<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>Act;proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 148E; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>repealing Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 148D.001; 148D.010; 148D.015; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>148D.020; 148D.025; 148D.030; 148D.035; 148D.040; 148D.045; 148D.050; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>148D.055; 148D.060; 148D.065; 148D.070; 148D.075; 148D.080; 148D.085; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>148D.090; 148D.095; 148D.100; 148D.105; 148D.110; 148D.115; 148D.120; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>148D.125; 148D.130; 148D.135; 148D.140; 148D.145; 148D.150; 148D.155; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>148D.160; 148D.165; 148D.170; 148D.175; 148D.180; 148D.185; 148D.190; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>148D.195; 148D.200; 148D.205; 148D.210; 148D.215; 148D.220; 148D.225; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>148D.230; 148D.235; 148D.240; 148D.245; 148D.250; 148D.255; 148D.260; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>148D.265; 148D.270; 148D.275; 148D.280; 148D.285; 148D.290.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>    Section 1. <b>[148E.001] CITATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>This chapter may be cited as the "Minnesota Board of Social Work Practice Act."<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>    Sec. 2. <b>[148E.010] DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Scope.</b> For the purpose of this chapter, the terms in this section <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>have the meanings given.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Applicant.</b> "Applicant" means a person who submits an application to <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>the board for a new license, a license renewal, a change in license, an inactive license, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>reactivation of a license, or a voluntary termination.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Application.</b> "Application" means an application to the board for a new <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>license, a license renewal, a change in license, an inactive license, reactivation of a <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>license, or voluntary termination.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Board.</b> "Board" means the Board of Social Work created under section <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var><statute_ref>148E.025</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Client.</b> "Client" means an individual, couple, family, group, community, or <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>organization that receives or has received social work services as described in subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>9.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Clinical practice.</b> "Clinical practice" means applying professional <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>social work knowledge, skills, and values in the differential diagnosis and treatment of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>psychosocial function, disability, or impairment, including addictions and emotional, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>mental, and behavioral disorders. Treatment includes a plan based on a differential <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>diagnosis. Treatment may include, but is not limited to, the provision of psychotherapy to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>individuals, couples, families, and groups across the life span. Clinical social workers <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>may also provide the services described in subdivision 11.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Clinical supervision.</b> "Clinical supervision" means supervision as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>in subdivision 18 of a social worker engaged in clinical practice as defined in subdivision 6.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Graduate degree.</b> "Graduate degree" means a master's degree in social <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>board; or a doctorate in social work from an accredited university.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Intern.</b> "Intern" means a student in field placement working under the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>supervision or direction of a social worker.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Person-in-environment perspective.</b> "Person-in-environment <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>perspective" means viewing human behavior, development, and function in the context <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>of one or more of the following: the environment, social functioning, mental health, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>and physical health.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Practice of social work.</b> "Practice of social work" means working <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>to maintain, restore, or improve behavioral, cognitive, emotional, mental, or social <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>functioning of clients, in a manner that applies accepted professional social work <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>knowledge, skills, and values, including the person-in-environment perspective, by <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>providing in person or through telephone, video conferencing, or electronic means one or <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>more of the social work services described in clauses (1) to (3). Social work services may <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>address conditions that impair or limit behavioral, cognitive, emotional, mental, or social <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>functioning. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: abuse and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>neglect of children or vulnerable adults, addictions, developmental disorders, disabilities, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>discrimination, illness, injuries, poverty, and trauma. Social work services include:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>(1) providing assessment and intervention through direct contact with clients, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>developing a plan based on information from an assessment, and providing services which <br/>
<a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>include, but are not limited to, assessment, case management, client-centered advocacy, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.36"></a><var>2.36</var>client education, consultation, counseling, crisis intervention, and referral;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>(2) providing for the direct or indirect benefit of clients through administrative, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>educational, policy, or research services including, but not limited to:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>(i) advocating for policies, programs, or services to improve the well-being of clients;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>(ii) conducting research related to social work services;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>(iii) developing and administering programs which provide social work services;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>(iv) engaging in community organization to address social problems through <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>planned collective action;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>(v) supervising individuals who provide social work services to clients;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>(vi) supervising social workers in order to comply with the supervised practice <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>requirements specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.125</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>(vii) teaching professional social work knowledge, skills, and values to students; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>(3) engaging in clinical practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Professional name.</b> "Professional name" means the name a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>social worker uses in making representations of the social worker's professional status <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>to the public and which has been designated to the board in writing according to section <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var><statute_ref>148E.090</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Professional social work knowledge, skills, and values.</b> "Professional <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>social work knowledge, skills, and values" means the knowledge, skills, and values <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>taught in programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>the board; or a doctorate in social work from an accredited university. Professional <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>social work knowledge, skills, and values include, but are not limited to, principles of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>person-in-environment and the values, principles, and standards described in the Code <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>    Subd. 14. <b>Sexual conduct.</b> "Sexual conduct" means any physical contact or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>conduct that may be reasonably interpreted as sexual, or any oral, written, electronic, or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>other communication that suggests engaging in physical contact or conduct that may be <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>reasonably interpreted as sexual.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Social worker.</b> "Social worker" means an individual who:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>(1) is licensed as a social worker; or<br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>(2) has obtained a social work degree from a program accredited by the Council on <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>accreditation body designated by the board and engages in the practice of social work.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>    Subd. 16. <b>Student.</b> "Student" means an individual who is taught professional <br/>
<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>social work knowledge, skills, and values in a program that has been accredited by the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>or a similar accreditation body designated by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>    Subd. 17. <b>Supervisee.</b> "Supervisee" means an individual provided evaluation and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>supervision or direction by a social worker.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>    Subd. 18. <b>Supervision.</b> "Supervision" means a professional relationship between a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>supervisor and a social worker in which the supervisor provides evaluation and direction <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>of the services provided by the social worker to promote competent and ethical services <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>to clients through the continuing development of the social worker's knowledge and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>application of accepted professional social work knowledge, skills, and values.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>    Sec. 3. <b>[148E.015] SCOPE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>This chapter applies to all applicants and licensees, all persons who use the title social <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>worker, and all persons in or out of this state who provide social work services to clients <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>who reside in this state unless there are specific applicable exemptions provided by law.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>    Sec. 4. <b>[148E.020] CHAPTER 214.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>Chapter 214 applies to the Board of Social Work unless superseded by this chapter.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>    Sec. 5. <b>[148E.025] BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Creation.</b> The Board of Social Work consists of 15 members <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>appointed by the governor. The members are:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>(1) ten social workers licensed according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>(2) five public members as defined in section 
<statute_ref>214.02</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Qualifications of board members.</b> (a) All social worker members must <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>have engaged in the practice of social work in Minnesota for at least one year during <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>the ten years preceding their appointments.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>(b) Five social worker members must be licensed social workers. The other five <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>members must be a licensed graduate social worker, a licensed independent social worker, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>or a licensed independent clinical social worker.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>(c) Eight social worker members must be engaged at the time of their appointment in <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>the practice of social work in Minnesota in the following settings:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>(1) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in a county agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>(2) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in a state agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>(3) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in an elementary, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>middle, or secondary school;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>(4) one member must be employed in a hospital or nursing home licensed under <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>chapter 144 or 144A;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>(5) two members must be engaged in the practice of social work in a private agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>(6) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in a clinical social <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>work setting; and<br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>(7) one member must be an educator engaged in regular teaching duties at a <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>program of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a similar <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>accreditation body designated by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>(d) At the time of their appointments, at least six members must reside outside of the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>seven-county metropolitan area.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>(e) At the time of their appointments, at least five members must be persons with <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>expertise in communities of color.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Officers.</b> The board must annually elect from its membership a chair, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>vice-chair, and secretary-treasurer.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Bylaws.</b> The board must adopt bylaws to govern its proceedings.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Executive director.</b> The board must appoint and employ an executive <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>director who is not a member of the board. The employment of the executive director shall <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>be subject to the terms described in section 
<statute_ref>214.04, subdivision 2a</statute_ref>.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>    Sec. 6. <b>[148E.030] DUTIES OF THE BOARD.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Duties.</b> The board must perform the duties necessary to promote <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>and protect the public health, safety, and welfare through the licensure and regulation of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>persons who practice social work in this state. These duties include, but are not limited to:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>(1) establishing the qualifications and procedures for individuals to be licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>as social workers;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>(2) establishing standards of practice for social workers;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>(3) holding examinations or contracting with the Association of Social Work Boards <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>or a similar examination body designated by the board to hold examinations to assess <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>applicants' qualifications;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>(4) issuing licenses to qualified individuals according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref> and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var><statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>(5) taking disciplinary, adversarial, corrective, or other action according to sections <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var><statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref> when an individual violates the requirements of this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>(6) assessing fees according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.175</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>(7) educating social workers and the public on the requirements of the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Rules.</b> The board may adopt and enforce rules to carry out the duties <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>specified in subdivision 1.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.7.0"></a><a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>    Sec. 7. <b>[148E.035] VARIANCES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>If the effect of a requirement according to this chapter is unreasonable, impossible to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>execute, absurd, or would impose an extreme hardship on a licensee, the board may grant <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>a variance if the variance is consistent with promoting and protecting the public health, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>safety, and welfare. A variance must not be granted for core licensing standards such as <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>substantive educational and examination requirements.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.8.0"></a><a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>    Sec. 8. <b>[148E.040] IMMUNITY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>Board members, board employees, and persons engaged on behalf of the board are <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>immune from civil liability for any actions, transactions, or publications in the lawful <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>execution of or relating to their duties under this chapter.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.9.0"></a><a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>    Sec. 9. <b>[148E.045] CONTESTED CASE HEARING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>An applicant or a licensee who is the subject of a disciplinary or adversarial action <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>by the board according to this chapter may request a contested case hearing under sections <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var><statute_ref>14.57</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>14.62</statute_ref>. An applicant or a licensee who desires to request a contested case hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>must submit a written request to the board within 90 days after the date on which the board <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>mailed the notification of the adverse action, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.10.0"></a><a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>    Sec. 10. <b>[148E.050] LICENSING; SCOPE OF PRACTICE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Requirements.</b> The practice of social work must comply with the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>requirements of subdivision 2, 3, 4, or 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Licensed social worker.</b> A licensed social worker may engage in social <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>work practice except that a licensed social worker must not engage in clinical practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Licensed graduate social worker.</b> A licensed graduate social worker may <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>engage in social work practice except that a licensed graduate social worker must not <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>engage in clinical practice except under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>social worker or an alternate supervisor according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.120</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Licensed independent social worker.</b> A licensed independent social <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>worker may engage in social work practice except that a licensed independent social <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>worker must not engage in clinical practice except under the supervision of a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>independent clinical social worker or an alternate supervisor according to section <br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var><statute_ref>148E.120</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Licensed independent clinical social worker.</b> A licensed independent <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>clinical social worker may engage in social work practice, including clinical practice.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.11.0"></a><a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>    Sec. 11. <b>[148E.055] LICENSE REQUIREMENTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>License required.</b> (a) In order to practice social work, an individual <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>must have a social work license under this section or section 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>, except when the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>individual is exempt from licensure according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>(b) Individuals who teach professional social work knowledge, skills, and values to <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>students and who have a social work degree from a program accredited by the Council <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>similar accreditation body designated by the board must have a social work license under <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>this section or section 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>, except when the individual is exempt from licensure <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Qualifications for licensure by examination as a licensed social worker.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>(a) Except as provided in paragraph (i), to be licensed as a licensed social worker, an <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>applicant for licensure by examination must provide evidence satisfactory to the board <br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>that the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>(1) has received a baccalaureate degree in social work from a program accredited by <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board, or a doctorate in social <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>work from an accredited university;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>(2) has passed the bachelors or equivalent examination administered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>Unless an applicant applies for licensure by endorsement according to subdivision 7, an <br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>examination is not valid if it was taken and passed eight or more years prior to submitting <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>a completed, signed application form provided by the board. The examination may be <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>taken prior to completing degree requirements;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>(3) has submitted a completed, signed application form provided by the board, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>including the applicable application fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>. For applications <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>submitted electronically, a "signed application" means providing an attestation as specified <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>(4) has submitted the criminal background check fee and a form provided by the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>board authorizing a criminal background check according to subdivision 8;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>(5) has paid the applicable license fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>(6) has not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards <br/>
<a id="pl.7.35"></a><var>7.35</var>of practice specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>. If the applicant has engaged in <br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>action according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>(b) An application that is not completed and signed, or that is not accompanied by the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>correct fee, must be returned to the applicant, along with any fee submitted, and is void.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>(c) A licensee granted a license by the board according to paragraph (a) must meet <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>the supervised practice requirements specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.125</statute_ref>. If a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>licensee does not meet the supervised practice requirements, the board may take action <br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>(d) By submitting an application for licensure, an applicant authorizes the board to <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>investigate any information provided or requested in the application. The board may <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>request that the applicant provide additional information, verification, or documentation.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>(e) Within one year of the time the board receives an application for licensure, the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>applicant must meet all the requirements specified in paragraph (a) and must provide all of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>the information requested by the board according to paragraph (d). If within one year the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>applicant does not meet all the requirements, or does not provide all of the information <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>requested, the applicant is considered ineligible and the application for licensure must <br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>be closed.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>(f) Except as provided in paragraph (g), an applicant may not take more than three <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>times the bachelors or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>Work Boards, or a similar examination body designated by the board. An applicant must <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>receive a passing score on the bachelors or equivalent examination administered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>in no more than 18 months after the date the applicant first failed the examination.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>(g) Notwithstanding paragraph (f), the board may allow an applicant to take, for a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>fourth or subsequent time, the bachelors or equivalent examination administered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>board if the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>(1) meets all requirements specified in paragraphs (a) to (e) other than passing the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>bachelors or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>(2) provides to the board a description of the efforts the applicant has made to <br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>improve the applicant's score and demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the efforts <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>are likely to improve the score; and<br/>
<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>(3) provides to the board letters of recommendation from two licensed social <br/>
<a id="pl.8.35"></a><var>8.35</var>workers attesting to the applicant's ability to practice social work competently and <br/>
<a id="pl.8.36"></a><var>8.36</var>ethically according to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>(h) An individual must not practice social work until the individual passes the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>examination and receives a social work license under this section or section 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>. If <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>the board has reason to believe that an applicant may be practicing social work without a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>license, and the applicant has failed the bachelors or equivalent examination administered <br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>the board, the board may notify the applicant's employer that the applicant is not licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>as a social worker.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Qualifications for licensure by examination as licensed graduate </b><br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var><b>social worker.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (i), to be licensed as a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>graduate social worker, an applicant for licensure by examination must provide evidence <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>satisfactory to the board that the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>(1) has received a graduate degree in social work from a program accredited by <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board, or a doctorate in social <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>work from an accredited university;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>(2) has passed the masters or equivalent examination administered by the Association <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. Unless an <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>applicant applies for licensure by endorsement according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.055, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>7
</statute_ref>, an examination is not valid if it was taken and passed eight or more years prior to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>submitting a completed, signed application form provided by the board. The examination <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>may be taken prior to completing degree requirements;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>(3) has submitted a completed, signed application form provided by the board, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>including the applicable application fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>. For applications <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>submitted electronically, a "signed application" means providing an attestation as specified <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>(4) has submitted the criminal background check fee and a form provided by the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>board authorizing a criminal background check according to subdivision 8;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>(5) has paid the applicable license fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>(6) has not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>of practice specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>. If the applicant has engaged in <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>action according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>(b) An application which is not completed and signed, or which is not accompanied <br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>by the correct fee, must be returned to the applicant, along with any fee submitted, and is <br/>
