Bill HB 1357
(Biennium: 2009-2010)
Regarding the designation of "social worker."Revised for 2nd Substitute: Protecting consumers by assuring persons using the title of social worker have graduated with a degree in social work from an educational program accredited by the council on social work education.
Mar 15 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Introduced by Rep. Eric Pettigrew, (D-Seattle) (D) on January 19, 2009, to safeguard Washington residents from the unqualified or improper practice of social work, by prohibiting persons from representing themselves as a social worker unless they are licensed as an advanced social worker or an independent clinical social worker; or have graduated with a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from a social work educational program accredited by the council on social work education. See also SB 5220.
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