HF 1688 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Technical changes made to social work licensure regarding provisional licenses.

HF 1688 makes technical updates to Minnesota's social work licensure rules for provisional (temporary) licenses. It clarifies requirements for students and graduates needing temporary licenses to practice while awaiting full licensure, including adding provisions for those completing degrees from programs "in candidacy status" with accrediting bodies. The bill specifies that applicants must show they've applied for licensure, paid fees, passed exams, completed accredited education, and have no practice violations. Temporary licenses expire after six months, cannot be renewed, and holders must use specific titles (like "Temporary License Baccalaureate Social Worker") until full licensure is granted.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Feb 27, 2025
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