<a id="pl.9.35"></a><var>9.35</var>void.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>(c) A licensee granted a license by the board according to paragraph (a) must meet <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>the supervised practice requirements specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.125</statute_ref>. If a <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>licensee does not meet the supervised practice requirements, the board may take action <br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>(d) By submitting an application for licensure, an applicant authorizes the board to <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>investigate any information provided or requested in the application. The board may <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>request that the applicant provide additional information, verification, or documentation.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>(e) Within one year of the time the board receives an application for licensure, the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>applicant must meet all the requirements specified in paragraph (a) and must provide all of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>the information requested by the board according to paragraph (d). If within one year the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>applicant does not meet all the requirements, or does not provide all of the information <br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>requested, the applicant is considered ineligible and the application for licensure must <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>be closed.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>(f) Except as provided in paragraph (g), an applicant may not take more than three <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>times the masters or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. An applicant must <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>receive a passing score on the masters or equivalent examination administered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>in no more than 18 months after the date the applicant first failed the examination.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>(g) Notwithstanding paragraph (f), the board may allow an applicant to take, for a <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>fourth or subsequent time, the masters or equivalent examination administered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>board if the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>(1) meets all requirements specified in paragraphs (a) to (e) other than passing the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>masters or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work boards <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>or a similar examination body designated by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>(2) provides to the board a description of the efforts the applicant has made to <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>improve the applicant's score and demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the efforts <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>are likely to improve the score; and<br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>(3) provides to the board letters of recommendation from two licensed social <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>workers attesting to the applicant's ability to practice social work competently and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>ethically according to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>(h) An individual must not practice social work until the individual passes the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>examination and receives a social work license under this section or section 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>. If <br/>
<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>the board has reason to believe that an applicant may be practicing social work without a <br/>
<a id="pl.10.36"></a><var>10.36</var>license, and the applicant has failed the masters or equivalent examination administered <br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>the board, the board may notify the applicant's employer that the applicant is not licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>as a social worker.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Licensure by examination; licensed independent social worker.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>(a) Except as provided in paragraph (i), to be licensed as a licensed independent social <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>worker, an applicant for licensure by examination must provide evidence satisfactory <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>to the board that the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>(1) has received a graduate degree in social work from a program accredited by <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board, or a doctorate in social <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>work from an accredited university;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>(2) has practiced social work as defined in section 
<statute_ref>148E.010</statute_ref>, and has met the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>supervised practice requirements specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.125</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>(3) has passed the advanced generalist or equivalent examination administered by <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>board. Unless an applicant applies for licensure by endorsement according to subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>7, an examination is not valid if it was taken and passed eight or more years prior to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>submitting a completed, signed application form provided by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>(4) has submitted a completed, signed application form provided by the board, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>including the applicable application fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>. For applications <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>submitted electronically, a "signed application" means providing an attestation as specified <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>(5) has submitted the criminal background check fee and a form provided by the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>board authorizing a criminal background check according to subdivision 8;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>(6) has paid the applicable license fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>(7) has not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>of practice specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>. If the applicant has engaged in <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>action according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>(b) An application which is not completed and signed, or which is not accompanied <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>by the correct fee, must be returned to the applicant, along with any fee submitted, and is <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>void.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>(c) A licensed independent social worker who practices clinical social work must <br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>meet the supervised practice requirements specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.125</statute_ref>. If <br/>
<a id="pl.11.35"></a><var>11.35</var>a licensee does not meet the supervised practice requirements, the board may take action <br/>
<a id="pl.11.36"></a><var>11.36</var>according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>(d) By submitting an application for licensure, an applicant authorizes the board to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>investigate any information provided or requested in the application. The board may <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>request that the applicant provide additional information, verification, or documentation.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>(e) Within one year of the time the board receives an application for licensure, the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>applicant must meet all the requirements specified in paragraph (a) and must provide all of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>the information requested by the board according to paragraph (d). If within one year the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>applicant does not meet all the requirements, or does not provide all of the information <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>requested, the applicant is considered ineligible and the application for licensure must <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>be closed.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>(f) Except as provided in paragraph (g), an applicant may not take more than <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>three times the advanced generalist or equivalent examination administered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>board. An applicant must receive a passing score on the masters or equivalent examination <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>designated by the board in no more than 18 months after the first time the applicant failed <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>the examination.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>(g) Notwithstanding paragraph (f), the board may allow an applicant to take, for a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>fourth or subsequent time, the advanced generalist or equivalent examination administered <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by <br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>the board if the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>(1) meets all requirements specified in paragraphs (a) to (e) other than passing the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>advanced generalist or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>(2) provides to the board a description of the efforts the applicant has made to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>improve the applicant's score and demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the efforts <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>are likely to improve the score; and<br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>(3) provides to the board letters of recommendation from two licensed social <br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>workers attesting to the applicant's ability to practice social work competently and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>ethically according to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>(h) An individual must not practice social work until the individual passes the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>examination and receives a social work license under this section or section 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>. If <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>the board has reason to believe that an applicant may be practicing social work without a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>license, except as provided in section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>, and the applicant has failed the advanced <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>generalist or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work <br/>
<a id="pl.12.35"></a><var>12.35</var>Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board, the board may notify the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.36"></a><var>12.36</var>applicant's employer that the applicant is not licensed as a social worker.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Licensure by examination; licensed independent clinical social </b><br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var><b>worker.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (h), to be licensed as a licensed independent <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>clinical social worker, an applicant for licensure by examination must provide evidence <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>satisfactory to the board that the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>(1) has received a graduate degree in social work from a program accredited by <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board, or a doctorate in social <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>work from an accredited university;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>(2) has completed 360 clock hours (one semester credit hour = 15 clock hours) in <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>the following clinical knowledge areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>(i) 108 clock hours (30 percent) in differential diagnosis and biopsychosocial <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>assessment including normative development and psychopathology across the life span;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>(ii) 36 clock hours (ten percent) in assessment-based clinical treatment planning with <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>measurable goals;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>(iii) 108 clock hours (30 percent) in clinical intervention methods informed by <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>research and current standards of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>(iv) 18 clock hours (five percent) in evaluation methodologies; <br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>(v) 72 clock hours (20 percent) in social work values and ethics, including cultural <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>context, diversity, and social policy; and<br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>    (vi) 18 clock hours (five percent) in culturally specific clinical assessment and <br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>intervention.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>This requirement may be satisfied through (A) a graduate degree program accredited <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of <br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board; or a doctorate in <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>social work from an accredited university; (B) postgraduate coursework; or (C) up to 90 <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>continuing education hours. The continuing education must have a course description <br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>available for public review and must include a posttest. Compliance with this requirement <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>must be documented on a form provided by the board. The board may conduct audits <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>of the information submitted in order to determine compliance with the requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>(3) has practiced clinical social work as defined in section 
<statute_ref>148E.010</statute_ref>, including both <br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>diagnosis and treatment, and has met the supervised practice requirements specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>sections 
<statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.125</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>(4) has passed the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association <br/>
<a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var>of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. Unless an <br/>
<a id="pl.13.36"></a><var>13.36</var>applicant applies for licensure by endorsement according to subdivision 7, an examination <br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>is not valid if it was taken and passed eight or more years prior to submitting a completed, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>signed application form provided by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>(5) has submitted a completed, signed application form provided by the board, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>including the applicable application fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>. For applications <br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>submitted electronically, a "signed application" means providing an attestation as specified <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>(6) has submitted the criminal background check fee and a form provided by the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>board authorizing a criminal background check according to subdivision 8;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>(7) has paid the license fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>(8) has not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards <br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>of practice specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>. If the applicant has engaged in <br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>action according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>(b) An application which is not completed and signed, or which is not accompanied <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>by the correct fee, must be returned to the applicant, along with any fee submitted, and is <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>void.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>(c) By submitting an application for licensure, an applicant authorizes the board to <br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>investigate any information provided or requested in the application. The board may <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>request that the applicant provide additional information, verification, or documentation.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>(d) Within one year of the time the board receives an application for licensure, the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>applicant must meet all the requirements specified in paragraph (a) and must provide all of <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>the information requested by the board according to paragraph (c). If within one year the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>applicant does not meet all the requirements, or does not provide all of the information <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>requested, the applicant is considered ineligible and the application for licensure must <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>be closed.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>(e) Except as provided in paragraph (f), an applicant may not take more than three <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>times the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. An applicant must <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>receive a passing score on the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>no later than 18 months after the first time the applicant failed the examination.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (e), the board may allow an applicant to take, for a <br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>fourth or subsequent time, the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.35"></a><var>14.35</var>board if the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>(1) meets all requirements specified in paragraphs (a) to (d) other than passing the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards <br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>or a similar examination body designated by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>(2) provides to the board a description of the efforts the applicant has made to <br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>improve the applicant's score and demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the efforts <br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>are likely to improve the score; and<br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>(3) provides to the board letters of recommendation from two licensed social <br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>workers attesting to the applicant's ability to practice social work competently and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>ethically according to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>(g) An individual must not practice social work until the individual passes the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>examination and receives a social work license under this section or section 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>. If <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>the board has reason to believe that an applicant may be practicing social work without a <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>license, and the applicant has failed the clinical or equivalent examination administered <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>the board, the board may notify the applicant's employer that the applicant is not licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>as a social worker.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Degrees from outside United States or Canada.</b> If an applicant receives <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>a degree from a program outside the United States or Canada that is not accredited by <br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>Work, or a similar examination body designated by the board, the degree does not fulfill <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>the requirements specified in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (1); 3, paragraph (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>clause (1); 4, paragraph (a), clause (1); or 5, paragraph (a), clause (1), unless the Council <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>on Social Work Education or a similar accreditation body designated by the board has <br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>determined through the council's international equivalency determination service that the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>degree earned is equivalent to the degree required.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Licensure by endorsement.</b> (a) An applicant for licensure by endorsement <br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>must hold a current license or credential to practice social work in another jurisdiction.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>(b) An applicant for licensure by endorsement who meets the qualifications of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>paragraph (a) and who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>passed the examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>similar examination body designated by the board for the applicable license in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>is not required to retake the licensing examination.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>(c) An application for licensure by endorsement must meet the applicable license <br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>requirements specified in subdivisions 1 to 6, except as provided in paragraph (d), and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.35"></a><var>15.35</var>submit the licensure by endorsement application fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.36"></a><var>15.36</var>(d) The following requirements apply:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>(1) An applicant for licensure by endorsement who is applying for licensure as <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>a licensed social worker must meet the requirements specified in section 148E.055, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>(2) An applicant for licensure by endorsement who is applying for licensure as a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>licensed graduate social worker must meet the requirements specified in section 148E.055, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>(3) An applicant for licensure by endorsement who is applying for licensure as <br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>a licensed independent social worker is not required to demonstrate that the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>has obtained 100 hours of supervision as specified in section 148E.110, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>provided that the applicant has engaged in authorized social work practice for a minimum <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>of 4,000 hours in another jurisdiction.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>(4) An applicant for licensure by endorsement as a licensed independent clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>social worker (i) is not required to meet the license requirements specified in subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>5, paragraph (a), clause (2), and (ii) is not required to demonstrate that the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>has obtained 200 hours of supervision as specified in section 148E.115, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>provided that the applicant has engaged in authorized clinical social work practice for a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>minimum of 4,000 hours in another jurisdiction.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Criminal background checks.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), an <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>initial license application must be accompanied by:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>(1) a form provided by the board authorizing the board to complete a criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>background check; and<br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>(2) the criminal background check fee specified by the Bureau of Criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>Apprehension.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>Criminal background check fees collected by the board must be used to reimburse <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for the criminal background checks.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>(b) An applicant who has previously submitted a license application authorizing the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>board to complete a criminal background check is exempt from the requirement specified <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>in paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>(c) If a criminal background check indicates that an applicant has engaged in <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>criminal behavior, the board may take action according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Effective date.</b> The effective date of an initial license is the day on which <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>the board receives the applicable license fee from an applicant approved for licensure.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Expiration date.</b> The expiration date of an initial license is the last day <br/>
<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>of the licensee's birth month in the second calendar year following the effective date of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.35"></a><var>16.35</var>the initial license.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Change in license.</b> (a) A licensee who changes from a licensed social <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>worker to a licensed graduate social worker, or from a licensed graduate social worker to a <br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>licensed independent social worker, or from a licensed graduate social worker or licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>independent social worker to a licensed independent clinical social worker, must pay the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>prorated share of the fee for the new license.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>(b) The effective date of the new license is the day on which the board receives the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>applicable license fee from an applicant approved for the new license.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>(c) The expiration date of the new license is the same date as the expiration date of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>the license held by the licensee prior to the change in the license.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.12.0"></a><a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>    Sec. 12. <b>[148E.060] TEMPORARY LICENSES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Students and other persons not currently licensed in another </b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var><b>jurisdiction.</b> The board may issue a temporary license to practice social work to an <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>applicant who is not licensed or credentialed to practice social work in any jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>but has:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>(1) applied for a license under section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>(2) applied for a temporary license on a form provided by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>(3) submitted a form provided by the board authorizing the board to complete a <br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>criminal background check;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>(4) passed the applicable licensure examination provided for in section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>(5) attested on a form provided by the board that the applicant has completed the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>requirements for a baccalaureate or graduate degree in social work from a program <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools <br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board, or a doctorate in <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>social work from an accredited university; and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>(6) not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>practice specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>. If the applicant has engaged in <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take <br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>action according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Emergency situations and persons currently licensed in another </b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var><b>jurisdiction.</b> The board may issue a temporary license to practice social work to an <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>applicant who is licensed or credentialed to practice social work in another jurisdiction, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>may or may not have applied for a license under section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref>, and has:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>(1) applied for a temporary license on a form provided by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.34"></a><var>17.34</var>(2) submitted a form provided by the board authorizing the board to complete a <br/>
<a id="pl.17.35"></a><var>17.35</var>criminal background check;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>(3) submitted evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is currently <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>licensed or credentialed to practice social work in another jurisdiction;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>(4) attested on a form provided by the board that the applicant has completed the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>requirements for a baccalaureate or graduate degree in social work from a program <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board, or a doctorate in <br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>social work from an accredited university; and<br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>(5) not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>practice specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>. If the applicant has engaged in <br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take <br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>action according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Teachers.</b> The board may issue a temporary license to practice social work <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>to an applicant whose permanent residence is outside the United States, who is teaching <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>social work at an academic institution in Minnesota for a period not to exceed 12 months, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>who may or may not have applied for a license under section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref>, and who has:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>(1) applied for a temporary license on a form provided by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>(2) submitted a form provided by the board authorizing the board to complete a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>criminal background check;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>(3) attested on a form provided by the board that the applicant has completed the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>requirements for a baccalaureate or graduate degree in social work; and<br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>(4) has not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>of practice specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>. If the applicant has engaged in <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>action according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Temporary license application fee.</b> An applicant for a temporary license <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>must pay the application fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref> plus the required fee for <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>the cost of the criminal background check. Only one fee for the cost of the criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>background check must be submitted when the applicant is applying for both a temporary <br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>license and a license under section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Temporary license term.</b> (a) A temporary license is valid until expiration, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>or until the board issues or denies the license according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref>, or until <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>the board revokes the temporary license, whichever comes first. A temporary license is <br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>nonrenewable.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.34"></a><var>18.34</var>(b) A temporary license issued according to subdivision 1 or 2 expires after six <br/>
<a id="pl.18.35"></a><var>18.35</var>months.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.36"></a><var>18.36</var>(c) A temporary license issued according to subdivision 3 expires after 12 months.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Licensee with temporary license; baccalaureate degree.</b> A licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>with a temporary license who has provided evidence to the board that the licensee has <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>completed the requirements for a baccalaureate degree in social work from a program <br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board may temporarily <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>engage in social work practice except that a licensee with a temporary license may not <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>engage in clinical social work practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Licensee with temporary license; graduate degree.</b> A licensee with a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>temporary license who has provided evidence to the board that the licensee has completed <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>the requirements for a graduate degree in social work from a program accredited by the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>or a similar accreditation body designated by the board may temporarily engage in social <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>work practice, including clinical practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Supervision requirements.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), an <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>applicant who is not currently licensed or credentialed to practice social work in another <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>jurisdiction and who obtains a temporary license may practice social work only under <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>the supervision of an individual licensed as a social worker who is eligible to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>supervision under sections 
<statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.125</statute_ref>. Before the applicant is approved <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>for licensure, the applicant's supervisor must attest to the board's satisfaction that the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>applicant has practiced social work under supervision. This supervision applies toward <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>the supervision required after licensure.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>(b) If an applicant is currently licensed or credentialed to practice social work in <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>another jurisdiction, and receives a temporary license according to subdivision 3, the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>requirements specified in paragraph (a) do not apply. However, if an applicant with a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>temporary license chooses to practice social work under supervision, the supervision <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>applies to the requirements specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.125</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Prohibition on practice.</b> An applicant for a temporary license must not <br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>practice social work in Minnesota, except as provided in section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>, until the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>applicant has been granted a temporary license.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Representation of professional status.</b> In making representations of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>professional status to the public, a licensee with a temporary license must state that the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>licensee has a temporary license.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Standards of practice.</b> A licensee with a temporary license must conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>all professional activities as a social worker according to the requirements of sections <br/>
<a id="pl.19.35"></a><var>19.35</var><statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Ineligibility.</b> An applicant who is currently practicing social work in <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>Minnesota in a setting that is not exempt under section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref> at the time of application <br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>is ineligible for a temporary license.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Revocation of temporary license.</b> The board may immediately revoke <br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>the temporary license of any licensee who violates any requirements of this section. The <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>revocation must be made for cause, without notice or opportunity to be heard. A licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>whose temporary license is revoked must immediately return the temporary license to <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>the board.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.13.0"></a><a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>    Sec. 13. <b>[148E.065] EXEMPTIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Other professionals.</b> Nothing in this chapter may be construed <br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>to prevent members of other professions or occupations from performing functions <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>for which they are qualified or licensed. This exception includes but is not limited to: <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>licensed physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, licensed psychologists, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>psychological practitioners, probation officers, members of the clergy and Christian <br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>Science practitioners, attorneys, marriage and family therapists, alcohol and drug <br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>counselors, professional counselors, school counselors, and registered occupational <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>therapists or certified occupational therapist assistants. These persons must not, however, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>hold themselves out to the public by any title or description stating or implying that they <br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>are engaged in the practice of social work, or that they are licensed to engage in the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>practice of social work. Persons engaged in the practice of social work are not exempt <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>from the board's jurisdiction solely by the use of one of the titles in this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Students.</b> An internship, externship, or any other social work experience <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>that is required for the completion of an accredited program of social work does not <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>constitute the practice of social work under this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Geographic waiver.</b> A geographic waiver may be granted by the board on <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>a case-by-case basis to agencies with special regional hiring problems. The waiver is for <br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>the purpose of permitting agencies to hire individuals who do not meet the qualifications <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>of section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref> or 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref> to practice social work.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>    Subd. 4. <b>City, county, and state agency social workers.</b> The licensure of city, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>county, and state agency social workers is voluntary. City, county, and state agencies <br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>employing social workers are not required to employ licensed social workers.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Tribes and private nonprofit agencies; voluntary licensure.</b> The <br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>licensure of social workers who are employed by federally recognized tribes, or by private <br/>
<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>nonprofit agencies whose primary service focus addresses ethnic minority populations, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>and who are themselves members of ethnic minority populations within those agencies, is <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>voluntary.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.14.0"></a><a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>    Sec. 14. <b>[148E.070] LICENSE RENEWALS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>License renewal term.</b> (a) If a license is renewed, the license must <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>be renewed for a two-year renewal term. The renewal term is the period from the effective <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>date of an initial or renewed license to the expiration date of the license.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>(b) The effective date of a renewed license is the day following the expiration date <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>of the expired license.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>(c) The expiration date of a renewed license is the last day of the licensee's birth <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>month in the second calendar year following the effective date of the renewed license.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Mailing license renewal notices.</b> The board must mail a notice for license <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>renewal to a licensee at least 45 days before the expiration date of the license. Mailing the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>notice by United States mail to the licensee's last known mailing address constitutes valid <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>mailing. Failure to receive the renewal notice does not relieve a licensee of the obligation <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>to renew a license and to pay the renewal fee.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Submitting license renewal applications.</b> (a) In order to renew a license, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>a licensee must submit:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>(1) a completed, signed application for license renewal; and<br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>(2) the applicable renewal fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>The completed, signed application and renewal fee must be received by the board prior to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>midnight of the day of the license expiration date. For renewals submitted electronically, a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>"signed application" means providing an attestation as specified by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>(b) An application which is not completed and signed, or which is not accompanied <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>by the correct fee, must be returned to the applicant, along with any fee submitted, and is <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>void.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>(c) The completed, signed application must include documentation that the licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>has met the continuing education requirements specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.130</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.170</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>and, if applicable, the supervised practice requirements specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var><statute_ref>148E.125</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>(d) By submitting a renewal application, an applicant authorizes the board to:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>(1) investigate any information provided or requested in the application. The <br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>board may request that the applicant provide additional information, verification, or <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>documentation;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.34"></a><var>21.34</var>(2) conduct an audit to determine if the applicant has met the continuing education <br/>
<a id="pl.21.35"></a><var>21.35</var>requirements specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.130</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.170</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>(3) if applicable, conduct an audit to determine whether the applicant has met the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>supervision requirements specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.125</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>(e) If a licensee's application for license renewal meets the requirements specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>paragraph (a), the licensee may continue to practice after the license expiration date until <br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>the board approves or denies the application.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Renewal late fee.</b> An application that is received after the license <br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>expiration date must be accompanied by the renewal late fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>in addition to the applicable renewal fee. The application, renewal fee, and renewal late <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>fee must be received by the board within 60 days of the license expiration date, or the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>license automatically expires.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Expired license.</b> (a) If an application does not meet the requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>specified in subdivisions 3 and 4, the license automatically expires. A licensee whose <br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>license has expired may reactivate a license by meeting the requirements in section <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var><statute_ref>148E.080</statute_ref> or be relicensed by meeting the requirements specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>(b) The board may take action according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref> based on <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>a licensee's conduct before the expiration of the license.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>(c) An expired license may be reactivated within one year of the expiration date <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.080</statute_ref>. After one year of the expiration date, an individual may <br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>apply for a new license according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.15.0"></a><a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>    Sec. 15. <b>[148E.075] INACTIVE LICENSES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Inactive status.</b> (a) A licensee qualifies for inactive status under <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>either of the circumstances described in paragraph (b) or (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>(b) A licensee qualifies for inactive status when the licensee is granted temporary <br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>leave from active practice. A licensee qualifies for temporary leave from active practice if <br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>the licensee demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the licensee is not engaged <br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>in the practice of social work in any setting, including settings in which social workers <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>are exempt from licensure according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>. A licensee who is granted <br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>temporary leave from active practice may reactivate the license according to section <br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var><statute_ref>148E.080</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>(c) A licensee qualifies for inactive status when a licensee is granted an emeritus <br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>license. A licensee qualifies for an emeritus license if the licensee demonstrates to the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>satisfaction of the board that:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>(1) the licensee is retired from social work practice; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var>(2) the licensee is not engaged in the practice of social work in any setting, including <br/>
<a id="pl.22.35"></a><var>22.35</var>settings in which social workers are exempt from licensure according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>A licensee who possesses an emeritus license may reactivate the license according to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>section 
<statute_ref>148E.080</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Application.</b> A licensee may apply for inactive status:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>(1) at any time by submitting an application for a temporary leave from active <br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>practice or for an emeritus license; or<br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>(2) as an alternative to applying for the renewal of a license by so recording on <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>the application for license renewal and submitting the completed, signed application to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>An application that is not completed or signed, or that is not accompanied by the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>correct fee, must be returned to the applicant, along with any fee submitted, and is void. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>For applications submitted electronically, a "signed application" means providing an <br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>attestation as specified by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Fee.</b> (a) Regardless of when the application for inactive status is submitted, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>the temporary leave or emeritus license fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>, whichever is <br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>applicable, must accompany the application. A licensee who is approved for inactive <br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>status before the license expiration date is not entitled to receive a refund for any portion <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>of the license or renewal fee.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>(b) If an application for temporary leave is received after the license expiration date, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>the licensee must pay a renewal late fee as specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref> in addition to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>the temporary leave fee.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Time limits for temporary leaves.</b> A licensee may maintain an inactive <br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>license on temporary leave for no more than five consecutive years. If a licensee does <br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>not apply for reactivation within 60 days following the end of the consecutive five-year <br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>period, the license automatically expires.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Time limits for emeritus license.</b> A licensee with an emeritus license may <br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>not apply for reactivation according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.080</statute_ref> after five years following the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>granting of the emeritus license. However, after five years following the granting of the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>emeritus license, an individual may apply for new licensure according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Prohibition on practice.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a <br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>licensee whose license is inactive must not practice, attempt to practice, offer to practice, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>or advertise or hold out as authorized to practice social work.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>(b) The board may grant a variance to the requirements of paragraph (a) if a licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>on inactive status provides emergency social work services. A variance is granted only <br/>
<a id="pl.23.34"></a><var>23.34</var>if the board provides the variance in writing to the licensee. The board may impose <br/>
<a id="pl.23.35"></a><var>23.35</var>conditions or restrictions on the variance.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Representations of professional status.</b> In making representations of <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>professional status to the public, a licensee whose license is inactive must state that the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>license is inactive and that the licensee cannot practice social work.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Disciplinary or other action.</b> The board may resolve any pending <br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>complaints against a licensee before approving an application for inactive status. The <br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>board may take action according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref> against a licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>whose license is inactive based on conduct occurring before the license is inactive or <br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>conduct occurring while the license is inactive.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.16.0"></a><a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>    Sec. 16. <b>[148E.080] REACTIVATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Mailing notices to licensees on temporary leave.</b> The board must <br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>mail a notice for reactivation to a licensee on temporary leave at least 45 days before the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>expiration date of the license according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.075, subdivision 4</statute_ref>. Mailing the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>notice by United States mail to the licensee's last known mailing address constitutes <br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>valid mailing. Failure to receive the reactivation notice does not relieve a licensee of the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>obligation to comply with the provisions of this section to reactivate a license.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Reactivation from a temporary leave or emeritus status.</b> To reactivate a <br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>license from a temporary leave or emeritus status, a licensee must do the following within <br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>the time period specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.075, subdivisions 4 and 5</statute_ref>:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>(1) complete an application form specified by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>(2) document compliance with the continuing education requirements specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>subdivision 4;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>(3) submit a supervision plan, if required;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>(4) pay the reactivation of an inactive licensee fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>(5) pay the wall certificate fee according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.095, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>paragraph (b) or (c), if the licensee needs a duplicate license.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Reactivation of an expired license.</b> To reactivate an expired license, a <br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>licensee must do the following within one year of the expiration date:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>(1) complete an application form specified by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>(2) document compliance with the continuing education requirements that were <br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>in effect at the time the license expired;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>(3) document compliance with the supervision requirements, if applicable, that were <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>in effect at the time the license expired; and<br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>(4) pay the reactivation of an expired license fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.34"></a><var>24.34</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Continuing education requirements.</b> (a) A licensee who is on temporary <br/>
<a id="pl.24.35"></a><var>24.35</var>leave or who has an emeritus license must obtain the continuing education hours that <br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>would be required if the license was active. At the time of reactivation, the licensee must <br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>document compliance with the continuing education requirements specified in sections <br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var><statute_ref>148E.130</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.170</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>(b) A licensee applying for reactivation according to subdivision 2 or 3 may apply <br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>for a variance to the continuing education requirements according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.130</statute_ref> to <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var><statute_ref>148E.170</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Reactivation of a voluntarily terminated license.</b> To reactivate a <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>voluntarily terminated license, a licensee must do the following within one year of the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>date the voluntary termination takes effect:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>(1) complete an application form specified by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>(2) document compliance with the continuing education requirements that were in <br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>effect at the time the license was voluntarily terminated;<br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>(3) document compliance with the supervision requirements, if applicable, that were <br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>in effect at the time the license was voluntarily terminated; and<br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>(4) pay the reactivation of an expired or voluntarily terminated license fee specified <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.17.0"></a><a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>    Sec. 17. <b>[148E.085] VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Requests for voluntary termination.</b> (a) A licensee may request <br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>voluntary termination of a license if the licensee demonstrates to the satisfaction of the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>board that the licensee is not engaged in the practice of social work in any setting except <br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>settings in which social workers are exempt from licensure according to section 148E.065.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>(b) A licensee may apply for voluntary termination:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>(1) at any time by submitting an application; or<br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>(2) as an alternative to applying for the renewal of a license by so recording on <br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>the application for license renewal and submitting the completed, signed application to <br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>For applications submitted electronically, a "signed application" means providing an <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>attestation as specified by the board. An application that is not completed and signed must <br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>be returned to the applicant and is void.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>(c) The board may resolve any pending complaints against a licensee before <br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>approving a request for voluntary termination.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Application for new licensure.</b> A licensee who has voluntarily terminated <br/>
<a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>a license may not reactivate the license after one year following the date the voluntary <br/>
<a id="pl.25.34"></a><var>25.34</var>termination takes effect. However, a licensee who has voluntarily terminated a license <br/>
<a id="pl.25.35"></a><var>25.35</var>may apply for a new license according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Prohibition on practice.</b> A licensee who has voluntarily terminated a <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>license must not practice, attempt to practice, offer to practice, or advertise or hold out as <br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>authorized to practice social work, except when the individual is exempt from licensure <br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Disciplinary or other action.</b> The board may take action according to <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref> against a licensee whose license has been terminated <br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>based on conduct occurring before the license is terminated or for practicing social <br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>work without a license.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.18.0"></a><a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>    Sec. 18. <b>[148E.090] NAME; CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Name.</b> A licensee must use the licensee's legal name or a professional <br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>name. If the licensee uses a professional name, the licensee must inform the board in <br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>writing of both the licensee's professional name and legal name and must comply with <br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>the requirements of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Legal name change.</b> Within 30 days after changing the licensee's legal <br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>name, a licensee must:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>(1) request a new license wall certificate;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>(2) provide legal verification of the name change; and<br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>(3) pay the license wall certificate fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Professional name change.</b> Within 30 days after changing the licensee's <br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>professional name, a licensee must:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>(1) request a new license wall certificate;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>(2) provide a notarized statement attesting to the name change; and<br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>(3) pay the license wall certificate fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Address or telephone change.</b> When a licensee changes a mailing <br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>address, home address, work address, e-mail address, or daytime public telephone number, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>the licensee must notify the board of the change electronically or in writing no more <br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>than 30 days after the date of the change.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.19.0"></a><a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>    Sec. 19. <b>[148E.095] LICENSE CERTIFICATE OR CARD.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>License wall certificate.</b> (a) The board must issue a new license <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>wall certificate when the board issues a new license. No fee in addition to the applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>license fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref> is required.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>(b) The board must replace a license wall certificate when:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>(1) a licensee submits an affidavit to the board that the original license wall <br/>
<a id="pl.26.34"></a><var>26.34</var>certificate was lost, stolen, or destroyed; and<br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>(2) the licensee submits the license wall certificate fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>(c) The board must issue a revised license wall certificate when:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>(1) a licensee requests a revised license wall certificate according to this section; and<br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>(2) a licensee submits the license wall certificate fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>(d) The board must issue an additional license wall certificate when:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>(1) a licensee submits a written request for a new certificate because the licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>practices in more than one location; and<br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>(2) the licensee submits the license wall certificate fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>    Subd. 2. <b>License card.</b> (a) The board must issue a new license card when the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>board issues a new license. No fee in addition to the applicable license fee specified <br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref> is required.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>(b) The board must replace a license card when a licensee submits:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>(1) an affidavit to the board that the original license card was lost, stolen, or <br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>destroyed; and<br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>(2) the license card fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>(c) The board must issue a revised license card when the licensee submits a written <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>request for a new license wall certificate because of a new professional or legal name <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.090, subdivision 2</statute_ref> or 3. No fee in addition to the one specified <br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>in subdivision 1, paragraph (b), is required.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.20.0"></a><a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>    Sec. 20. <b>[148E.100] LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS; SUPERVISED </b><br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var><b>PRACTICE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Supervision required after licensure.</b> After receiving a license <br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>from the board as a licensed social worker, the licensed social worker must obtain at least <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>100 hours of supervision according to the requirements of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Practice requirements.</b> The supervision required by subdivision 1 must be <br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>obtained during the first 4,000 hours of postbaccalaureate social work practice authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>by law. At least four hours of supervision must be obtained during every 160 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Types of supervision.</b> Of the 100 hours of supervision required under <br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>subdivision 1:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>(1) 50 hours must be provided through one-on-one supervision, including: (i) <br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>a minimum of 25 hours of in-person supervision, and (ii) no more than 25 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.33"></a><var>27.33</var>supervision via eye-to-eye electronic media; and<br/>
