in every state and this legislation will affect each state differently. It is vital that social workers across the country review this draft legislation and weigh in during this public comment period. Once finalized, we hope it will be a bill we can get passed by the North Carolina General Assembly so that social workers in our state can participate in the compact.
To download a copy of the draft legislation, review the fact sheet, read FAQs, register for CSG’s weekly stakeholder review sessions, and access the survey link to provide your comments - visit the Council on State Governments (CSG) website at https://compacts.csg.org/compact-updates/social-work/. Beginning July 18th, CSG will host weekly review sessions to explain the provisions of the compact. These meetings are open to the general public. Register to attend one of these meetings here: https://csg-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcOysqjwtHdDXjPkdYBeqaa0im8-kCDjY.
Want to learn more about what it all means before submitting your comments? Check out these opportunities:
NASW National Stakeholder Review Sessions - 7/26 & 8/31 from 5:30-7:00pm ET
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