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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - LICENSE PROCEDURE FOR SOCIAL

WORKERS

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Winfield, Williams, Kazarian, and Hull

     Date Introduced: January 15, 2015

     Referred To: House Health, Education & Welfare

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 5-39.1 of the General Laws entitled "License Procedure for Social

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Workers" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     5-39.1-7.2. Use of online resources in meeting continuing education requirements. –

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To the extent practicable, the board of social work examiners shall utilize online and internet

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resources in establishing standards for the continuing education of social workers.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - LICENSE PROCEDURE FOR SOCIAL

WORKERS

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     This act provides that the board of social work examiners shall use online and internet

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resources in establishing standards for continuing education for social workers.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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