<a id="pl.27.34"></a><var>27.34</var>(2) 50 hours must be provided through: (i) one-on-one supervision, or (ii) group <br/>
<a id="pl.27.35"></a><var>27.35</var>supervision. The supervision may be in-person, by telephone, or via eye-to-eye electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>media. The supervision must not be provided by e-mail. Group supervision is limited to <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>six members not counting the supervisor or supervisors.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Supervisor requirements.</b> The supervision required by subdivision 1 must <br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>be provided by a supervisor who:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>(1) is a licensed social worker who has completed the supervised practice <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>requirements;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>(2) is a licensed graduate social worker, licensed independent social worker, or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>licensed independent clinical social worker; or<br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>(3) meets the requirements specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.120, subdivision 2</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Supervisee requirements.</b> The supervisee must:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>(1) to the satisfaction of the supervisor, practice competently and ethically according <br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>(2) receive supervision in the following content areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>(i) development of professional values and responsibilities;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var>(ii) practice skills;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>(iii) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>(iv) ensuring continuing competence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>(v) ethical standards of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>(3) submit a supervision plan according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 1</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>(4) if the board audits the supervisee's supervised practice, submit verification of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>supervised practice according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>    Subd. 6. <b>After completion of supervision requirements.</b> A licensed social worker <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>who fulfills the supervision requirements specified in subdivisions 1 to 5 is not required to <br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>be supervised after completion of the supervision requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Attestation.</b> The social worker and the social worker's supervisor must <br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>attest that the supervisee has met or has made progress on meeting the applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>supervision requirements according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 2</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.21.0"></a><a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>    Sec. 21. <b>[148E.105] LICENSED GRADUATE SOCIAL WORKERS WHO DO </b><br/>
<a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var><b>NOT PRACTICE CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK; SUPERVISED PRACTICE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Supervision required after licensure.</b> After receiving a license <br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>from the board as a licensed graduate social worker, a licensed graduate social worker <br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>must obtain at least 100 hours of supervision according to the requirements of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Practice requirements.</b> The supervision required by subdivision 1 must <br/>
<a id="pl.28.34"></a><var>28.34</var>be obtained during the first 4,000 hours of postgraduate social work practice authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>by law. At least four hours of supervision must be obtained during every 160 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Types of supervision.</b> Of the 100 hours of supervision required under <br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>subdivision 1:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>(1) 50 hours must be provided though one-on-one supervision, including: (i) <br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>a minimum of 25 hours of in-person supervision, and (ii) no more than 25 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>supervision via eye-to-eye electronic media; and<br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>(2) 50 hours must be provided through: (i) one-on-one supervision, or (ii) group <br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>supervision. The supervision may be in-person, by telephone, or via eye-to-eye electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>media. The supervision must not be provided by e-mail. Group supervision is limited <br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>to six supervisees.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Supervisor requirements.</b> The supervision required by subdivision 1 must <br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>be provided by a supervisor who meets the requirements specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.120</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>The supervision must be provided by a:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>(1) licensed independent social worker; <br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>(2) licensed graduate social worker who has completed the supervised practice <br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>requirements; <br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>(3) licensed independent clinical social worker; or <br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>(4) a supervisor who meets the requirements specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.120, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>subdivision 2
</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Supervisee requirements.</b> The supervisee must:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>(1) to the satisfaction of the supervisor, practice competently and ethically according <br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>(2) receive supervision in the following content areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>(i) development of professional values and responsibilities;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>(ii) practice skills;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>(iii) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>(iv) ensuring continuing competence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>(v) ethical standards of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>(3) submit a supervision plan according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 1</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>(4) verify supervised practice according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, if:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var>(i) the board audits the supervisee's supervised practice; or<br/>
<a id="pl.29.33"></a><var>29.33</var>(ii) a licensed graduate social worker applies for a licensed independent social <br/>
<a id="pl.29.34"></a><var>29.34</var>worker license.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.35"></a><var>29.35</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Supervision not required after completion of supervision requirements.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.29.36"></a><var>29.36</var>A licensed graduate social worker who fulfills the supervision requirements specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>subdivisions 1 to 5, and who does not practice clinical social work, is not required to be <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>supervised after completion of the supervision requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Attestation.</b> A social worker and the social worker's supervisor must attest <br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>that the supervisee has met or has made progress on meeting the applicable supervision <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>requirements according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 2</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Eligibility to apply for licensure as a licensed independent social </b><br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var><b>worker.</b> Upon completion of 4,000 hours of social work practice, including at least 100 <br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>hours of supervision according to the requirements of this section, a licensed graduate <br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>social worker is eligible to apply for a licensed independent social worker license <br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>according to section 148E.110.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.22.0"></a><a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>    Sec. 22. <b>[148E.106] LICENSED GRADUATE SOCIAL WORKERS WHO </b><br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var><b>PRACTICE CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK; SUPERVISED PRACTICE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Supervision required after licensure.</b> After receiving a license <br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>from the board as a licensed graduate social worker, a licensed graduate social worker <br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>must obtain at least 200 hours of supervision according to the requirements of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Practice requirements.</b> The supervision required by subdivision 1 must <br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>be obtained during the first 4,000 hours of postgraduate social work practice authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>by law. At least eight hours of supervision must be obtained during every 160 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Types of supervision.</b> Of the 200 hours of supervision required under <br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>subdivision 1:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>(1) 100 hours must be provided through one-on-one supervision, including: (i) <br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>a minimum of 50 hours of in-person supervision, and (ii) no more than 50 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>supervision via eye-to-eye electronic media; and<br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>(2) 100 hours must be provided through: (i) one-on-one supervision, or (ii) group <br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>supervision. The supervision may be in-person, by telephone, or via eye-to-eye electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>media. The supervision must not be provided by e-mail. Group supervision is limited <br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>to six supervisees.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Supervisor requirements.</b> The supervision required by subdivision 1 must <br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>be provided by a supervisor who meets the requirements specified in section 148E.120. <br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>The supervision must be provided:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>(1) by a licensed independent clinical social worker; or<br/>
<a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var>(2) by a supervisor who meets the requirements specified in section 148E.120, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.34"></a><var>30.34</var>subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.35"></a><var>30.35</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Supervisee requirements.</b> The supervisee must:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>(1) to the satisfaction of the supervisor, practice competently and ethically according <br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>(2) receive supervision in the following content areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>(i) development of professional values and responsibilities;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>(ii) practice skills;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>(iii) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>(iv) ensuring continuing competence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>(v) ethical standards of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>(3) submit a supervision plan according to section 148E.125, subdivision 1; and <br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>(4) verify supervised practice according to section 148E.125, subdivision 3, if:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>(i) the board audits the supervisee's supervised practice; or<br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>(ii) a licensed graduate social worker applies for a licensed independent clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>social worker license.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Supervision required.</b> A licensed graduate social worker must not engage <br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>in clinical social work practice except under supervision by a licensed independent <br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>clinical social worker or an alternate supervisor designated according to section 148E.120, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Limit on practice of clinical social work.</b> (a) Except as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>subdivision 8, a licensed graduate social worker must not engage in clinical social work <br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>practice under supervision for more than 8,000 hours. In order to practice clinical social <br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>work for more than 8,000 hours, a licensed graduate social worker must obtain a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>independent clinical social worker license.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (a), the board may grant a <br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>licensed graduate social worker permission to engage in clinical social work practice for <br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>more than 8,000 hours if the licensed graduate social worker petitions the board and <br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that for reasons of personal hardship the licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>graduate social worker should be granted an extension to continue practicing clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>social work under supervision for up to an additional 2,000 hours.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Eligibility to apply for licensure as a licensed independent social </b><br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var><b>worker.</b> Upon completion of 4,000 hours of clinical social work practice, including at <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>least 1,800 hours of direct clinical client contact and 200 hours of supervision according to <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>the requirements of this section, a licensed graduate social worker is eligible to apply for a <br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>licensed independent clinical social worker license under section 148E.115, subdivision 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.34"></a><var>31.34</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Attestation.</b> A social worker and the social worker's supervisor must attest <br/>
<a id="pl.31.35"></a><var>31.35</var>that the supervisee has met or has made progress on meeting the applicable supervision <br/>
<a id="pl.31.36"></a><var>31.36</var>requirements according to section 148E.125, subdivision 2.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.23.0"></a><a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>    Sec. 23. <b>[148E.110] LICENSED INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKERS; </b><br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var><b>SUPERVISED PRACTICE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Supervision required before licensure.</b> Before becoming licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>as a licensed independent social worker, a person must have obtained at least 100 hours <br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>of supervision during 4,000 hours of postgraduate social work practice required by law <br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>according to the requirements of section 
<statute_ref>148E.105, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5</statute_ref>. At least four <br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>hours of supervision must be obtained during every 160 hours of practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Licensed independent social workers; clinical social work after </b><br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var><b>licensure.</b> After licensure, a licensed independent social worker must not engage in <br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>clinical social work practice except under supervision by a licensed independent clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>social worker or an alternate supervisor designated according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.120, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>subdivision 2
</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Limit on practice of clinical social work.</b> (a) Except as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>paragraph (b), a licensed independent social worker must not engage in clinical social <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>work practice under supervision for more than 8,000 hours. In order to practice clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>social work for more than 8,000 hours, a licensed independent social worker must obtain a <br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>licensed independent clinical social worker license.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (a), the board may grant a <br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>licensed independent social worker permission to engage in clinical social work practice <br/>
<a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var>for more than 8,000 hours if the licensed independent social worker petitions the board <br/>
<a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>and demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that for reasons of personal hardship the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>licensed independent social worker should be granted an extension to continue practicing <br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>clinical social work under supervision for up to an additional 2,000 hours.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Licensed independent social workers who do not practice clinical </b><br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var><b>social work after licensure.</b> After licensure, a licensed independent social worker is not <br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>required to be supervised if the licensed independent social worker does not practice <br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>clinical social work.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.24.0"></a><a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>    Sec. 24. <b>[148E.115] LICENSED INDEPENDENT CLINICAL SOCIAL </b><br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var><b>WORKERS; SUPERVISION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Supervision required before licensure.</b> Before becoming licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>as a licensed independent clinical social worker, a person must have obtained at least 200 <br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>hours of supervision during 4,000 hours of postgraduate clinical practice required by law <br/>
<a id="pl.32.33"></a><var>32.33</var>according to the requirements of section 
<statute_ref></statute_ref>148E.106.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.34"></a><var>32.34</var>    Subd. 2. <b>No supervision required after licensure.</b> After licensure, a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.32.35"></a><var>32.35</var>independent clinical social worker is not required to be supervised.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.25.0"></a><a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>    Sec. 25. <b>[148E.120] REQUIREMENTS OF SUPERVISORS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Supervisors licensed as social workers.</b> (a) Except as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>paragraph (b), to be eligible to provide supervision under this section, a social worker must:<br/>
<statute_ref></statute_ref>
<statute_ref></statute_ref><a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>(1) have at least 2,000 hours of experience in authorized social work practice. If <br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>the person is providing clinical supervision, the 2,000 hours must include 1,000 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>experience in clinical practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>(2) have completed 30 hours of training in supervision through coursework from <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>an accredited college or university, or through continuing education in compliance with <br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>sections 148E.130 to 148E.170;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>(3) be competent in the activities being supervised; and <br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>(4) attest, on a form provided by the board, that the social worker has met the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>applicable requirements specified in this section and sections 148E.100 to 148E.115. The <br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>board may audit the information provided to determine compliance with the requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>(b) If the board determines that supervision is not obtainable from an individual <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>meeting the requirements specified in paragraph (a), the board may approve an alternate <br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>supervisor according to subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Alternate supervisors.</b> (a) The board may approve an alternate supervisor <br/>
<a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>if:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>(1) the board determines that supervision is not obtainable according to paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>(b);<br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>(2) the licensee requests in the supervision plan submitted according to section <br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var><statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, that an alternate supervisor conduct the supervision;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>(3) the licensee describes the proposed supervision and the name and qualifications <br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>of the proposed alternate supervisor; and<br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>(4) the requirements of paragraph (d) are met.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>(b) The board may determine that supervision is not obtainable if:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>(1) the licensee provides documentation as an attachment to the supervision plan <br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>submitted according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, that the licensee has conducted a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var>thorough search for a supervisor meeting the applicable licensure requirements specified <br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.115</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>(2) the licensee demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the search was <br/>
<a id="pl.33.33"></a><var>33.33</var>unsuccessful; and<br/>
<a id="pl.33.34"></a><var>33.34</var>(3) the licensee describes the extent of the search and the names and locations of <br/>
<a id="pl.33.35"></a><var>33.35</var>the persons and organizations contacted.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>(c) The requirements specified in paragraph (b) do not apply to obtaining supervision <br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>for clinical practice if the board determines that there are five or fewer licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>independent clinical social workers in the county where the licensee practices social work.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>(d) An alternate supervisor must:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>(1) be an unlicensed social worker who is employed in, and provides the supervision <br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>in, a setting exempt from licensure by section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>, and who has qualifications <br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>equivalent to the applicable requirements specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.115</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>(2) be a social worker engaged in authorized practice in Iowa, Manitoba, North <br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>Dakota, Ontario, South Dakota, or Wisconsin, and has the qualifications equivalent to the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>applicable requirements specified in sections 148E.100 to 148E.115; or<br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>(3) be a licensed marriage and family therapist or a mental health professional <br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>as established by section 
<statute_ref>245.462, subdivision 18</statute_ref>, or 
<statute_ref>245.4871, subdivision 27</statute_ref>, or an <br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>equivalent mental health professional, as determined by the board, who is licensed or <br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>credentialed by a state, territorial, provincial, or foreign licensing agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>In order to qualify to provide clinical supervision of a licensed graduate social <br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>worker or licensed independent social worker engaged in clinical practice, the alternate <br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>supervisor must be a mental health professional as established by section 
<statute_ref>245.462, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var>subdivision 18
</statute_ref>, or 
<statute_ref>245.4871, subdivision 27</statute_ref>, or an equivalent mental health professional, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>as determined by the board, who is licensed or credentialed by a state, territorial, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>provincial, or foreign licensing agency.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.26.0"></a><a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>    Sec. 26. <b>[148E.125] DOCUMENTATION OF SUPERVISION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Supervision plan.</b> (a) A social worker must submit, on a form <br/>
<a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>provided by the board, a supervision plan for meeting the supervision requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.120</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>(b) The supervision plan must be submitted no later than 90 days after the licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>begins a social work practice position after becoming licensed.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>(c) For failure to submit the supervision plan within 90 days after beginning a social <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>work practice position, a licensee must pay the supervision plan late fee specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref> when the licensee applies for license renewal.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>(d) A license renewal application submitted according to paragraph (a) must not be <br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var>approved unless the board has received a supervision plan.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.32"></a><var>34.32</var>(e) The supervision plan must include the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.33"></a><var>34.33</var>(1) the name of the supervisee, the name of the agency in which the supervisee is <br/>
<a id="pl.34.34"></a><var>34.34</var>being supervised, and the supervisee's position title;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.35"></a><var>34.35</var>(2) the name and qualifications of the person providing the supervision;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>(3) the number of hours of one-on-one in-person supervision and the number and <br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>type of additional hours of supervision to be completed by the supervisee;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>(4) the supervisee's position description;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var>(5) a brief description of the supervision the supervisee will receive in the following <br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>content areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>(i) clinical practice, if applicable;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>(ii) development of professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>(iii) practice methods;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>(iv) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>(v) ensuring continuing competence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var>(vi) ethical standards of practice; and<br/>
<a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>(6) if applicable, a detailed description of the supervisee's clinical social work <br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>practice, addressing:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>(i) the client population, the range of presenting issues, and the diagnoses;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>(ii) the clinical modalities that were utilized; and<br/>
<a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>(iii) the process utilized for determining clinical diagnoses, including the diagnostic <br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>instruments used and the role of the supervisee in the diagnostic process.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>(f) The board must receive a revised supervision plan within 90 days of any of the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>following changes:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>(1) the supervisee has a new supervisor;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>(2) the supervisee begins a new social work position;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>(3) the scope or content of the supervisee's social work practice changes substantially;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var>(4) the number of practice or supervision hours changes substantially; or<br/>
<a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var>(5) the type of supervision changes as supervision is described in section 
<statute_ref>148E.100, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var>subdivision 3
</statute_ref>, or 
<statute_ref>148E.105, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, or as required in section 
<statute_ref>148E.115, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>4
</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.27"></a><var>35.27</var>(g) For failure to submit a revised supervision plan as required in paragraph (f), a <br/>
<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>supervisee must pay the supervision plan late fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>, when <br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>the supervisee applies for license renewal.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>(h) The board must approve the supervisor and the supervision plan.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Attestation.</b> (a) When a supervisee submits renewal application materials <br/>
<a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>to the board, the supervisee and supervisor must submit an attestation providing the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.33"></a><var>35.33</var>following information on a form provided by the board:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.34"></a><var>35.34</var>(1) the name of the supervisee, the name of the agency in which the supervisee is <br/>
