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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2025 - 2026
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | December 5, 2024 11:04 AM |
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| From: | Representative Aerion Abney |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Social Worker Licensure Compact Model |
| Increased mental health workforce shortages and a greater need for access to mental health services pose a significant challenge across the Commonwealth, especially in rural areas. Social workers are required to obtain a separate license in each state which they seek to practice. As a result, this process is often labor-intensive and time consuming. Therefore, I plan to introduce legislation that would authorize our Commonwealth to join the Social Work Licensure Compact. This legislation would allow social workers who have or are eligible for an active license in Pennsylvania to apply for a multi-state license. Additionally, the Social Work Licensure Compact would permit Pennsylvania to provide social workers the mobility to serve clients across state lines and would permit the use of expanded tele-health technology. This would help address the workforce shortage, create greater employment opportunities for licensees and provide easier access to care for Pennsylvanians. Please join me in co-sponsoring this legislation in order to support our social workers and improve continuity of care. |
Memo Updated: December 5, 2024 11:05 AM