To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the placement of students and licensed professional social workers in public libraries, and for other purposes.
HR 3006 creates a competitive grant program for colleges to place licensed social workers and social work students in public libraries, particularly in underserved communities. The bill requires participating colleges to partner with libraries, pay interns at least $15/hour, and ensure social workers provide referrals to health, mental health, and financial services - without offering direct medical care or reporting undocumented immigrants. Libraries must provide space and support for social workers and interns, while the program includes a national technical assistance center to share best practices. This directly affects public libraries in high-need areas, social work students seeking field placements, and licensed social workers expanding community service access.
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Introduced Apr 28, 2023
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