<a id="pl.35.35"></a><var>35.35</var>being supervised, and the supervisee's position title;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.36"></a><var>35.36</var>(2) the name and qualifications of the supervisor;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>(3) the number of hours and dates of each type of supervision completed;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>(4) the supervisee's position description;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>(5) a declaration that the supervisee has not engaged in conduct in violation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>standards of practice specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>(6) a declaration that the supervisee has practiced competently and ethically <br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>according to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values; and<br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>(7) a list of the content areas in which the supervisee has received supervision, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>including the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>(i) clinical practice, if applicable;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>(ii) development of professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>(iii) practice methods;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>(iv) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var>(v) ensuring continuing competence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.36.14"></a><var>36.14</var>(vi) ethical standards of practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.15"></a><var>36.15</var>(b) The information provided on the attestation form must demonstrate to the board's <br/>
<a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var>satisfaction that the supervisee has met or has made progress on meeting the applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>supervised practice requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Verification of supervised practice.</b> (a) In addition to receiving the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>attestation required according to subdivision 2, the board must receive verification of <br/>
<a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var>supervised practice if:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>(1) the board audits the supervision of a supervisee according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.070, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var>subdivision 3
</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.36.23"></a><var>36.23</var>(2) an applicant applies for a license as a licensed independent social worker or as a <br/>
<a id="pl.36.24"></a><var>36.24</var>licensed independent clinical social worker.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>(b) When verification of supervised practice is required according to paragraph (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.36.26"></a><var>36.26</var>the board must receive from the supervisor the following information on a form provided <br/>
<a id="pl.36.27"></a><var>36.27</var>by the board:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.28"></a><var>36.28</var>(1) the name of the supervisee, the name of the agency in which the supervisee is <br/>
<a id="pl.36.29"></a><var>36.29</var>being supervised, and the supervisee's position title;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.30"></a><var>36.30</var>(2) the name and qualifications of the supervisor;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.31"></a><var>36.31</var>(3) the number of hours and dates of each type of supervision completed;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.32"></a><var>36.32</var>(4) the supervisee's position description;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.33"></a><var>36.33</var>(5) a declaration that the supervisee has not engaged in conduct in violation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.34"></a><var>36.34</var>standards of practice specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.35"></a><var>36.35</var>(6) a declaration that the supervisee has practiced ethically and competently <br/>
<a id="pl.36.36"></a><var>36.36</var>according to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var>(7) a list of the content areas in which the supervisee has received supervision, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var>including the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var>(i) clinical practice, if applicable;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var>(ii) development of professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.5"></a><var>37.5</var>(iii) practice methods;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var>(iv) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var>(v) ensuring continuing competence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var>(vi) ethical standards of practice; and<br/>
<a id="pl.37.9"></a><var>37.9</var>(8) if applicable, a detailed description of the supervisee's clinical social work <br/>
<a id="pl.37.10"></a><var>37.10</var>practice, addressing:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.11"></a><var>37.11</var>(i) the client population, the range of presenting issues, and the diagnoses;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.12"></a><var>37.12</var>(ii) the clinical modalities that were utilized; and<br/>
<a id="pl.37.13"></a><var>37.13</var>(iii) the process utilized for determining clinical diagnoses, including the diagnostic <br/>
<a id="pl.37.14"></a><var>37.14</var>instruments used and the role of the supervisee in the diagnostic process.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.15"></a><var>37.15</var>(c) The information provided on the verification form must demonstrate to the board's <br/>
<a id="pl.37.16"></a><var>37.16</var>satisfaction that the supervisee has met the applicable supervised practice requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.17"></a><var>37.17</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Alternative verification of supervised practice.</b> Notwithstanding the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.18"></a><var>37.18</var>requirements of subdivision 3, the board may accept alternative verification of supervised <br/>
<a id="pl.37.19"></a><var>37.19</var>practice if a supervisee demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the supervisee is <br/>
<a id="pl.37.20"></a><var>37.20</var>unable to locate a former supervisor to provide the required information.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.27.0"></a><a id="pl.37.21"></a><var>37.21</var>    Sec. 27. <b>[148E.130] CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.37.22"></a><var>37.22</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Total clock hours required.</b> At the time of license renewal, a <br/>
<a id="pl.37.23"></a><var>37.23</var>licensee must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has, during the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.24"></a><var>37.24</var>renewal term, completed at least 40 clock hours of continuing education.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.25"></a><var>37.25</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Ethics requirement.</b> At least two of the clock hours required under <br/>
<a id="pl.37.26"></a><var>37.26</var>subdivision 1 must be in social work ethics.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.27"></a><var>37.27</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Requirement for LICSWs.</b> For licensed independent clinical social <br/>
<a id="pl.37.28"></a><var>37.28</var>workers, at least 24 of the clock hours required under subdivision 1 must be in the clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.37.29"></a><var>37.29</var>content areas specified in section 148E.055, subdivision 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.30"></a><var>37.30</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Requirement for supervisors.</b> For social workers providing supervision <br/>
<a id="pl.37.31"></a><var>37.31</var>according to sections 148E.100 to 148E.125, at least six of the clock hours required under <br/>
<a id="pl.37.32"></a><var>37.32</var>subdivision 1 must be in the practice of supervision.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.33"></a><var>37.33</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Independent study.</b> Independent study must not consist of more than ten <br/>
<a id="pl.37.34"></a><var>37.34</var>clock hours of continuing education per renewal term. Independent study must be for <br/>
<a id="pl.37.35"></a><var>37.35</var>publication, public presentation, or professional development. Independent study includes, <br/>
<a id="pl.38.1"></a><var>38.1</var>but is not limited to, electronic study. For purposes of subdivision 6, independent study <br/>
<a id="pl.38.2"></a><var>38.2</var>includes consultation with an experienced supervisor regarding the practice of supervision.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.3"></a><var>38.3</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Coursework.</b> One credit of coursework in a semester-based academic <br/>
<a id="pl.38.4"></a><var>38.4</var>institution is the equivalent of 15 clock hours.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.5"></a><var>38.5</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Prorated renewal term.</b> If the licensee's renewal term is prorated to be <br/>
<a id="pl.38.6"></a><var>38.6</var>less or more than 24 months, the required number of continuing education clock hours is <br/>
<a id="pl.38.7"></a><var>38.7</var>prorated proportionately.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.28.0"></a><a id="pl.38.8"></a><var>38.8</var>    Sec. 28. <b>[148E.135] APPROVAL OF CLOCK HOURS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.38.9"></a><var>38.9</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Ways of approving clock hours.</b> The clock hours required under <br/>
<a id="pl.38.10"></a><var>38.10</var>section 
<statute_ref>148E.130</statute_ref> must be approved in one or more of the following ways:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.11"></a><var>38.11</var>(1) the hours must be offered by a continuing education provider approved by the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.12"></a><var>38.12</var>board;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.13"></a><var>38.13</var>(2) the hours must be offered by a continuing education provider approved by the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.14"></a><var>38.14</var>Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.38.15"></a><var>38.15</var>(3) the hours must be earned through a continuing education program approved by <br/>
<a id="pl.38.16"></a><var>38.16</var>the National Association of Social Workers; or<br/>
<a id="pl.38.17"></a><var>38.17</var>(4) the hours must be earned through a continuing education program approved <br/>
<a id="pl.38.18"></a><var>38.18</var>by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.19"></a><var>38.19</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Preapproval not required.</b> Providers and programs are not required to be <br/>
<a id="pl.38.20"></a><var>38.20</var>preapproved but must meet the requirements specified in this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.29.0"></a><a id="pl.38.21"></a><var>38.21</var>    Sec. 29. <b>[148E.140] VARIANCES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.38.22"></a><var>38.22</var>The board may grant a variance to the continuing education requirements specified <br/>
<a id="pl.38.23"></a><var>38.23</var>in section 
<statute_ref>148E.130</statute_ref>, when a licensee demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.24"></a><var>38.24</var>licensee is unable to complete the required number of clock hours during the renewal term. <br/>
<a id="pl.38.25"></a><var>38.25</var>The board may allow a licensee to complete the required number of clock hours within a <br/>
<a id="pl.38.26"></a><var>38.26</var>time frame specified by the board. The board must not allow a licensee to complete less <br/>
<a id="pl.38.27"></a><var>38.27</var>than the required number of clock hours.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.30.0"></a><a id="pl.38.28"></a><var>38.28</var>    Sec. 30. <b>[148E.145] CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDERS APPROVED </b><br/>
<a id="pl.38.29"></a><var>38.29</var><b>BY BOARD.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.38.30"></a><var>38.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Board approval.</b> (a) The board must approve a continuing education <br/>
<a id="pl.38.31"></a><var>38.31</var>provider who:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.32"></a><var>38.32</var>(1) submits a completed application to the board which provides the information <br/>
<a id="pl.38.33"></a><var>38.33</var>required by subdivision 2 and which meets the criteria specified in subdivision 3; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.1"></a><var>39.1</var>(2) pays the provider fee specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.2"></a><var>39.2</var>(b) An approval is valid for programs offered no later than one year from the date <br/>
<a id="pl.39.3"></a><var>39.3</var>the application is approved by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.4"></a><var>39.4</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Information required.</b> The information that must be provided to the board <br/>
<a id="pl.39.5"></a><var>39.5</var>includes, but is not limited to, the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.6"></a><var>39.6</var>(1) the name of the continuing education provider;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.7"></a><var>39.7</var>(2) the address, telephone number, and e-mail address of a contact person for the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.8"></a><var>39.8</var>provider;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.9"></a><var>39.9</var>(3) a signed statement that indicates the provider understands and agrees to abide by <br/>
<a id="pl.39.10"></a><var>39.10</var>the criteria specified in subdivision 3; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.11"></a><var>39.11</var>(4) a signed statement that indicates the provider agrees to furnish a certificate of <br/>
<a id="pl.39.12"></a><var>39.12</var>attendance to each participant in a program offered by the provider.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.13"></a><var>39.13</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Criteria for programs.</b> (a) A continuing education provider must employ <br/>
<a id="pl.39.14"></a><var>39.14</var>the following criteria in determining whether to offer a continuing education program:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.15"></a><var>39.15</var>(1) whether the material to be presented will promote the standards of practice <br/>
<a id="pl.39.16"></a><var>39.16</var>described in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.17"></a><var>39.17</var>(2) whether the material to be presented will contribute to the practice of social work <br/>
<a id="pl.39.18"></a><var>39.18</var>as defined in section 
<statute_ref>148E.010</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.19"></a><var>39.19</var>(3) whether the material to be presented is intended for the benefit of practicing <br/>
<a id="pl.39.20"></a><var>39.20</var>social workers; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.21"></a><var>39.21</var>(4) whether the persons presenting the program are qualified in the subject matter <br/>
<a id="pl.39.22"></a><var>39.22</var>being presented.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.23"></a><var>39.23</var>(b) The material presented must not be primarily procedural or primarily oriented <br/>
<a id="pl.39.24"></a><var>39.24</var>towards business practices or self-development.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.25"></a><var>39.25</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Audits.</b> (a) The board may audit programs offered by a continuing <br/>
<a id="pl.39.26"></a><var>39.26</var>education provider approved by the board to determine compliance with the requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.39.27"></a><var>39.27</var>of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.28"></a><var>39.28</var>(b) A continuing education provider audited by the board must provide the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.29"></a><var>39.29</var>documentation specified in subdivision 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.30"></a><var>39.30</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Records retention; continuing education providers.</b> For three years <br/>
<a id="pl.39.31"></a><var>39.31</var>following the end of each program offered by a continuing education provider, the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.32"></a><var>39.32</var>provider must maintain the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.33"></a><var>39.33</var>(1) the title of the program;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.34"></a><var>39.34</var>(2) a description of the content and objectives of the program;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.35"></a><var>39.35</var>(3) the date of the program;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.36"></a><var>39.36</var>(4) the number of clock hours credited for participation in the program;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.1"></a><var>40.1</var>(5) the program location;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.2"></a><var>40.2</var>(6) the names and qualifications of the primary presenters;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.3"></a><var>40.3</var>(7) a description of the primary audience the program was designed for; and<br/>
<a id="pl.40.4"></a><var>40.4</var>(8) a list of the participants in the program.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.31.0"></a><a id="pl.40.5"></a><var>40.5</var>    Sec. 31. <b>[148E.150] APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDERS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.40.6"></a><var>40.6</var>In order to receive credit for a program offered by a continuing education provider <br/>
<a id="pl.40.7"></a><var>40.7</var>approved by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body <br/>
<a id="pl.40.8"></a><var>40.8</var>designated by the board, the provider must be listed on the Association of Social Work <br/>
<a id="pl.40.9"></a><var>40.9</var>Boards Web site as a provider currently approved by the Association of Social Work <br/>
<a id="pl.40.10"></a><var>40.10</var>Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.32.0"></a><a id="pl.40.11"></a><var>40.11</var>    Sec. 32. <b>[148E.155] APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.40.12"></a><var>40.12</var>In order to receive credit for a program approved by the National Association of <br/>
<a id="pl.40.13"></a><var>40.13</var>Social Workers, the program must be listed on the National Association of Social Workers <br/>
<a id="pl.40.14"></a><var>40.14</var>Web site as a program currently approved by the National Association of Social Workers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.33.0"></a><a id="pl.40.15"></a><var>40.15</var>    Sec. 33. <b>[148E.160] CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS APPROVED </b><br/>
<a id="pl.40.16"></a><var>40.16</var><b>BY BOARD.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.40.17"></a><var>40.17</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Required program content.</b> In order to be approved by the board, a <br/>
<a id="pl.40.18"></a><var>40.18</var>continuing education program must:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.19"></a><var>40.19</var>(1) promote the standards of practice described in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.20"></a><var>40.20</var>(2) contribute to the practice of social work as defined in section 
<statute_ref>148E.010</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.40.21"></a><var>40.21</var>(3) not be primarily procedural or be primarily oriented towards business practices <br/>
<a id="pl.40.22"></a><var>40.22</var>or self-development.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.23"></a><var>40.23</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Types of continuing education programs.</b> In order to be approved by <br/>
<a id="pl.40.24"></a><var>40.24</var>the board, a continuing education program must be one of the following: academic <br/>
<a id="pl.40.25"></a><var>40.25</var>coursework offered by an institution of higher learning; educational workshops, seminars, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.26"></a><var>40.26</var>or conferences offered by an organization or individual; staff training offered by a public <br/>
<a id="pl.40.27"></a><var>40.27</var>or private employer; or independent study.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.34.0"></a><a id="pl.40.28"></a><var>40.28</var>    Sec. 34. <b>[148E.165] CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OF </b><br/>
<a id="pl.40.29"></a><var>40.29</var><b>LICENSEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.40.30"></a><var>40.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Records retention; licensees.</b> For one year following the expiration <br/>
<a id="pl.40.31"></a><var>40.31</var>date of a license, the licensee must maintain documentation of clock hours earned during <br/>
<a id="pl.40.32"></a><var>40.32</var>the previous renewal term. The documentation must include the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.1"></a><var>41.1</var>(1) for educational workshops or seminars offered by an organization or at a <br/>
<a id="pl.41.2"></a><var>41.2</var>conference, a copy of the certificate of attendance issued by the presenter or sponsor <br/>
<a id="pl.41.3"></a><var>41.3</var>giving the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.4"></a><var>41.4</var>(i) the name of the sponsor or presenter of the program;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.5"></a><var>41.5</var>(ii) the title of the workshop or seminar;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.6"></a><var>41.6</var>(iii) the dates the licensee participated in the program; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.7"></a><var>41.7</var>(iv) the number of clock hours completed;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.8"></a><var>41.8</var>(2) for academic coursework offered by an institution of higher learning, a copy of a <br/>
<a id="pl.41.9"></a><var>41.9</var>transcript giving the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.10"></a><var>41.10</var>(i) the name of the institution offering the course;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.11"></a><var>41.11</var>(ii) the title of the course;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.12"></a><var>41.12</var>(iii) the dates the licensee participated in the course; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.13"></a><var>41.13</var>(iv) the number of credits completed;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.14"></a><var>41.14</var>(3) for staff training offered by public or private employers, a copy of the certificate <br/>
<a id="pl.41.15"></a><var>41.15</var>of attendance issued by the employer giving the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.16"></a><var>41.16</var>(i) the name of the employer;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.17"></a><var>41.17</var>(ii) the title of the staff training;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.18"></a><var>41.18</var>(iii) the dates the licensee participated in the program; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.19"></a><var>41.19</var>(iv) the number of clock hours completed; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.20"></a><var>41.20</var>(4) for independent study, including electronic study, a written summary of the study <br/>
<a id="pl.41.21"></a><var>41.21</var>conducted, including the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.22"></a><var>41.22</var>(i) the topics studied;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.23"></a><var>41.23</var>(ii) a description of the applicability of the study to the licensee's authorized scope of <br/>
<a id="pl.41.24"></a><var>41.24</var>practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.25"></a><var>41.25</var>(iii) the titles and authors of books and articles consulted or the name of the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.26"></a><var>41.26</var>organization offering the study;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.27"></a><var>41.27</var>(iv) the dates the licensee conducted the study; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.28"></a><var>41.28</var>(v) the number of clock hours the licensee conducted the study.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.29"></a><var>41.29</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Audits.</b> The board may audit license renewal and reactivation applications <br/>
<a id="pl.41.30"></a><var>41.30</var>to determine compliance with the requirements of sections 
<statute_ref>148E.130</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.170</statute_ref>. A <br/>
<a id="pl.41.31"></a><var>41.31</var>licensee audited by the board must provide the documentation specified in subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.41.32"></a><var>41.32</var>1 regardless of whether the provider or program has been approved by the board, the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.33"></a><var>41.33</var>Association of Social Work Boards, or a similar examination body designated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.34"></a><var>41.34</var>board, or the National Association of Social Workers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.35.0"></a><a id="pl.42.1"></a><var>42.1</var>    Sec. 35. <b>[148E.170] REVOCATION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION </b><br/>
<a id="pl.42.2"></a><var>42.2</var><b>APPROVALS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.42.3"></a><var>42.3</var>The board may revoke approval of a provider or of a program offered by a provider, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.4"></a><var>42.4</var>or of an individual program approved by the board, if the board determines subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.42.5"></a><var>42.5</var>to the approval that the provider or program failed to meet the requirements of sections <br/>
<a id="pl.42.6"></a><var>42.6</var><statute_ref>148E.130</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.170</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.36.0"></a><a id="pl.42.7"></a><var>42.7</var>    Sec. 36. <b>[148E.175] FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.42.8"></a><var>42.8</var>The fees specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref> are nonrefundable and must be deposited in <br/>
<a id="pl.42.9"></a><var>42.9</var>the state government special revenue fund.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.37.0"></a><a id="pl.42.10"></a><var>42.10</var>    Sec. 37. <b>[148E.180] FEE AMOUNTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.42.11"></a><var>42.11</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application fees.</b> Application fees for licensure are as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.12"></a><var>42.12</var>(1) for a licensed social worker, $45;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.13"></a><var>42.13</var>(2) for a licensed graduate social worker, $45;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.14"></a><var>42.14</var>(3) for a licensed independent social worker, $90;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.15"></a><var>42.15</var>(4) for a licensed independent clinical social worker, $90;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.16"></a><var>42.16</var>(5) for a temporary license, $50; and<br/>
<a id="pl.42.17"></a><var>42.17</var>(6) for a licensure by endorsement, $150.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.18"></a><var>42.18</var>The fee for criminal background checks is the fee charged by the Bureau of Criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.42.19"></a><var>42.19</var>Apprehension. The criminal background check fee must be included with the application <br/>
<a id="pl.42.20"></a><var>42.20</var>fee as required according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.21"></a><var>42.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>License fees.</b> License fees are as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.22"></a><var>42.22</var>(1) for a licensed social worker, $115.20;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.23"></a><var>42.23</var>(2) for a licensed graduate social worker, $201.60;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.24"></a><var>42.24</var>(3) for a licensed independent social worker, $302.40;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.25"></a><var>42.25</var>(4) for a licensed independent clinical social worker, $331.20;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.26"></a><var>42.26</var>(5) for an emeritus license, $43.20; and<br/>
<a id="pl.42.27"></a><var>42.27</var>(6) for a temporary leave fee, the same as the renewal fee specified in subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.28"></a><var>42.28</var>If the licensee's initial license term is less or more than 24 months, the required <br/>
<a id="pl.42.29"></a><var>42.29</var>license fees must be prorated proportionately.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.30"></a><var>42.30</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Renewal fees.</b> Renewal fees for licensure are as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.31"></a><var>42.31</var>(1) for a licensed social worker, $115.20;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.32"></a><var>42.32</var>(2) for a licensed graduate social worker, $201.60;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.33"></a><var>42.33</var>(3) for a licensed independent social worker, $302.40; and<br/>
<a id="pl.42.34"></a><var>42.34</var>(4) for a licensed independent clinical social worker, $331.20.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.1"></a><var>43.1</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Continuing education provider fees.</b> Continuing education provider <br/>
<a id="pl.43.2"></a><var>43.2</var>fees are as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.3"></a><var>43.3</var>(1) for a provider who offers programs totaling one to eight clock hours in a one-year <br/>
<a id="pl.43.4"></a><var>43.4</var>period according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.145</statute_ref>, $50;<br/>
<a id="pl.43.5"></a><var>43.5</var>(2) for a provider who offers programs totaling nine to 16 clock hours in a one-year <br/>
<a id="pl.43.6"></a><var>43.6</var>period according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.145</statute_ref>, $100;<br/>
<a id="pl.43.7"></a><var>43.7</var>(3) for a provider who offers programs totaling 17 to 32 clock hours in a one-year <br/>
<a id="pl.43.8"></a><var>43.8</var>period according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.145</statute_ref>, $200;<br/>
<a id="pl.43.9"></a><var>43.9</var>(4) for a provider who offers programs totaling 33 to 48 clock hours in a one-year <br/>
<a id="pl.43.10"></a><var>43.10</var>period according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.145</statute_ref>, $400; and<br/>
<a id="pl.43.11"></a><var>43.11</var>(5) for a provider who offers programs totaling 49 or more clock hours in a one-year <br/>
<a id="pl.43.12"></a><var>43.12</var>period according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.145</statute_ref>, $600.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.13"></a><var>43.13</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Late fees.</b> Late fees are as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.14"></a><var>43.14</var>(1) renewal late fee, one-half of the renewal fee specified in subdivision 3; and<br/>
<a id="pl.43.15"></a><var>43.15</var>(2) supervision plan late fee, $40.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.16"></a><var>43.16</var>    Subd. 6. <b>License cards and wall certificates.</b> (a) The fee for a license card as <br/>
<a id="pl.43.17"></a><var>43.17</var>specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.095</statute_ref> is $10.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.18"></a><var>43.18</var>(b) The fee for a license wall certificate as specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.095</statute_ref> is $30.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.19"></a><var>43.19</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Reactivation fees.</b> Reactivation fees are as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.20"></a><var>43.20</var>(1) reactivation from a temporary leave or emeritus status, the prorated share of the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.21"></a><var>43.21</var>renewal fee specified in subdivision 3; and<br/>
<a id="pl.43.22"></a><var>43.22</var>(2) reactivation of an expired license, 1-1/2 times the renewal fees specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.43.23"></a><var>43.23</var>subdivision 3.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.38.0"></a><a id="pl.43.24"></a><var>43.24</var>    Sec. 38. <b>[148E.185] PURPOSE OF COMPLIANCE LAWS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.43.25"></a><var>43.25</var>The purpose of sections 
<statute_ref>148E.185</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.290</statute_ref> is to protect the public by ensuring <br/>
<a id="pl.43.26"></a><var>43.26</var>that all persons licensed as social workers meet minimum standards of practice. The <br/>
<a id="pl.43.27"></a><var>43.27</var>board shall promptly and fairly investigate and resolve all complaints alleging violations <br/>
<a id="pl.43.28"></a><var>43.28</var>of statutes and rules that the board is empowered to enforce and (1) take appropriate <br/>
<a id="pl.43.29"></a><var>43.29</var>disciplinary action, adversarial action, or other action justified by the facts, or (2) enter <br/>
<a id="pl.43.30"></a><var>43.30</var>into corrective action agreements or stipulations to cease practice, when doing so is <br/>
<a id="pl.43.31"></a><var>43.31</var>consistent with the board's obligation to protect the public.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.39.0"></a><a id="pl.43.32"></a><var>43.32</var>    Sec. 39. <b>[148E.190] GROUNDS FOR ACTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.44.1"></a><var>44.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Scope.</b> The grounds for action in subdivisions 2 to 4 and the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.2"></a><var>44.2</var>standards of practice requirements in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref> apply to all licensees <br/>
<a id="pl.44.3"></a><var>44.3</var>and applicants.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.4"></a><var>44.4</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Violations.</b> The board has grounds to take action according to sections <br/>
<a id="pl.44.5"></a><var>44.5</var><statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref> when a social worker violates:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.6"></a><var>44.6</var>(1) a statute or rule enforced by the board, including this section and sections <br/>
<a id="pl.44.7"></a><var>44.7</var><statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.44.8"></a><var>44.8</var>(2) a federal or state law or rule related to the practice of social work; or<br/>
<a id="pl.44.9"></a><var>44.9</var>(3) an order, stipulation, or agreement agreed to or issued by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.10"></a><var>44.10</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Conduct before licensure.</b> A violation of the requirements specified in this <br/>
