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Social Work England reconsiders student registration

Social Work England is considering the re-introduction of student registration as part of a "whole profession" approach to regulation. The whole profession approach to social work regulation would look at "all types of social work and the social work career journey together, rather than as individual parts," with a goal of better understanding and addressing the challenges faced by the profession. The goal of the proposed student registration would be to better support the transition from education to practice.

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Illinois hires military liaison for professional licenses

A military liaison will now be available to assist service members and their families with the process of obtaining professional licenses in Illinois.

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Michigan launches online licensing tool for veterans

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has launched an interactive website aimed at providing veterans and members of the military with information on how to become licensed in various professions in Michigan. The online tool contains information on how to apply military experience towards licensure, temporary licensure for military spouses, waiver of certain fees for veterans and active duty military members, and reimbursement of exam fees.

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Social work Path to Licensure program continues

The Association of Social Work Boards' Path to Licensure program includes 11 schools for 2019. The program began in 2013 and allows schools to create customized programs to teach students about the importance of licensure and regulation for the social work profession. The goal of the Path to Licensure program is "to help social work students transition successfully to professional practice with the understanding of why regulation is an essential component of professional practice." Schools and scholars involved with the program will also conduct research related to social work regulation. This research will become part of  ASWB's social work regulatory research library.

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