State Board of Social Work Examiners – Continuing Education Programs – Approval of Authorized Sponsors
Sponsor: Jamila J. Woods (District 26)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the State Board of Social Work Examiners to establish a process to review and approve certain persons as authorized sponsors of social work continuing education programs, subject to a requirement that at least one pathway for approval does not require an applicant to have the approval of a national or regional organization.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Arnold, Tyahna | Ashlar Government Relations | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McLaughlin, Darlyn | Chief of Staff, Delegate Susan K. McComas | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Proctor, Karessa | NASW Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ciekot, Annlobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Woods, Delegate Woodslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Krone, Christinelobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schagrin, judith | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Richards, Karen | MD Board of Social Work Examiners | Oral |
| UNF | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Brown-Bushrod, Dionne | Association of Social Work Boards | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVCiekot, AnnPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute…
FAVKrone, ChristineRegistered for: American Coatings Association; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; City of Rockville; Coordinating Center for Home and Community Care, The, LLC (dba The Coordinating Center); Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work, Inc.; LifeSpan Network…