<a id="pl.44.11"></a><var>44.11</var>section and sections 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref> is grounds for the board to take action under <br/>
<a id="pl.44.12"></a><var>44.12</var>sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>. The board's jurisdiction to exercise the powers provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.44.13"></a><var>44.13</var>this section extends to an applicant or licensee's conduct that occurred before licensure if:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.14"></a><var>44.14</var>(1) the conduct did not meet the minimum accepted and prevailing standards of <br/>
<a id="pl.44.15"></a><var>44.15</var>professional social work practice at the time the conduct occurred; or<br/>
<a id="pl.44.16"></a><var>44.16</var>(2) the conduct adversely affects the applicant or licensee's present ability to practice <br/>
<a id="pl.44.17"></a><var>44.17</var>social work in conformity with the requirements of sections 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.18"></a><var>44.18</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Unauthorized practice.</b> The board has grounds to take action according <br/>
<a id="pl.44.19"></a><var>44.19</var>to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref> when a social worker:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.20"></a><var>44.20</var>(1) practices outside the scope of practice authorized by section 
<statute_ref>148E.050</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.44.21"></a><var>44.21</var>(2) engages in the practice of social work without a social work license under <br/>
<a id="pl.44.22"></a><var>44.22</var>section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref> or 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>, except when the social worker is exempt from licensure <br/>
<a id="pl.44.23"></a><var>44.23</var>under section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.44.24"></a><var>44.24</var>(3) provides social work services to a client who receives social work services in <br/>
<a id="pl.44.25"></a><var>44.25</var>this state, and is not licensed under section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref> or 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>, except when the social <br/>
<a id="pl.44.26"></a><var>44.26</var>worker is exempt from licensure under section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.40.0"></a><a id="pl.44.27"></a><var>44.27</var>    Sec. 40. <b>[148E.195] REPRESENTATIONS TO CLIENTS AND PUBLIC.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.44.28"></a><var>44.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Required displays and information for clients.</b> (a) A social worker <br/>
<a id="pl.44.29"></a><var>44.29</var>must conspicuously display at the social worker's places of practice, or make available as <br/>
<a id="pl.44.30"></a><var>44.30</var>a handout for all clients, information that the client has the right to the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.31"></a><var>44.31</var>(1) to be informed of the social worker's license status, education, training, and <br/>
<a id="pl.44.32"></a><var>44.32</var>experience;<br/>
<a id="pl.44.33"></a><var>44.33</var>(2) to examine public data on the social worker maintained by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.44.34"></a><var>44.34</var>(3) to report a complaint about the social worker's practice to the board; and<br/>
<a id="pl.45.1"></a><var>45.1</var>(4) to be informed of the board's mailing address, e-mail address, Web site address, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.2"></a><var>45.2</var>and telephone number.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.3"></a><var>45.3</var>(b) A social worker must conspicuously display the social worker's wall certificate at <br/>
<a id="pl.45.4"></a><var>45.4</var>the social worker's places of practice and office locations. Additional wall certificates may <br/>
<a id="pl.45.5"></a><var>45.5</var>be requested according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.095</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.6"></a><var>45.6</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Representations.</b> (a) No applicant or other individual may be represented <br/>
<a id="pl.45.7"></a><var>45.7</var>to the public by any title incorporating the words "social work" or "social worker" unless <br/>
<a id="pl.45.8"></a><var>45.8</var>the individual holds a license according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref> or practices in <br/>
<a id="pl.45.9"></a><var>45.9</var>a setting exempt from licensure according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.10"></a><var>45.10</var>(b) In all professional use of a social worker's name, the social worker must use <br/>
<a id="pl.45.11"></a><var>45.11</var>the license designation "LSW" or "licensed social worker" for a licensed social worker, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.12"></a><var>45.12</var>"LGSW" or "licensed graduate social worker" for a licensed graduate social worker, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.13"></a><var>45.13</var>"LISW" or "licensed independent social worker" for a licensed independent social worker, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.14"></a><var>45.14</var>or "LICSW" or "licensed independent clinical social worker" for a licensed independent <br/>
<a id="pl.45.15"></a><var>45.15</var>clinical social worker.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.16"></a><var>45.16</var>(c) Public statements or advertisements must not be untruthful, misleading, false, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.17"></a><var>45.17</var>fraudulent, deceptive, or potentially exploitative of clients, former clients, interns, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.18"></a><var>45.18</var>students, supervisees, or the public.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.19"></a><var>45.19</var>(d) A social worker must not:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.20"></a><var>45.20</var>(1) use licensure status as a claim, promise, or guarantee of successful service;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.21"></a><var>45.21</var>(2) obtain a license by cheating or employing fraud or deception;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.22"></a><var>45.22</var>(3) make false statements or misrepresentations to the board or in materials <br/>
<a id="pl.45.23"></a><var>45.23</var>submitted to the board; or<br/>
<a id="pl.45.24"></a><var>45.24</var>(4) engage in conduct that has the potential to deceive or defraud a social work <br/>
<a id="pl.45.25"></a><var>45.25</var>client, intern, student, supervisee, or the public.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.26"></a><var>45.26</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Information on credentials.</b> (a) A social worker must provide accurate <br/>
<a id="pl.45.27"></a><var>45.27</var>and factual information concerning the social worker's credentials, education, training, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.28"></a><var>45.28</var>and experience when the information is requested by clients, potential clients, or other <br/>
<a id="pl.45.29"></a><var>45.29</var>persons or organizations.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.30"></a><var>45.30</var>(b) A social worker must not misrepresent directly or by implication the social <br/>
<a id="pl.45.31"></a><var>45.31</var>worker's license, degree, professional certifications, affiliations, or other professional <br/>
<a id="pl.45.32"></a><var>45.32</var>qualifications in any oral or written communications to clients, potential clients, or other <br/>
<a id="pl.45.33"></a><var>45.33</var>persons or organizations. A social worker must take reasonable steps to prevent such <br/>
<a id="pl.45.34"></a><var>45.34</var>misrepresentations by other social workers.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.35"></a><var>45.35</var>(c) A social worker must not hold out as a person licensed as a social worker without <br/>
<a id="pl.45.36"></a><var>45.36</var>having a social work license according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.1"></a><var>46.1</var>(d) A social worker must not misrepresent directly or by implication (1) affiliations <br/>
<a id="pl.46.2"></a><var>46.2</var>with institutions or organizations, or (2) purposes or characteristics of institutions or <br/>
<a id="pl.46.3"></a><var>46.3</var>organizations with which the social worker is or has been affiliated.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.41.0"></a><a id="pl.46.4"></a><var>46.4</var>    Sec. 41. <b>[148E.200] COMPETENCE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.46.5"></a><var>46.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Competence.</b> (a) A social worker must provide services and hold <br/>
<a id="pl.46.6"></a><var>46.6</var>out as competent only to the extent the social worker's education, training, license, <br/>
<a id="pl.46.7"></a><var>46.7</var>consultation received, supervision experience, or other relevant professional experience <br/>
<a id="pl.46.8"></a><var>46.8</var>demonstrate competence in the services provided. A social worker must make a referral <br/>
<a id="pl.46.9"></a><var>46.9</var>to a competent professional when the services required are beyond the social worker's <br/>
<a id="pl.46.10"></a><var>46.10</var>competence or authorized scope of practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.11"></a><var>46.11</var>(b) When generally recognized standards do not exist with respect to an emerging <br/>
<a id="pl.46.12"></a><var>46.12</var>area of practice, including but not limited to providing social work services through <br/>
<a id="pl.46.13"></a><var>46.13</var>electronic means, a social worker must take the steps necessary, such as consultation or <br/>
<a id="pl.46.14"></a><var>46.14</var>supervision, to ensure the competence of the social worker's work and to protect clients <br/>
<a id="pl.46.15"></a><var>46.15</var>from harm.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.16"></a><var>46.16</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Supervision or consultation.</b> Notwithstanding the completion of <br/>
<a id="pl.46.17"></a><var>46.17</var>supervision requirements as specified in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.125</statute_ref>, a social worker <br/>
<a id="pl.46.18"></a><var>46.18</var>must obtain supervision or engage in consultation when appropriate or necessary for <br/>
<a id="pl.46.19"></a><var>46.19</var>competent and ethical practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.20"></a><var>46.20</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Delegation of social work responsibilities.</b> (a) A social worker must not <br/>
<a id="pl.46.21"></a><var>46.21</var>delegate a social work responsibility to another individual when the social worker knows <br/>
<a id="pl.46.22"></a><var>46.22</var>or reasonably should know that the individual is not licensed when required to be licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.46.23"></a><var>46.23</var>according to sections 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.24"></a><var>46.24</var>(b) A social worker must not delegate a social work responsibility to another <br/>
<a id="pl.46.25"></a><var>46.25</var>individual when the social worker knows or reasonably should know that the individual is <br/>
<a id="pl.46.26"></a><var>46.26</var>not competent to assume the responsibility or perform the task.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.42.0"></a><a id="pl.46.27"></a><var>46.27</var>    Sec. 42. <b>[148E.205] IMPAIRMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.46.28"></a><var>46.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Grounds for action.</b> The board has grounds to take action under <br/>
<a id="pl.46.29"></a><var>46.29</var>sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref> when a social worker is unable to practice with reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.46.30"></a><var>46.30</var>skill and safety by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, chemicals, or any other <br/>
<a id="pl.46.31"></a><var>46.31</var>materials, or as a result of any mental, physical, or psychological condition.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.32"></a><var>46.32</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Self-reporting.</b> A social worker regulated by the board who is unable <br/>
<a id="pl.46.33"></a><var>46.33</var>to practice with reasonable skill and safety by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, <br/>
<a id="pl.47.1"></a><var>47.1</var>chemicals, or any other materials, or as a result of any mental, physical, or psychological <br/>
<a id="pl.47.2"></a><var>47.2</var>condition, must report to the board or the health professionals services program.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.43.0"></a><a id="pl.47.3"></a><var>47.3</var>    Sec. 43. <b>[148E.210] PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.47.4"></a><var>47.4</var>The board has grounds to take action under sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref> when a <br/>
<a id="pl.47.5"></a><var>47.5</var>social worker:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.6"></a><var>47.6</var>(1) engages in unprofessional or unethical conduct, including any departure from <br/>
<a id="pl.47.7"></a><var>47.7</var>or failure to conform to the minimum accepted ethical and other prevailing standards of <br/>
<a id="pl.47.8"></a><var>47.8</var>professional social work practice, without actual injury to a social work client, intern, <br/>
<a id="pl.47.9"></a><var>47.9</var>student, supervisee, or the public needing to be established;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.10"></a><var>47.10</var>(2) engages in conduct that has the potential to cause harm to a client, intern, <br/>
<a id="pl.47.11"></a><var>47.11</var>student, supervisee, or the public;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.12"></a><var>47.12</var>(3) demonstrates a willful or careless disregard for the health, welfare, or safety of <br/>
<a id="pl.47.13"></a><var>47.13</var>a client, intern, student, or supervisee; or<br/>
<a id="pl.47.14"></a><var>47.14</var>(4) engages in acts or conduct adversely affecting the applicant or licensee's current <br/>
<a id="pl.47.15"></a><var>47.15</var>ability or fitness to engage in social work practice, whether or not the acts or conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.47.16"></a><var>47.16</var>occurred while engaged in the practice of social work.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.44.0"></a><a id="pl.47.17"></a><var>47.17</var>    Sec. 44. <b>[148E.215] RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.47.18"></a><var>47.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Responsibility to clients.</b> A social worker's primary professional <br/>
<a id="pl.47.19"></a><var>47.19</var>responsibility is to the client. A social worker must respect the client's interests, including <br/>
<a id="pl.47.20"></a><var>47.20</var>the interest in self-determination, except when required to do otherwise by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.21"></a><var>47.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Nondiscrimination.</b> A social worker must not discriminate against <br/>
<a id="pl.47.22"></a><var>47.22</var>a client, intern, student, or supervisee or in providing services to a client, intern, or <br/>
<a id="pl.47.23"></a><var>47.23</var>supervisee on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, <br/>
<a id="pl.47.24"></a><var>47.24</var>religion, illness, disability, political affiliation, or social or economic status.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.25"></a><var>47.25</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Research.</b> When undertaking research activities, a social worker must <br/>
<a id="pl.47.26"></a><var>47.26</var>use accepted protocols for the protection of human subjects, including (1) establishing <br/>
<a id="pl.47.27"></a><var>47.27</var>appropriate safeguards to protect the subject's vulnerability, and (2) obtaining the subjects' <br/>
<a id="pl.47.28"></a><var>47.28</var>informed consent.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.45.0"></a><a id="pl.47.29"></a><var>47.29</var>    Sec. 45. <b>[148E.220] RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS, FORMER CLIENTS, </b><br/>
<a id="pl.47.30"></a><var>47.30</var><b>AND OTHERS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.47.31"></a><var>47.31</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Social worker responsibility.</b> (a) A social worker is responsible for <br/>
<a id="pl.47.32"></a><var>47.32</var>acting professionally in relationships with clients or former clients. A client or a former <br/>
<a id="pl.48.1"></a><var>48.1</var>client's initiation of, or attempt to engage in, or request to engage in, a personal, sexual, or <br/>
<a id="pl.48.2"></a><var>48.2</var>business relationship is not a defense to a violation of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.3"></a><var>48.3</var>(b) When a relationship is permitted by this section, social workers who engage in <br/>
<a id="pl.48.4"></a><var>48.4</var>such a relationship assume the full burden of demonstrating that the relationship will not <br/>
<a id="pl.48.5"></a><var>48.5</var>be detrimental to the client or the professional relationship.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.6"></a><var>48.6</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Professional boundaries.</b> A social worker must maintain appropriate <br/>
<a id="pl.48.7"></a><var>48.7</var>professional boundaries with a client. A social worker must not engage in practices with <br/>
<a id="pl.48.8"></a><var>48.8</var>clients that create an unacceptable risk of client harm or of impairing a social worker's <br/>
<a id="pl.48.9"></a><var>48.9</var>objectivity or professional judgment. A social worker must not act or fail to act in a way <br/>
<a id="pl.48.10"></a><var>48.10</var>that, as judged by a reasonable and prudent social worker, inappropriately encourages <br/>
<a id="pl.48.11"></a><var>48.11</var>the client to relate to the social worker outside of the boundaries of the professional <br/>
<a id="pl.48.12"></a><var>48.12</var>relationship, or in a way that interferes with the client's ability to benefit from social work <br/>
<a id="pl.48.13"></a><var>48.13</var>services from the social worker.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.14"></a><var>48.14</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Misuse of professional relationship.</b> A social worker must not use the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.15"></a><var>48.15</var>professional relationship with a client, student, supervisee, or intern to further the social <br/>
<a id="pl.48.16"></a><var>48.16</var>worker's personal, emotional, financial, sexual, religious, political, or business benefit or <br/>
<a id="pl.48.17"></a><var>48.17</var>interests.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.18"></a><var>48.18</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Improper termination.</b> A social worker must not terminate a professional <br/>
<a id="pl.48.19"></a><var>48.19</var>relationship for the purpose of beginning a personal, sexual, or business relationship <br/>
<a id="pl.48.20"></a><var>48.20</var>with a client.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.21"></a><var>48.21</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Personal relationship with a client.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.48.22"></a><var>48.22</var>(b), a social worker must not engage in a personal relationship with a client that creates a <br/>
<a id="pl.48.23"></a><var>48.23</var>risk of client harm or of impairing a social worker's objectivity or professional judgment.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.24"></a><var>48.24</var>(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), if a social worker is unable to avoid a personal <br/>
<a id="pl.48.25"></a><var>48.25</var>relationship with a client, the social worker must take appropriate precautions, such as <br/>
<a id="pl.48.26"></a><var>48.26</var>consultation or supervision, to address the potential for risk of client harm or of impairing <br/>
<a id="pl.48.27"></a><var>48.27</var>a social worker's objectivity or professional judgment.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.28"></a><var>48.28</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Personal relationship with a former client.</b> A social worker may <br/>
<a id="pl.48.29"></a><var>48.29</var>engage in a personal relationship with a former client after appropriate termination of the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.30"></a><var>48.30</var>professional relationship, except:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.31"></a><var>48.31</var>(1) as prohibited by subdivision 8; or<br/>
<a id="pl.48.32"></a><var>48.32</var>(2) if a reasonable and prudent social worker would conclude after appropriate <br/>
<a id="pl.48.33"></a><var>48.33</var>assessment that (i) the former client is emotionally dependent on the social worker or <br/>
<a id="pl.48.34"></a><var>48.34</var>continues to relate to the social worker as a client, or (ii) the social worker is emotionally <br/>
<a id="pl.48.35"></a><var>48.35</var>dependent on the client or continues to relate to the former client as a social worker.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.1"></a><var>49.1</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Sexual conduct with a client.</b> A social worker must not engage in or <br/>
<a id="pl.49.2"></a><var>49.2</var>suggest sexual conduct with a client.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.3"></a><var>49.3</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Sexual conduct with a former client.</b> (a) A social worker who has <br/>
<a id="pl.49.4"></a><var>49.4</var>engaged in diagnosing, counseling, or treating a client with mental, emotional, or <br/>
<a id="pl.49.5"></a><var>49.5</var>behavioral disorders must not engage in or suggest sexual conduct with the former client <br/>
<a id="pl.49.6"></a><var>49.6</var>under any circumstances for a period of two years following the termination of the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.7"></a><var>49.7</var>professional relationship. After two years following the termination of the professional <br/>
<a id="pl.49.8"></a><var>49.8</var>relationship, a social worker who has engaged in diagnosing, counseling, or treating a <br/>
<a id="pl.49.9"></a><var>49.9</var>client with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder must not engage in or suggest sexual <br/>
<a id="pl.49.10"></a><var>49.10</var>conduct with the former client under any circumstances unless:<br/>
<a id="pl.49.11"></a><var>49.11</var>(1) the social worker did not intentionally or unintentionally coerce, exploit, deceive, <br/>
<a id="pl.49.12"></a><var>49.12</var>or manipulate the former client at any time;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.13"></a><var>49.13</var>(2) the social worker did not represent to the former client that sexual conduct with <br/>
<a id="pl.49.14"></a><var>49.14</var>the social worker is consistent with or part of the client's treatment;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.15"></a><var>49.15</var>(3) the social worker's sexual conduct was not detrimental to the former client at <br/>
<a id="pl.49.16"></a><var>49.16</var>any time;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.17"></a><var>49.17</var>(4) the former client is not emotionally dependent on the social worker and does <br/>
<a id="pl.49.18"></a><var>49.18</var>not continue to relate to the social worker as a client; and<br/>
<a id="pl.49.19"></a><var>49.19</var>(5) the social worker is not emotionally dependent on the client and does not <br/>
<a id="pl.49.20"></a><var>49.20</var>continue to relate to the former client as a social worker.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.21"></a><var>49.21</var>(b) If there is an alleged violation of paragraph (a), the social worker assumes the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.22"></a><var>49.22</var>full burden of demonstrating to the board that the social worker did not intentionally or <br/>
<a id="pl.49.23"></a><var>49.23</var>unintentionally coerce, exploit, deceive, or manipulate the client, and the social worker's <br/>
<a id="pl.49.24"></a><var>49.24</var>sexual conduct was not detrimental to the client at any time. Upon request, a social worker <br/>
<a id="pl.49.25"></a><var>49.25</var>must provide information to the board addressing:<br/>
<a id="pl.49.26"></a><var>49.26</var>(1) the amount of time that has passed since termination of services;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.27"></a><var>49.27</var>(2) the duration, intensity, and nature of services;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.28"></a><var>49.28</var>(3) the circumstances of termination of services;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.29"></a><var>49.29</var>(4) the former client's emotional, mental, and behavioral history;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.30"></a><var>49.30</var>(5) the former client's current emotional, mental, and behavioral status;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.31"></a><var>49.31</var>(6) the likelihood of adverse impact on the former client; and<br/>
<a id="pl.49.32"></a><var>49.32</var>(7) the existence of actions, conduct, or statements made by the social worker during <br/>
<a id="pl.49.33"></a><var>49.33</var>the course of services suggesting or inviting the possibility of a sexual relationship with <br/>
<a id="pl.49.34"></a><var>49.34</var>the client following termination of services.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.35"></a><var>49.35</var>(c) A social worker who has provided social work services other than those <br/>
<a id="pl.49.36"></a><var>49.36</var>described in paragraph (a) to a client must not engage in or suggest sexual conduct <br/>
<a id="pl.50.1"></a><var>50.1</var>with the former client if a reasonable and prudent social worker would conclude after <br/>
<a id="pl.50.2"></a><var>50.2</var>appropriate assessment that engaging in such behavior with the former client would create <br/>
<a id="pl.50.3"></a><var>50.3</var>an unacceptable risk of harm to the former client.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.4"></a><var>50.4</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Sexual conduct with student, supervisee, or intern.</b> (a) A social worker <br/>
<a id="pl.50.5"></a><var>50.5</var>must not engage in or suggest sexual conduct with a student while the social worker has <br/>
<a id="pl.50.6"></a><var>50.6</var>authority over any part of the student's academic program.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.7"></a><var>50.7</var>(b) A social worker supervising an intern must not engage in or suggest sexual <br/>
<a id="pl.50.8"></a><var>50.8</var>conduct with the intern during the course of the internship.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.9"></a><var>50.9</var>(c) A social worker practicing social work as a supervisor must not engage in or <br/>
<a id="pl.50.10"></a><var>50.10</var>suggest sexual conduct with a supervisee during the period of supervision.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.11"></a><var>50.11</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Sexual harassment.</b> A social worker must not engage in any physical, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.12"></a><var>50.12</var>oral, written, or electronic behavior that a client, former client, student, supervisee, or <br/>
<a id="pl.50.13"></a><var>50.13</var>intern may reasonably interpret as sexually harassing or sexually demeaning.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.14"></a><var>50.14</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Business relationship with client.</b> A social worker must not purchase <br/>
<a id="pl.50.15"></a><var>50.15</var>goods or services from a client or otherwise engage in a business relationship with a <br/>
<a id="pl.50.16"></a><var>50.16</var>client except when:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.17"></a><var>50.17</var>(1) a social worker purchases goods or services from the client and a reasonable and <br/>
<a id="pl.50.18"></a><var>50.18</var>prudent social worker would determine that it is not practical or reasonable to obtain the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.19"></a><var>50.19</var>goods or services from another provider; and<br/>
<a id="pl.50.20"></a><var>50.20</var>(2) engaging in the business relationship will not be detrimental to the client or the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.21"></a><var>50.21</var>professional relationship.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.22"></a><var>50.22</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Business relationship with former client.</b> A social worker may purchase <br/>
<a id="pl.50.23"></a><var>50.23</var>goods or services from a former client or otherwise engage in a business relationship with <br/>
<a id="pl.50.24"></a><var>50.24</var>a former client after appropriate termination of the professional relationship unless a <br/>
<a id="pl.50.25"></a><var>50.25</var>reasonable and prudent social worker would conclude after appropriate assessment that:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.26"></a><var>50.26</var>(1) the former client is emotionally dependent on the social worker and purchasing <br/>
<a id="pl.50.27"></a><var>50.27</var>goods or services from the former client or otherwise engaging in a business relationship <br/>
<a id="pl.50.28"></a><var>50.28</var>with the former client would be detrimental to the former client; or<br/>
<a id="pl.50.29"></a><var>50.29</var>(2) the social worker is emotionally dependent on the former client and purchasing <br/>
<a id="pl.50.30"></a><var>50.30</var>goods or services from the former client or otherwise engaging in a business relationship <br/>
<a id="pl.50.31"></a><var>50.31</var>with the former client would be detrimental to the former client.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.32"></a><var>50.32</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Previous sexual, personal, or business relationship.</b> (a) A social worker <br/>
<a id="pl.50.33"></a><var>50.33</var>must not engage in a social worker/client relationship with an individual with whom the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.34"></a><var>50.34</var>social worker had a previous sexual relationship.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.35"></a><var>50.35</var>(b) A social worker must not engage in a social worker/client relationship with an <br/>
<a id="pl.50.36"></a><var>50.36</var>individual with whom the social worker had a previous personal or business relationship if <br/>
<a id="pl.51.1"></a><var>51.1</var>a reasonable and prudent social worker would conclude after appropriate assessment that <br/>
<a id="pl.51.2"></a><var>51.2</var>the social worker/client relationship would create an unacceptable risk of client harm or <br/>
<a id="pl.51.3"></a><var>51.3</var>that the social worker's objectivity or professional judgment may be impaired.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.4"></a><var>51.4</var>    Subd. 14. <b>Giving alcohol or other drugs to client.</b> (a) Unless authorized by law, a <br/>
<a id="pl.51.5"></a><var>51.5</var>social worker must not offer medication or controlled substances to a client.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.6"></a><var>51.6</var>(b) A social worker must not accept medication or controlled substances from a <br/>
<a id="pl.51.7"></a><var>51.7</var>client except that if authorized by law, a social worker may accept medication or controlled <br/>
<a id="pl.51.8"></a><var>51.8</var>substances from a client for purposes of disposal or to monitor use.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.9"></a><var>51.9</var>(c) A social worker must not offer alcoholic beverages to a client except when <br/>
<a id="pl.51.10"></a><var>51.10</var>the offer is authorized or prescribed by a physician or is offered according to a client's <br/>
<a id="pl.51.11"></a><var>51.11</var>care plan.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.12"></a><var>51.12</var>(d) A social worker must not accept alcoholic beverages from a client.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.13"></a><var>51.13</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Relationship with client's family or household member.</b> Subdivisions <br/>
<a id="pl.51.14"></a><var>51.14</var>1 to 14 apply to a social worker's relationship with a client's family or household member <br/>
<a id="pl.51.15"></a><var>51.15</var>when a reasonable and prudent social worker would conclude after appropriate assessment <br/>
<a id="pl.51.16"></a><var>51.16</var>that a relationship with a family or household member would create an unacceptable <br/>
<a id="pl.51.17"></a><var>51.17</var>risk of harm to the client.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.46.0"></a><a id="pl.51.18"></a><var>51.18</var>    Sec. 46. <b>[148E.225] TREATMENT AND INTERVENTION SERVICES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.51.19"></a><var>51.19</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Assessment or diagnosis.</b> A social worker must base treatment and <br/>
<a id="pl.51.20"></a><var>51.20</var>intervention services on an assessment or diagnosis. A social worker must evaluate, on an <br/>
<a id="pl.51.21"></a><var>51.21</var>ongoing basis, the appropriateness of the assessment or diagnosis.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.22"></a><var>51.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Assessment or diagnostic instruments.</b> A social worker must not use <br/>
<a id="pl.51.23"></a><var>51.23</var>an assessment or diagnostic instrument without adequate training. A social worker <br/>
<a id="pl.51.24"></a><var>51.24</var>must follow standards and accepted procedures for using an assessment or diagnostic <br/>
<a id="pl.51.25"></a><var>51.25</var>instrument. A social worker must inform a client of the purpose before administering the <br/>
<a id="pl.51.26"></a><var>51.26</var>instrument and must make the results available to the client.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.27"></a><var>51.27</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Plan for services.</b> A social worker must develop a plan for services that <br/>
<a id="pl.51.28"></a><var>51.28</var>includes goals based on the assessment or diagnosis. A social worker must evaluate, on an <br/>
<a id="pl.51.29"></a><var>51.29</var>ongoing basis, the appropriateness of the plan and the client's progress toward the goals.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.30"></a><var>51.30</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Records.</b> (a) A social worker must make and maintain current and <br/>
<a id="pl.51.31"></a><var>51.31</var>accurate records, appropriate to the circumstances, of all services provided to a client. At <br/>
<a id="pl.51.32"></a><var>51.32</var>a minimum, the records must contain documentation of:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.33"></a><var>51.33</var>(1) the assessment or diagnosis;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.34"></a><var>51.34</var>(2) the content of the service plan;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.35"></a><var>51.35</var>(3) progress with the plan and any revisions of assessment, diagnosis, or plan;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.1"></a><var>52.1</var>(4) any fees charged and payments made;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.2"></a><var>52.2</var>(5) copies of all client-written authorizations for release of information; and<br/>
<a id="pl.52.3"></a><var>52.3</var>(6) other information necessary to provide appropriate services.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.4"></a><var>52.4</var>(b) These records must be maintained by the social worker for at least seven years <br/>
<a id="pl.52.5"></a><var>52.5</var>after the last date of service to the client. Social workers who are employed by an agency <br/>
<a id="pl.52.6"></a><var>52.6</var>or other entity are not required to:<br/>
<a id="pl.52.7"></a><var>52.7</var>(1) maintain personal or separate records; or<br/>
<a id="pl.52.8"></a><var>52.8</var>(2) personally retain records at the conclusion of their employment.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.9"></a><var>52.9</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Termination of services.</b> A social worker must terminate a professional <br/>
<a id="pl.52.10"></a><var>52.10</var>relationship with a client when the social worker reasonably determines that the client <br/>
<a id="pl.52.11"></a><var>52.11</var>is not likely to benefit from continued services or the services are no longer needed, <br/>
<a id="pl.52.12"></a><var>52.12</var>unless the social worker is required by law to provide services. A social worker who <br/>
<a id="pl.52.13"></a><var>52.13</var>anticipates terminating services must give reasonable notice to the client in a manner that <br/>
<a id="pl.52.14"></a><var>52.14</var>is appropriate to the needs of the client. The social worker must provide appropriate <br/>
<a id="pl.52.15"></a><var>52.15</var>referrals as needed or upon request of the client.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.47.0"></a><a id="pl.52.16"></a><var>52.16</var>    Sec. 47. <b>[148E.230] CONFIDENTIALITY AND RECORDS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.52.17"></a><var>52.17</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Informed consent.</b> (a) A social worker must obtain valid, informed <br/>
<a id="pl.52.18"></a><var>52.18</var>consent, appropriate to the circumstances, before providing services to clients. When <br/>
<a id="pl.52.19"></a><var>52.19</var>obtaining informed consent, the social worker must determine whether the client has the <br/>
<a id="pl.52.20"></a><var>52.20</var>capacity to provide informed consent. If the client does not have the capacity to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.52.21"></a><var>52.21</var>consent, the social worker must obtain consent for the services from the client's legal <br/>
<a id="pl.52.22"></a><var>52.22</var>representative. The social worker must not provide services, unless authorized or required <br/>
<a id="pl.52.23"></a><var>52.23</var>by law, if the client or the client's legal representative does not consent to the services.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.24"></a><var>52.24</var>(b) If a social worker determines that a client does not have the capacity to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.52.25"></a><var>52.25</var>consent, and the client does not have a legal representative, the social worker:<br/>
<a id="pl.52.26"></a><var>52.26</var>(1) must, except as provided in clause (2), secure a legal representative for a client <br/>
<a id="pl.52.27"></a><var>52.27</var>before providing services; or<br/>
<a id="pl.52.28"></a><var>52.28</var>(2) may, notwithstanding clause (1), provide services, except when prohibited by <br/>
<a id="pl.52.29"></a><var>52.29</var>other applicable law, that are necessary to ensure the client's safety or to preserve the <br/>
<a id="pl.52.30"></a><var>52.30</var>client's property or financial resources.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.31"></a><var>52.31</var>(c) A social worker must use clear and understandable language, including using an <br/>
<a id="pl.52.32"></a><var>52.32</var>interpreter proficient in the client's primary language as necessary, to inform clients of <br/>
<a id="pl.52.33"></a><var>52.33</var>the plan of services, risks related to the plan, limits to services, relevant costs, terms of <br/>
<a id="pl.52.34"></a><var>52.34</var>payment, reasonable alternatives, the client's right to refuse or withdraw consent, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.52.35"></a><var>52.35</var>time frame covered by the consent.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.1"></a><var>53.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Mandatory reporting and disclosure of client information.</b> At the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.2"></a><var>53.2</var>beginning of a professional relationship and during the professional relationship as <br/>
<a id="pl.53.3"></a><var>53.3</var>necessary and appropriate, a social worker must inform the client of those circumstances <br/>
<a id="pl.53.4"></a><var>53.4</var>under which the social worker may be required to disclose client information specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.53.5"></a><var>53.5</var>subdivision 3, paragraph (a), without the client's consent.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.6"></a><var>53.6</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Confidentiality of client information.</b> (a) A social worker must ensure the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.7"></a><var>53.7</var>confidentiality of all client information obtained in the course of the social worker/client <br/>
<a id="pl.53.8"></a><var>53.8</var>relationship and all client information otherwise obtained by the social worker that is <br/>
<a id="pl.53.9"></a><var>53.9</var>relevant to the social worker/client relationship. Except as provided in this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.10"></a><var>53.10</var>client information may be disclosed or released only with the client's or the client's legal <br/>
<a id="pl.53.11"></a><var>53.11</var>representative's valid informed consent, appropriate to the circumstances, except when <br/>
<a id="pl.53.12"></a><var>53.12</var>otherwise required by law. A social worker must seek consent to disclose or release <br/>
<a id="pl.53.13"></a><var>53.13</var>client information only when such disclosure or release is necessary to provide social <br/>
<a id="pl.53.14"></a><var>53.14</var>work services.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.15"></a><var>53.15</var>(b) A social worker must continue to maintain confidentiality of the client <br/>
<a id="pl.53.16"></a><var>53.16</var>information specified in paragraph (a) upon termination of the professional relationship <br/>
<a id="pl.53.17"></a><var>53.17</var>including upon the death of the client, except as provided under this section or other <br/>
<a id="pl.53.18"></a><var>53.18</var>applicable law.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.19"></a><var>53.19</var>(c) A social worker must limit access to the client information specified in paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.53.20"></a><var>53.20</var>(a) in a social worker's agency to appropriate agency staff whose duties require access.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.21"></a><var>53.21</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Release of client information with written informed consent.</b> (a) Except <br/>
<a id="pl.53.22"></a><var>53.22</var>as provided in subdivision 5, client information specified in subdivision 3, paragraph (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.53.23"></a><var>53.23</var>may be released only with the client's or the client's legal representative's written informed <br/>
<a id="pl.53.24"></a><var>53.24</var>consent. The written informed consent must:<br/>
<a id="pl.53.25"></a><var>53.25</var>(1) explain to whom the client's records may be released;<br/>
<a id="pl.53.26"></a><var>53.26</var>(2) explain the purpose for the release; and<br/>
<a id="pl.53.27"></a><var>53.27</var>(3) state an expiration date for the authorized release of the records.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.28"></a><var>53.28</var>(b) A social worker may provide client information specified in subdivision 3, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.29"></a><var>53.29</var>paragraph (a), to a third party for the purpose of payment for services rendered only <br/>
<a id="pl.53.30"></a><var>53.30</var>with the client's written informed consent.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.31"></a><var>53.31</var>(c) Except as provided in subdivision 5, a social worker may disclose client <br/>
<a id="pl.53.32"></a><var>53.32</var>information specified in subdivision 3, paragraph (a), only with the client's or the client's <br/>
<a id="pl.53.33"></a><var>53.33</var>legal representative's written informed consent. When it is not practical to obtain written <br/>
<a id="pl.53.34"></a><var>53.34</var>informed consent before providing necessary services, a social worker may disclose <br/>
<a id="pl.53.35"></a><var>53.35</var>or release client information with the client's or the client's legal representative's oral <br/>
<a id="pl.53.36"></a><var>53.36</var>informed consent.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.1"></a><var>54.1</var>(d) Unless otherwise authorized by law, a social worker must obtain a client's written <br/>
<a id="pl.54.2"></a><var>54.2</var>informed consent before taking a photograph of the client or making an audio or video <br/>
<a id="pl.54.3"></a><var>54.3</var>recording of the client, or allowing a third party to do the same. The written informed <br/>
<a id="pl.54.4"></a><var>54.4</var>consent must explain:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.5"></a><var>54.5</var>(1) the purpose of the photograph or the recording and how the photograph or <br/>
<a id="pl.54.6"></a><var>54.6</var>recording will be used, how it will be stored, and when it will be destroyed; and<br/>
<a id="pl.54.7"></a><var>54.7</var>(2) how the client may have access to the photograph or recording.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.8"></a><var>54.8</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Release of client information without written informed consent.</b> (a) A <br/>
<a id="pl.54.9"></a><var>54.9</var>social worker may disclose client information specified in subdivision 3, paragraph (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.54.10"></a><var>54.10</var>without the written consent of the client or the client's legal representative only under the <br/>
<a id="pl.54.11"></a><var>54.11</var>following circumstances or under the circumstances described in paragraph (b):<br/>
<a id="pl.54.12"></a><var>54.12</var>(1) when mandated or authorized by federal or state law, including the mandatory <br/>
<a id="pl.54.13"></a><var>54.13</var>reporting requirements under the duty to warn, maltreatment of minors, and vulnerable <br/>
<a id="pl.54.14"></a><var>54.14</var>adult laws specified in section 
<statute_ref>148E.240, subdivisions 6 to 8</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.54.15"></a><var>54.15</var>(2) when the board issues a subpoena to the social worker; or<br/>
<a id="pl.54.16"></a><var>54.16</var>(3) when a court of competent jurisdiction orders release of the client records <br/>
<a id="pl.54.17"></a><var>54.17</var>or information.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.18"></a><var>54.18</var>(b) When providing services authorized or required by law to a client who does <br/>
<a id="pl.54.19"></a><var>54.19</var>not have the capacity to provide consent and who does not have a legal representative, <br/>
<a id="pl.54.20"></a><var>54.20</var>a social worker must disclose or release client records or information as necessary to <br/>
<a id="pl.54.21"></a><var>54.21</var>provide services to ensure the client's safety or to preserve the client's property or financial <br/>
<a id="pl.54.22"></a><var>54.22</var>resources.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.23"></a><var>54.23</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Release of client records or information.</b> When releasing client records <br/>
<a id="pl.54.24"></a><var>54.24</var>or information under this section, a social worker must release current, accurate, and <br/>
<a id="pl.54.25"></a><var>54.25</var>complete records or information.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.48.0"></a><a id="pl.54.26"></a><var>54.26</var>    Sec. 48. <b>[148E.235] FEES AND BILLING PRACTICES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.54.27"></a><var>54.27</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Fees and payments.</b> (a) A social worker must ensure that a client or <br/>
<a id="pl.54.28"></a><var>54.28</var>a client's legal representative is informed of all fees at the initial session or meeting with <br/>
<a id="pl.54.29"></a><var>54.29</var>the client, and that payment for services is arranged with the client or the client's legal <br/>
<a id="pl.54.30"></a><var>54.30</var>representative at the beginning of the professional relationship. Upon request from a client <br/>
<a id="pl.54.31"></a><var>54.31</var>or a client's legal representative, a social worker must provide in a timely manner a written <br/>
<a id="pl.54.32"></a><var>54.32</var>payment plan or a written explanation of the charges for any services rendered.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.33"></a><var>54.33</var>(b) When providing services authorized or required by law to a client who does not <br/>
<a id="pl.54.34"></a><var>54.34</var>have the capacity to provide consent and who does not have a legal representative, a social <br/>
<a id="pl.54.35"></a><var>54.35</var>worker may submit reasonable bills to an appropriate payer for services provided.<br/>
<a id="pl.55.1"></a><var>55.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Billing for services not provided.</b> A social worker must not bill for <br/>
<a id="pl.55.2"></a><var>55.2</var>services that have not been provided except that, with prior notice to the client, a social <br/>
<a id="pl.55.3"></a><var>55.3</var>worker may bill for failed appointments or for cancellations without sufficient notice. A <br/>
<a id="pl.55.4"></a><var>55.4</var>social worker may bill only for provided services which are necessary and appropriate. <br/>
<a id="pl.55.5"></a><var>55.5</var>Financial responsibility for failed appointment billings resides solely with the client and <br/>
<a id="pl.55.6"></a><var>55.6</var>such costs may not be billed to public or private payers.<br/>
<a id="pl.55.7"></a><var>55.7</var>    Subd. 3. <b>No payment for referrals.</b> A social worker must not accept or give a <br/>
<a id="pl.55.8"></a><var>55.8</var>commission, rebate, or other form of remuneration solely or primarily to profit from the <br/>
<a id="pl.55.9"></a><var>55.9</var>referral of a client.<br/>
<a id="pl.55.10"></a><var>55.10</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Fees and billing practices.</b> A social worker must not engage in improper <br/>
<a id="pl.55.11"></a><var>55.11</var>or fraudulent billing practices, including, but not limited to, violations of the federal <br/>
<a id="pl.55.12"></a><var>55.12</var>Medicare and Medicaid laws or state medical assistance laws.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.49.0"></a><a id="pl.55.13"></a><var>55.13</var>    Sec. 49. <b>[148E.240] REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.55.14"></a><var>55.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Failure to self-report adverse actions.</b> The board has grounds to <br/>
<a id="pl.55.15"></a><var>55.15</var>take action under sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref> when a social worker fails to report to <br/>
<a id="pl.55.16"></a><var>55.16</var>the board within 90 days:<br/>
<a id="pl.55.17"></a><var>55.17</var>(1) having been disciplined, sanctioned, or found to have violated a state, territorial, <br/>
<a id="pl.55.18"></a><var>55.18</var>provincial, or foreign licensing agency's laws or rules;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.19"></a><var>55.19</var>(2) having been convicted of committing a felony, gross misdemeanor, or <br/>
<a id="pl.55.20"></a><var>55.20</var>misdemeanor reasonably related to the practice of social work;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.21"></a><var>55.21</var>(3) having had a finding or verdict of guilt, whether or not the adjudication of guilt <br/>
<a id="pl.55.22"></a><var>55.22</var>is withheld or not entered, of committing a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor <br/>
<a id="pl.55.23"></a><var>55.23</var>reasonably related to the practice of social work;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.24"></a><var>55.24</var>(4) having admitted to committing, or entering a no contest plea to committing, a <br/>
<a id="pl.55.25"></a><var>55.25</var>felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor reasonably related to the practice of social <br/>
<a id="pl.55.26"></a><var>55.26</var>work; or<br/>
<a id="pl.55.27"></a><var>55.27</var>(5) having been denied licensure by a state, territorial, provincial, or foreign <br/>
<a id="pl.55.28"></a><var>55.28</var>licensing agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.55.29"></a><var>55.29</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Failure to submit application information.</b> The board has grounds to <br/>
<a id="pl.55.30"></a><var>55.30</var>take action under sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref> when an applicant or licensee fails to <br/>
<a id="pl.55.31"></a><var>55.31</var>submit with an application the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.55.32"></a><var>55.32</var>(1) the dates and dispositions of any malpractice settlements or awards made relating <br/>
<a id="pl.55.33"></a><var>55.33</var>to the social work services provided by the applicant or licensee; or<br/>
<a id="pl.55.34"></a><var>55.34</var>(2) the dates and dispositions of any civil litigations or arbitrations relating to the <br/>
<a id="pl.55.35"></a><var>55.35</var>social work services provided by the applicant or licensee.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.1"></a><var>56.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Reporting other licensed health professionals.</b> An applicant or licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.56.2"></a><var>56.2</var>must report to the appropriate health-related licensing board conduct by a licensed health <br/>
<a id="pl.56.3"></a><var>56.3</var>professional which would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under the statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.56.4"></a><var>56.4</var>and rules enforced by that board.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.5"></a><var>56.5</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Reporting unlicensed practice.</b> An applicant or licensee must report <br/>
<a id="pl.56.6"></a><var>56.6</var>to the board conduct by an unlicensed person which constitutes the practice of social <br/>
<a id="pl.56.7"></a><var>56.7</var>work, as defined in section 
<statute_ref>148E.010</statute_ref>, except when the unlicensed person is exempt from <br/>
<a id="pl.56.8"></a><var>56.8</var>licensure according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.9"></a><var>56.9</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Failure to report other applicants or licensees; unlicensed practice.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.56.10"></a><var>56.10</var>The board has grounds to take action under sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref> 148E.270</statute_ref> when an <br/>
<a id="pl.56.11"></a><var>56.11</var>applicant or licensee fails to report to the board conduct:<br/>
<a id="pl.56.12"></a><var>56.12</var>(1) by another licensee or applicant which the applicant or licensee has reason to <br/>
<a id="pl.56.13"></a><var>56.13</var>believe may reasonably constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this section; or<br/>
<a id="pl.56.14"></a><var>56.14</var>(2) by an unlicensed person that constitutes the practice of social work when a <br/>
<a id="pl.56.15"></a><var>56.15</var>license is required to practice social work.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.16"></a><var>56.16</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Duty to warn.</b> A licensee must comply with the duty to warn established <br/>
<a id="pl.56.17"></a><var>56.17</var>by section 
<statute_ref>148.975</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.18"></a><var>56.18</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Reporting maltreatment of minors.</b> An applicant or licensee must <br/>
<a id="pl.56.19"></a><var>56.19</var>comply with the reporting of maltreatment of minors established by section 
<statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.20"></a><var>56.20</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Reporting maltreatment of vulnerable adults.</b> An applicant or licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.56.21"></a><var>56.21</var>must comply with the reporting of maltreatment of vulnerable adults established by <br/>
<a id="pl.56.22"></a><var>56.22</var>section 
<statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.23"></a><var>56.23</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Subpoenas.</b> The board may issue subpoenas according to section <br/>
<a id="pl.56.24"></a><var>56.24</var><statute_ref>148E.245</statute_ref> and chapter 214 for the production of any reports required by this section or <br/>
<a id="pl.56.25"></a><var>56.25</var>any related documents.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.50.0"></a><a id="pl.56.26"></a><var>56.26</var>    Sec. 50. <b>[148E.245] INVESTIGATIVE POWERS AND PROCEDURES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.56.27"></a><var>56.27</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Subpoenas.</b> (a) The board may issue subpoenas and compel the <br/>
<a id="pl.56.28"></a><var>56.28</var>attendance of witnesses and the production of all necessary papers, books, records, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.29"></a><var>56.29</var>documents, and other evidentiary material as part of its investigation of an applicant or <br/>
<a id="pl.56.30"></a><var>56.30</var>licensee under this section or chapter 214.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.31"></a><var>56.31</var>(b) If any person fails or refuses to appear or testify regarding any matter about which <br/>
<a id="pl.56.32"></a><var>56.32</var>the person may be lawfully questioned, or fails or refuses to produce any papers, books, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.33"></a><var>56.33</var>records, documents, or other evidentiary materials in the matter to be heard, after having <br/>
<a id="pl.56.34"></a><var>56.34</var>been required by order of the board or by a subpoena of the board to do so, the board may <br/>
<a id="pl.56.35"></a><var>56.35</var>institute a proceeding in any district court to enforce the board's order or subpoena.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.1"></a><var>57.1</var>(c) The board or a designated member of the board acting on behalf of the board <br/>
<a id="pl.57.2"></a><var>57.2</var>may issue subpoenas or administer oaths to witnesses or take affirmations. Depositions <br/>
<a id="pl.57.3"></a><var>57.3</var>may be taken within or out of the state in the manner provided by law for the taking of <br/>
<a id="pl.57.4"></a><var>57.4</var>depositions in civil actions.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.5"></a><var>57.5</var>(d) A subpoena or other process or paper may be served upon any person named <br/>
<a id="pl.57.6"></a><var>57.6</var>therein, by mail or by any officer authorized to serve subpoenas or other process or paper <br/>
<a id="pl.57.7"></a><var>57.7</var>in civil actions, with the same fees and mileage and in the same manner as prescribed by <br/>
<a id="pl.57.8"></a><var>57.8</var>law for service of process issued out of the district court of this state.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.9"></a><var>57.9</var>(e) Fees, mileage, and other costs must be paid as the board directs.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.10"></a><var>57.10</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Classification of data.</b> (a) Any records obtained as part of an investigation <br/>
<a id="pl.57.11"></a><var>57.11</var>must be treated as investigative data under section 
<statute_ref>13.41</statute_ref> and be classified as confidential <br/>
<a id="pl.57.12"></a><var>57.12</var>data.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.13"></a><var>57.13</var>(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), client records must be treated as private data <br/>
<a id="pl.57.14"></a><var>57.14</var>under chapter 13. Client records must be protected as private data in the records of the <br/>
<a id="pl.57.15"></a><var>57.15</var>board and in administrative or judicial proceedings unless the client authorizes the board <br/>
<a id="pl.57.16"></a><var>57.16</var>in writing to make public the identity of the client or a portion or all of the client's records.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.17"></a><var>57.17</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Mental or physical examination; chemical dependency evaluation.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.57.18"></a><var>57.18</var>If the board (1) has probable cause to believe that an applicant or licensee has violated <br/>
<a id="pl.57.19"></a><var>57.19</var>a statute or rule enforced by the board, or an order issued by the board and (2) believes <br/>
<a id="pl.57.20"></a><var>57.20</var>the applicant may have a health-related condition relevant to the violation, the board may <br/>
<a id="pl.57.21"></a><var>57.21</var>issue an order directing the applicant or licensee to submit to one or more of the following: <br/>
<a id="pl.57.22"></a><var>57.22</var>a mental examination, a physical examination, or a chemical dependency evaluation.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.23"></a><var>57.23</var>(b) An examination or evaluation order issued by the board must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.57.24"></a><var>57.24</var>(1) factual specifications on which the order is based;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.25"></a><var>57.25</var>(2) the purpose of the examination or evaluation;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.26"></a><var>57.26</var>(3) the name of the person or entity that will conduct the examination or evaluation; <br/>
<a id="pl.57.27"></a><var>57.27</var>and<br/>
<a id="pl.57.28"></a><var>57.28</var>(4) the means by which the examination or evaluation will be paid for.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.29"></a><var>57.29</var>(c) Every applicant or licensee must submit to a mental examination, a physical <br/>
<a id="pl.57.30"></a><var>57.30</var>examination, or a chemical dependency evaluation when ordered to do so in writing <br/>
<a id="pl.57.31"></a><var>57.31</var>by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.32"></a><var>57.32</var>(d) By submitting to a mental examination, a physical examination, or a chemical <br/>
<a id="pl.57.33"></a><var>57.33</var>dependency evaluation, an applicant or licensee waives all objections to the admissibility <br/>
<a id="pl.57.34"></a><var>57.34</var>of the examiner or evaluator's testimony or reports on the grounds that the testimony or <br/>
<a id="pl.57.35"></a><var>57.35</var>reports constitute a privileged communication.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.1"></a><var>58.1</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Failure to submit to an examination.</b> (a) If an applicant or licensee fails <br/>
<a id="pl.58.2"></a><var>58.2</var>to submit to an examination or evaluation ordered by the board according to subdivision 3, <br/>
<a id="pl.58.3"></a><var>58.3</var>unless the failure was due to circumstances beyond the control of the applicant or licensee, <br/>
<a id="pl.58.4"></a><var>58.4</var>the failure is an admission that the applicant or licensee violated a statute or rule enforced <br/>
<a id="pl.58.5"></a><var>58.5</var>by the board as specified in the examination or evaluation order issued by the board. <br/>
<a id="pl.58.6"></a><var>58.6</var>The failure may result in an application being denied or other adversarial, corrective, or <br/>
<a id="pl.58.7"></a><var>58.7</var>disciplinary action being taken by the board without a contested case hearing.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.8"></a><var>58.8</var>(b) If an applicant or licensee requests a contested case hearing after the board <br/>
<a id="pl.58.9"></a><var>58.9</var>denies an application or takes other disciplinary or adversarial action, the only issues <br/>
<a id="pl.58.10"></a><var>58.10</var>which may be determined at the hearing are:<br/>
<a id="pl.58.11"></a><var>58.11</var>(1) whether the board had probable cause to issue the examination or evaluation <br/>
<a id="pl.58.12"></a><var>58.12</var>order; and<br/>
<a id="pl.58.13"></a><var>58.13</var>(2) whether the failure to submit to the examination or evaluation was due to <br/>
<a id="pl.58.14"></a><var>58.14</var>circumstances beyond the control of the applicant or licensee.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.15"></a><var>58.15</var>(c) Neither the record of a proceeding under this subdivision nor an order issued <br/>
<a id="pl.58.16"></a><var>58.16</var>by the board may be admissible, subject to subpoena, or be used against the applicant or <br/>
<a id="pl.58.17"></a><var>58.17</var>licensee in a proceeding in which the board is not a party or decision maker.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.18"></a><var>58.18</var>(d) Information obtained under this subdivision must be treated as private data under <br/>
<a id="pl.58.19"></a><var>58.19</var>chapter 13. An order issued by the board as the result of an applicant's or licensee's failure <br/>
<a id="pl.58.20"></a><var>58.20</var>to submit to an examination or evaluation must be treated as public data under chapter 13.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.21"></a><var>58.21</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Access to data and records.</b> (a) In addition to ordering a physical or <br/>
<a id="pl.58.22"></a><var>58.22</var>mental examination or chemical dependency evaluation, and notwithstanding section <br/>
<a id="pl.58.23"></a><var>58.23</var><statute_ref>13.384</statute_ref>, 
<statute_ref>144.651</statute_ref>, 
<statute_ref>595.02</statute_ref>, or any other statute limiting access to health records, the board <br/>
<a id="pl.58.24"></a><var>58.24</var>or a designated member of the board acting on behalf of the board may subpoena physical, <br/>
<a id="pl.58.25"></a><var>58.25</var>mental, and chemical dependency health records relating to an applicant or licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.58.26"></a><var>58.26</var>without the applicant's or licensee's consent if:<br/>
<a id="pl.58.27"></a><var>58.27</var>(1) the board has probable cause to believe that the applicant or licensee has violated <br/>
<a id="pl.58.28"></a><var>58.28</var>chapter 214, a statute or rule enforced by the board, or an order issued by the board; and<br/>
<a id="pl.58.29"></a><var>58.29</var>(2) the board has reason to believe that the records are relevant and necessary to the <br/>
<a id="pl.58.30"></a><var>58.30</var>investigation.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.31"></a><var>58.31</var>(b) An applicant, licensee, insurance company, government agency, health care <br/>
<a id="pl.58.32"></a><var>58.32</var>facility, or provider as defined in section 
<statute_ref>144.335, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph (b), must <br/>
<a id="pl.58.33"></a><var>58.33</var>comply with any subpoena of the board under this subdivision and is not liable in <br/>
<a id="pl.58.34"></a><var>58.34</var>any action for damages for releasing information subpoenaed by the board under this <br/>
<a id="pl.58.35"></a><var>58.35</var>subdivision unless the information provided is false and the person or entity providing the <br/>
<a id="pl.58.36"></a><var>58.36</var>information knew or had reason to know that the information was false.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.1"></a><var>59.1</var>(c) Information on individuals obtained under this subdivision must be treated as <br/>
<a id="pl.59.2"></a><var>59.2</var>investigative data under section 
<statute_ref>13.41</statute_ref> and be classified as confidential data.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.3"></a><var>59.3</var>(d) If an applicant, licensee, person, or entity does not comply with any subpoena of <br/>
<a id="pl.59.4"></a><var>59.4</var>the board under this subdivision, the board may institute a proceeding in any district court <br/>
<a id="pl.59.5"></a><var>59.5</var>to enforce the board's subpoena.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.6"></a><var>59.6</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Evidence of past sexual conduct.</b> If, in a proceeding for taking action <br/>
<a id="pl.59.7"></a><var>59.7</var>against an applicant or licensee under this section, the charges involve sexual contact with <br/>
<a id="pl.59.8"></a><var>59.8</var>a client or former client, the board or administrative law judge must not consider evidence <br/>
<a id="pl.59.9"></a><var>59.9</var>of the client's or former client's previous sexual conduct. Reference to the client's or <br/>
<a id="pl.59.10"></a><var>59.10</var>former client's previous sexual conduct must not be made during the proceedings or in the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.11"></a><var>59.11</var>findings, except by motion of the complainant, unless the evidence would be admissible <br/>
<a id="pl.59.12"></a><var>59.12</var>under the applicable provisions of section 
<statute_ref>609.347, subdivision 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.13"></a><var>59.13</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Investigations involving vulnerable adults or children in need of </b><br/>
<a id="pl.59.14"></a><var>59.14</var><b>protection.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), if the board receives a complaint <br/>
<a id="pl.59.15"></a><var>59.15</var>about a social worker regarding the social worker's involvement in a case of vulnerable <br/>
<a id="pl.59.16"></a><var>59.16</var>adults or children in need of protection, the county or other appropriate public authority <br/>
<a id="pl.59.17"></a><var>59.17</var>may request that the board suspend its investigation, and the board must comply until such <br/>
<a id="pl.59.18"></a><var>59.18</var>time as the court issues its findings on the case.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.19"></a><var>59.19</var>(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), the board may continue with an investigation if <br/>
<a id="pl.59.20"></a><var>59.20</var>the board determines that doing so is in the best interests of the vulnerable adult or child <br/>
<a id="pl.59.21"></a><var>59.21</var>and is consistent with the board's obligation to protect the public. If the board chooses to <br/>
<a id="pl.59.22"></a><var>59.22</var>continue an investigation, the board must notify the county or other appropriate public <br/>
<a id="pl.59.23"></a><var>59.23</var>authority in writing and state its reasons for doing so.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.24"></a><var>59.24</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Notification of complainant.</b> (a) In no more than 14 calendar days after <br/>
<a id="pl.59.25"></a><var>59.25</var>receiving a complaint regarding a licensee, the board must notify the complainant that the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.26"></a><var>59.26</var>board has received the complaint.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.27"></a><var>59.27</var>(b) The board must periodically notify the complainant of the status of the complaint.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.28"></a><var>59.28</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Notification of licensee.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), in no <br/>
<a id="pl.59.29"></a><var>59.29</var>more than 60 calendar days after receiving a complaint regarding a licensee, the board must <br/>
<a id="pl.59.30"></a><var>59.30</var>notify the licensee that the board has received the complaint and inform the licensee of:<br/>
<a id="pl.59.31"></a><var>59.31</var>(1) the substance of the complaint;<br/>
<a id="pl.59.32"></a><var>59.32</var>(2) the sections of the law that allegedly have been violated; and<br/>
<a id="pl.59.33"></a><var>59.33</var>(3) whether an investigation is being conducted.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.34"></a><var>59.34</var>(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply if:<br/>
<a id="pl.59.35"></a><var>59.35</var>(1) the board determines that such notice would compromise the board's investigation <br/>
<a id="pl.59.36"></a><var>59.36</var>according to section 
<statute_ref>214.10</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.60.1"></a><var>60.1</var>(2) the board determines that such notice cannot reasonably be accomplished within <br/>
<a id="pl.60.2"></a><var>60.2</var>this time.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.3"></a><var>60.3</var>(c) The board must periodically notify the licensee of the status of the complaint.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.4"></a><var>60.4</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Resolution of complaints.</b> In no more than one year after receiving a <br/>
<a id="pl.60.5"></a><var>60.5</var>complaint regarding a licensee, the board must resolve or dismiss the complaint unless <br/>
<a id="pl.60.6"></a><var>60.6</var>the board determines that resolving or dismissing the complaint cannot reasonably be <br/>
<a id="pl.60.7"></a><var>60.7</var>accomplished within this time.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.51.0"></a><a id="pl.60.8"></a><var>60.8</var>    Sec. 51. <b>[148E.250] OBLIGATION TO COOPERATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.60.9"></a><var>60.9</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Obligation to cooperate.</b> An applicant or licensee who is the subject <br/>
<a id="pl.60.10"></a><var>60.10</var>of an investigation, or who is questioned by or on behalf of the board in connection with <br/>
<a id="pl.60.11"></a><var>60.11</var>an investigation, must cooperate fully with the investigation. Cooperation includes, but is <br/>
<a id="pl.60.12"></a><var>60.12</var>not limited to:<br/>
<a id="pl.60.13"></a><var>60.13</var>(1) responding fully and promptly to any question relating to the investigation;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.14"></a><var>60.14</var>(2) as reasonably requested by the board, providing copies of client and other records <br/>
<a id="pl.60.15"></a><var>60.15</var>in the applicant's or licensee's possession relating to the investigation;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.16"></a><var>60.16</var>(3) executing release of records as reasonably requested by the board; and<br/>
<a id="pl.60.17"></a><var>60.17</var>(4) appearing at conferences, hearings, or meetings scheduled by the board, as <br/>
<a id="pl.60.18"></a><var>60.18</var>required in sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref> and chapter 214.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.19"></a><var>60.19</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Investigation.</b> A social worker must not knowingly withhold relevant <br/>
<a id="pl.60.20"></a><var>60.20</var>information, give false or misleading information, or do anything to obstruct an <br/>
<a id="pl.60.21"></a><var>60.21</var>investigation of the social worker or another social worker by the board or by another state <br/>
<a id="pl.60.22"></a><var>60.22</var>or federal regulatory or law enforcement authority.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.23"></a><var>60.23</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Payment for copies.</b> The board must pay for copies requested by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.24"></a><var>60.24</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Access to client records.</b> Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, an <br/>
<a id="pl.60.25"></a><var>60.25</var>applicant or licensee must allow the board access to any records of a client provided <br/>
<a id="pl.60.26"></a><var>60.26</var>services by the applicant or licensee under investigation. If the client has not signed a <br/>
<a id="pl.60.27"></a><var>60.27</var>consent permitting access to the client's records, the applicant or licensee must delete any <br/>
<a id="pl.60.28"></a><var>60.28</var>data in the records that identifies the client before providing the records to the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.29"></a><var>60.29</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Classification of data.</b> Any records obtained according to this subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.60.30"></a><var>60.30</var>must be treated as investigative data according to section 
<statute_ref>13.41</statute_ref> and be classified as <br/>
<a id="pl.60.31"></a><var>60.31</var>confidential data.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.52.0"></a><a id="pl.60.32"></a><var>60.32</var>    Sec. 52. <b>[148E.255] TYPES OF ACTIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.60.33"></a><var>60.33</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Actions.</b> The board may take disciplinary action according to <br/>
<a id="pl.60.34"></a><var>60.34</var>section 
<statute_ref>148E.260</statute_ref>, adversarial but nondisciplinary action according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.265</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.61.1"></a><var>61.1</var>or voluntary action according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>. Any action taken under sections <br/>
<a id="pl.61.2"></a><var>61.2</var><statute_ref>148E.260</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref> is public data.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.3"></a><var>61.3</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Disciplinary action.</b> For purposes of section 
<statute_ref>148E.260</statute_ref>, "disciplinary <br/>
<a id="pl.61.4"></a><var>61.4</var>action" means an action taken by the board against an applicant or licensee that addresses <br/>
<a id="pl.61.5"></a><var>61.5</var>a complaint alleging a violation of a statute or rule the board is empowered to enforce.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.6"></a><var>61.6</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Adversarial but nondisciplinary action.</b> For purposes of section <br/>
<a id="pl.61.7"></a><var>61.7</var><statute_ref>148E.265</statute_ref>, "adversarial but nondisciplinary action" means a nondisciplinary action taken <br/>
<a id="pl.61.8"></a><var>61.8</var>by the board that addresses a complaint alleging a violation of a statute or rule the board <br/>
<a id="pl.61.9"></a><var>61.9</var>is empowered to enforce.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.10"></a><var>61.10</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Voluntary action.</b> For purposes of section 
<statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>, "voluntary action" <br/>
<a id="pl.61.11"></a><var>61.11</var>means a nondisciplinary action agreed to by the board or a designated board member and <br/>
<a id="pl.61.12"></a><var>61.12</var>an applicant or licensee that, through educational or other corrective means, addresses a <br/>
<a id="pl.61.13"></a><var>61.13</var>complaint alleging a violation of a statute or rule that the board is empowered to enforce.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.53.0"></a><a id="pl.61.14"></a><var>61.14</var>    Sec. 53. <b>[148E.260] DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.61.15"></a><var>61.15</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General disciplinary actions.</b> (a) When the board has grounds for <br/>
<a id="pl.61.16"></a><var>61.16</var>disciplinary actions under this chapter, the board may take one or more of the following <br/>
<a id="pl.61.17"></a><var>61.17</var>disciplinary actions:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.18"></a><var>61.18</var>(1) deny an application;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.19"></a><var>61.19</var>(2) permanently revoke a license to practice social work;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.20"></a><var>61.20</var>(3) indefinitely or temporarily suspend a license to practice social work;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.21"></a><var>61.21</var>(4) impose restrictions on a licensee's scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.22"></a><var>61.22</var>(5) impose conditions required for the licensee to maintain licensure, including, <br/>
<a id="pl.61.23"></a><var>61.23</var>but not limited to, additional education, supervision, and requiring the passing of an <br/>
<a id="pl.61.24"></a><var>61.24</var>examination provided for in section 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.25"></a><var>61.25</var>(6) reprimand a licensee;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.26"></a><var>61.26</var>(7) impose a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation in order to discourage <br/>
<a id="pl.61.27"></a><var>61.27</var>future violations or to deprive the licensee of any economic advantage gained by reason <br/>
<a id="pl.61.28"></a><var>61.28</var>of the violation; or<br/>
<a id="pl.61.29"></a><var>61.29</var>(8) impose a fee to reimburse the board for all or part of the cost of the proceedings <br/>
<a id="pl.61.30"></a><var>61.30</var>resulting in disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, the amount paid by the board <br/>
<a id="pl.61.31"></a><var>61.31</var>for services received from or expenses incurred by the Office of Administrative Hearings, <br/>
<a id="pl.61.32"></a><var>61.32</var>the Office of the Attorney General, court reporters, witnesses, board members, board staff, <br/>
<a id="pl.61.33"></a><var>61.33</var>or the amount paid by the board for reproducing records.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.1"></a><var>62.1</var>(b) Disciplinary action taken by the board under this subdivision is in effect pending <br/>
<a id="pl.62.2"></a><var>62.2</var>determination of an appeal unless the court, upon petition and for good cause shown, <br/>
<a id="pl.62.3"></a><var>62.3</var>decides otherwise.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.4"></a><var>62.4</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Reprimands.</b> (a) In addition to the board's authority to issue a reprimand <br/>
<a id="pl.62.5"></a><var>62.5</var>according to subdivision 1, a designated board member reviewing a complaint as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.62.6"></a><var>62.6</var>for in chapter 214 may issue a reprimand to a licensee. The designated board member <br/>
<a id="pl.62.7"></a><var>62.7</var>must notify the licensee that the reprimand will become final disciplinary action unless the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.8"></a><var>62.8</var>licensee requests a hearing by the board within 14 calendar days.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.9"></a><var>62.9</var>(b) If the licensee requests a hearing within 14 calendar days, the board must <br/>
<a id="pl.62.10"></a><var>62.10</var>schedule a hearing unless the designated board member withdraws the reprimand.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.11"></a><var>62.11</var>(c) The hearing must be scheduled within 14 working days of the time the licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.62.12"></a><var>62.12</var>submits a request for the hearing.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.13"></a><var>62.13</var>(d) The designated board member who issued the reprimand may participate in the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.14"></a><var>62.14</var>hearing but must not deliberate or vote on the decision by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.15"></a><var>62.15</var>(e) The only evidence permitted at the hearing is affidavits or other documents <br/>
<a id="pl.62.16"></a><var>62.16</var>except for testimony by the licensee or other witnesses whose testimony the board chair <br/>
<a id="pl.62.17"></a><var>62.17</var>has authorized for good cause.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.18"></a><var>62.18</var>(f) If testimony is authorized, the testimony is subject to cross-examination.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.19"></a><var>62.19</var>(g) After the hearing, the board must affirm or dismiss the reprimand.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.20"></a><var>62.20</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Temporary suspensions.</b> (a) In addition to any other remedy provided <br/>
<a id="pl.62.21"></a><var>62.21</var>by statute, the board or a designated board member may, without a hearing, temporarily <br/>
<a id="pl.62.22"></a><var>62.22</var>suspend a license to practice social work if the board or the designated board member <br/>
<a id="pl.62.23"></a><var>62.23</var>finds that:<br/>
<a id="pl.62.24"></a><var>62.24</var>(1) the licensee has violated a statute or rule enforced by the board, any other federal <br/>
<a id="pl.62.25"></a><var>62.25</var>or state law or rule related to the practice of social work, or an order, stipulation, or <br/>
<a id="pl.62.26"></a><var>62.26</var>agreement agreed to or issued by the board; and<br/>
<a id="pl.62.27"></a><var>62.27</var>(2) continued practice by the licensee would create a serious risk of harm to others.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.28"></a><var>62.28</var>(b) The suspension is in effect upon service of a written order on the licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.62.29"></a><var>62.29</var>specifying the statute, rule, order, stipulation, or agreement violated. Service of the order <br/>
<a id="pl.62.30"></a><var>62.30</var>is effective if the order is served on the licensee or the licensee's attorney personally or <br/>
<a id="pl.62.31"></a><var>62.31</var>by first class mail to the most recent address provided to the board for the licensee or the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.32"></a><var>62.32</var>licensee's attorney.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.33"></a><var>62.33</var>(c) The temporary suspension remains in effect until after the board issues an order <br/>
<a id="pl.62.34"></a><var>62.34</var>according to paragraph (e), or if there is a contested case hearing, after the board issues a <br/>
<a id="pl.62.35"></a><var>62.35</var>written final order according to paragraph (g).<br/>
<a id="pl.63.1"></a><var>63.1</var>(d) If the licensee requests in writing within five calendar days of service of the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.2"></a><var>63.2</var>order that the board hold a hearing, the board must hold a hearing on the sole issue of <br/>
<a id="pl.63.3"></a><var>63.3</var>whether to continue, modify, or lift the suspension. The board must hold the hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.63.4"></a><var>63.4</var>within ten working days of receipt of the licensee's written request. Evidence presented <br/>
<a id="pl.63.5"></a><var>63.5</var>by the board or licensee must be in affidavit form only, except that the licensee or the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.6"></a><var>63.6</var>licensee's attorney may present oral argument.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.7"></a><var>63.7</var>(e) Within five working days after the hearing, the board must issue its order. If <br/>
<a id="pl.63.8"></a><var>63.8</var>the licensee contests the order, the board must schedule a contested case hearing under <br/>
<a id="pl.63.9"></a><var>63.9</var>chapter 14. The contested case hearing must be scheduled to occur within 45 calendar <br/>
<a id="pl.63.10"></a><var>63.10</var>days after issuance of the order.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.11"></a><var>63.11</var>(f) The administrative law judge must issue a report within 30 calendar days after <br/>
<a id="pl.63.12"></a><var>63.12</var>the contested case hearing is concluded.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.13"></a><var>63.13</var>(g) The board must issue a final order within 30 calendar days after the board <br/>
<a id="pl.63.14"></a><var>63.14</var>receives the administrative law judge's report.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.54.0"></a><a id="pl.63.15"></a><var>63.15</var>    Sec. 54. <b>[148E.265] ADVERSARIAL BUT NONDISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.63.16"></a><var>63.16</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Automatic suspensions.</b> (a) A license to practice social work is <br/>
<a id="pl.63.17"></a><var>63.17</var>automatically suspended if:<br/>
<a id="pl.63.18"></a><var>63.18</var>(1) a guardian of a licensee is appointed by order of a court according to sections <br/>
<a id="pl.63.19"></a><var>63.19</var><statute_ref>524.5-101</statute_ref> and 524.5.102; or<br/>
<a id="pl.63.20"></a><var>63.20</var>(2) the licensee is committed by order of a court according to chapter 253B.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.21"></a><var>63.21</var>(b) A license remains suspended until:<br/>
<a id="pl.63.22"></a><var>63.22</var>(1) the licensee is restored to capacity by a court; and<br/>
<a id="pl.63.23"></a><var>63.23</var>(2) upon petition by the licensee and after a hearing or an agreement with the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.24"></a><var>63.24</var>licensee, the board terminates the suspension.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.25"></a><var>63.25</var>(c) If the board terminates the suspension, it may do so with or without conditions <br/>
<a id="pl.63.26"></a><var>63.26</var>or restrictions, including, but not limited to, participation in the health professional <br/>
<a id="pl.63.27"></a><var>63.27</var>services program.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.28"></a><var>63.28</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Cease and desist orders.</b> (a) The board or a designated board member <br/>
<a id="pl.63.29"></a><var>63.29</var>may issue a cease and desist order to stop a person from engaging in unauthorized practice <br/>
<a id="pl.63.30"></a><var>63.30</var>or from violating or threatening to violate a statute or rule enforced by the board or an <br/>
<a id="pl.63.31"></a><var>63.31</var>order, stipulation, or agreement agreed to or issued by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.32"></a><var>63.32</var>(b) The cease and desist order must state the reason for its issuance and give notice <br/>
<a id="pl.63.33"></a><var>63.33</var>of the person's right to request a hearing under sections 
<statute_ref>14.57</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>14.62</statute_ref>. If the person fails <br/>
<a id="pl.63.34"></a><var>63.34</var>to request a hearing in writing postmarked within 15 calendar days after service of the <br/>
<a id="pl.64.1"></a><var>64.1</var>cease and desist order, the order is the final order of the board and is not reviewable by <br/>
<a id="pl.64.2"></a><var>64.2</var>a court or agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.3"></a><var>64.3</var>(c) If the board receives a written request for a hearing postmarked within 15 <br/>
<a id="pl.64.4"></a><var>64.4</var>calendar days after service of the cease and desist order, the board must schedule a hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.64.5"></a><var>64.5</var>within 30 calendar days of receiving the request.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.6"></a><var>64.6</var>(d) The administrative law judge must issue a report within 30 calendar days after <br/>
<a id="pl.64.7"></a><var>64.7</var>the contested case hearing is concluded.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.8"></a><var>64.8</var>(e) Within 30 calendar days after the board receives the administrative law judge's <br/>
<a id="pl.64.9"></a><var>64.9</var>report, the board must issue a final order modifying, vacating, or making permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.64.10"></a><var>64.10</var>the cease and desist order. The final order remains in effect until modified or vacated <br/>
<a id="pl.64.11"></a><var>64.11</var>by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.12"></a><var>64.12</var>(f) If a person does not comply with a cease and desist order, the board may institute <br/>
<a id="pl.64.13"></a><var>64.13</var>a proceeding in any district court to obtain injunctive relief or other appropriate relief, <br/>
<a id="pl.64.14"></a><var>64.14</var>including but not limited to, a civil penalty payable to the board of up to $10,000 for <br/>
<a id="pl.64.15"></a><var>64.15</var>each violation.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.16"></a><var>64.16</var>(g) A cease and desist order issued according to this subdivision does not relieve a <br/>
<a id="pl.64.17"></a><var>64.17</var>person from criminal prosecution by a competent authority or from disciplinary action <br/>
<a id="pl.64.18"></a><var>64.18</var>by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.19"></a><var>64.19</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Injunctive relief.</b> (a) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the <br/>
<a id="pl.64.20"></a><var>64.20</var>board may bring an action in district court for injunctive relief to restrain any unauthorized <br/>
<a id="pl.64.21"></a><var>64.21</var>practice or violation or threatened violation of any statute or rule, stipulation, or agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.64.22"></a><var>64.22</var>agreed to or enforced by the board or an order issued by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.23"></a><var>64.23</var>(b) A temporary restraining order may be granted in the proceeding if continued <br/>
<a id="pl.64.24"></a><var>64.24</var>activity by a person would create an imminent risk of harm to others.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.25"></a><var>64.25</var>(c) Injunctive relief granted according to this subdivision does not relieve a person <br/>
<a id="pl.64.26"></a><var>64.26</var>from criminal prosecution by a competent authority or from disciplinary action by the <br/>
<a id="pl.64.27"></a><var>64.27</var>board.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.28"></a><var>64.28</var>(d) In bringing an action for injunctive relief, the board need not show irreparable <br/>
<a id="pl.64.29"></a><var>64.29</var>harm.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.55.0"></a><a id="pl.64.30"></a><var>64.30</var>    Sec. 55. <b>[148E.270] VOLUNTARY ACTIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.64.31"></a><var>64.31</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Agreements for corrective action.</b> (a) The board or a designated <br/>
<a id="pl.64.32"></a><var>64.32</var>board member may enter into an agreement for corrective action with an applicant or <br/>
<a id="pl.64.33"></a><var>64.33</var>licensee when the board or a designated board member determines that a complaint <br/>
<a id="pl.64.34"></a><var>64.34</var>alleging a violation of a statute or rule enforced by the board or an order issued by the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.1"></a><var>65.1</var>board may best be resolved through an agreement for corrective action when disciplinary <br/>
<a id="pl.65.2"></a><var>65.2</var>action is not required to protect the public.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.3"></a><var>65.3</var>(b) An agreement for corrective action must:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.4"></a><var>65.4</var>(1) be in writing;<br/>
<a id="pl.65.5"></a><var>65.5</var>(2) specify the facts upon which the agreement is based;<br/>
<a id="pl.65.6"></a><var>65.6</var>(3) clearly indicate the corrective action agreed upon; and<br/>
<a id="pl.65.7"></a><var>65.7</var>(4) provide that the complaint that resulted in the agreement must be dismissed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.8"></a><var>65.8</var>board or the designated board member upon successful completion of the corrective action.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.9"></a><var>65.9</var>(c) The board or designated board member may determine successful completion <br/>
<a id="pl.65.10"></a><var>65.10</var>when the applicant or licensee submits a request for dismissal that documents the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.11"></a><var>65.11</var>applicant's or licensee's successful completion of the corrective action. The burden of <br/>
<a id="pl.65.12"></a><var>65.12</var>proof is on the applicant or licensee to prove successful completion.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.13"></a><var>65.13</var>(d) An agreement for corrective action is not disciplinary action but must be treated <br/>
<a id="pl.65.14"></a><var>65.14</var>as public data under chapter 13.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.15"></a><var>65.15</var>(e) The board may impose a fee to reimburse the board for all or part of the costs <br/>
<a id="pl.65.16"></a><var>65.16</var>of the proceedings resulting in a corrective action, including, but not limited to, the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.17"></a><var>65.17</var>amount paid by the board for services received from or expenses incurred by the Office <br/>
<a id="pl.65.18"></a><var>65.18</var>of the Attorney General, board members, board staff, or the amount paid by the board <br/>
<a id="pl.65.19"></a><var>65.19</var>for reproducing records.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.20"></a><var>65.20</var>(f) The board or designated board member must not enter into an agreement for <br/>
<a id="pl.65.21"></a><var>65.21</var>corrective action when the complaint alleged sexual conduct with a client unless there is <br/>
<a id="pl.65.22"></a><var>65.22</var>insufficient evidence to justify disciplinary action but there is a basis for corrective action.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.23"></a><var>65.23</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Stipulations to cease practicing social work.</b> (a) The board or a <br/>
<a id="pl.65.24"></a><var>65.24</var>designated board member may enter into a stipulation to cease practicing social work with <br/>
<a id="pl.65.25"></a><var>65.25</var>a licensee if the board or designated board member determines that the licensee is unable <br/>
<a id="pl.65.26"></a><var>65.26</var>to practice social work competently or safely or that the social worker's continued practice <br/>
<a id="pl.65.27"></a><var>65.27</var>creates an unacceptable risk of safety to clients, potential clients, or the public.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.28"></a><var>65.28</var>(b) A stipulation to cease practicing social work must:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.29"></a><var>65.29</var>(1) be in writing;<br/>
<a id="pl.65.30"></a><var>65.30</var>(2) specify the facts upon which the stipulation is based;<br/>
<a id="pl.65.31"></a><var>65.31</var>(3) clearly indicate that the licensee must not practice social work and must not hold <br/>
<a id="pl.65.32"></a><var>65.32</var>out to the public that the social worker is licensed; and<br/>
<a id="pl.65.33"></a><var>65.33</var>(4) specify the term of the stipulation or when and under what circumstances the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.34"></a><var>65.34</var>licensee may petition the board for termination of the stipulation.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.35"></a><var>65.35</var>(c) A stipulation to cease practicing social work is not disciplinary action but must <br/>
<a id="pl.65.36"></a><var>65.36</var>be treated as public data under chapter 13.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.1"></a><var>66.1</var>(d) Nothing in this subdivision prevents the board or designated board member <br/>
<a id="pl.66.2"></a><var>66.2</var>from taking any other disciplinary or adversarial action authorized by sections 
<statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.66.3"></a><var>66.3</var>to 
<statute_ref>148E.265</statute_ref> in lieu of or in addition to entering into a stipulation to cease practicing <br/>
<a id="pl.66.4"></a><var>66.4</var>social work.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.56.0"></a><a id="pl.66.5"></a><var>66.5</var>    Sec. 56. <b>[148E.275] UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.66.6"></a><var>66.6</var>No individual may:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.7"></a><var>66.7</var>(1) engage in the practice of social work without a social work license under <br/>
<a id="pl.66.8"></a><var>66.8</var>sections 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>, except when the individual is exempt from licensure <br/>
<a id="pl.66.9"></a><var>66.9</var>according to section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.66.10"></a><var>66.10</var>(2) provide social work services to a client who resides in this state when the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.11"></a><var>66.11</var>individual providing the services is not licensed as a social worker according to sections <br/>
<a id="pl.66.12"></a><var>66.12</var><statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>, except when the individual is exempt from licensure according to <br/>
<a id="pl.66.13"></a><var>66.13</var>section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.57.0"></a><a id="pl.66.14"></a><var>66.14</var>    Sec. 57. <b>[148E.280] USE OF TITLES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.66.15"></a><var>66.15</var>No individual may be presented to the public by any title incorporating the words <br/>
<a id="pl.66.16"></a><var>66.16</var>"social work" or "social worker" or in the titles in section 
<statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref>, unless that individual <br/>
<a id="pl.66.17"></a><var>66.17</var>holds a license under sections 
<statute_ref>148E.055</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>, or practices in a setting exempt <br/>
<a id="pl.66.18"></a><var>66.18</var>from licensure under section 
<statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.58.0"></a><a id="pl.66.19"></a><var>66.19</var>    Sec. 58. <b>[148E.285] REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.66.20"></a><var>66.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Institutions.</b> A state agency, political subdivision, agency of a local <br/>
<a id="pl.66.21"></a><var>66.21</var>unit of government, private agency, hospital, clinic, prepaid medical plan, or other health <br/>
<a id="pl.66.22"></a><var>66.22</var>care institution or organization must report to the board:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.23"></a><var>66.23</var>(1) any adversarial action, disciplinary action, or other sanction for conduct that <br/>
<a id="pl.66.24"></a><var>66.24</var>might constitute grounds for action under section 
<statute_ref>148E.190</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.66.25"></a><var>66.25</var>(2) the resignation of any applicant or licensee prior to the conclusion of any <br/>
<a id="pl.66.26"></a><var>66.26</var>proceeding for adversarial action, disciplinary action, or other sanction for conduct that <br/>
<a id="pl.66.27"></a><var>66.27</var>might constitute grounds for action under section 
<statute_ref>148E.190</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.66.28"></a><var>66.28</var>(3) the resignation of any applicant or licensee prior to the commencement of a <br/>
<a id="pl.66.29"></a><var>66.29</var>proceeding for adversarial action, disciplinary action, or other sanction for conduct that <br/>
<a id="pl.66.30"></a><var>66.30</var>might constitute grounds for action under section 
<statute_ref>148E.190</statute_ref>, but after the applicant or <br/>
<a id="pl.66.31"></a><var>66.31</var>licensee had knowledge that a proceeding was contemplated or in preparation.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.32"></a><var>66.32</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Professional societies and associations.</b> A state or local professional <br/>
<a id="pl.66.33"></a><var>66.33</var>society or association whose members consist primarily of licensed social workers must <br/>
<a id="pl.67.1"></a><var>67.1</var>report to the board any adversarial action, disciplinary action, or other sanction taken <br/>
<a id="pl.67.2"></a><var>67.2</var>against a member.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.3"></a><var>67.3</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Immunity.</b> An individual, professional society or association, state agency, <br/>
<a id="pl.67.4"></a><var>67.4</var>political subdivision, agency of a local unit of government, private agency, hospital, <br/>
<a id="pl.67.5"></a><var>67.5</var>clinic, prepaid medical plan, other health care institution or organization or other entity is <br/>
<a id="pl.67.6"></a><var>67.6</var>immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for submitting in good faith a report <br/>
<a id="pl.67.7"></a><var>67.7</var>under subdivision 1 or 2 or for otherwise reporting, providing information, or testifying <br/>
<a id="pl.67.8"></a><var>67.8</var>about violations or alleged violations of this chapter.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.59.0"></a><a id="pl.67.9"></a><var>67.9</var>    Sec. 59. <b>[148E.290] PENALTIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.67.10"></a><var>67.10</var>An individual or other entity that violates section 
<statute_ref>148E.275</statute_ref>, 
<statute_ref>148E.280</statute_ref>, or 
<statute_ref>148E.285</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.67.11"></a><var>67.11</var>is guilty of a misdemeanor.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.60.0"></a><a id="pl.67.12"></a><var>67.12</var>    Sec. 60. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.67.13"></a><var>67.13</var>Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 148D.001; 148D.010; 148D.015; 148D.020; <br/>
<a id="pl.67.14"></a><var>67.14</var>148D.025; 148D.030; 148D.035; 148D.040; 148D.045; 148D.050; 148D.055; 148D.060; <br/>
<a id="pl.67.15"></a><var>67.15</var>148D.065; 148D.070; 148D.075; 148D.080; 148D.085; 148D.090; 148D.095; 148D.100; <br/>
<a id="pl.67.16"></a><var>67.16</var>148D.105; 148D.110; 148D.115; 148D.120; 148D.125; 148D.130; 148D.135; 148D.140; <br/>
<a id="pl.67.17"></a><var>67.17</var>148D.145; 148D.150; 148D.155; 148D.160; 148D.165; 148D.170; 148D.175; 148D.180; <br/>
<a id="pl.67.18"></a><var>67.18</var>148D.185; 148D.190; 148D.195; 148D.200; 148D.205; 148D.210; 148D.215; 148D.220; <br/>
<a id="pl.67.19"></a><var>67.19</var>148D.225; 148D.230; 148D.235; 148D.240; 148D.245; 148D.250; 148D.255; 148D.260; <br/>
<a id="pl.67.20"></a><var>67.20</var>148D.265; 148D.270; 148D.275; 148D.280; 148D.285; and 148D.290, are repealed <br/>
<a id="pl.67.21"></a><var>67.21</var>effective August 1, 2011.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.61.0"></a><a id="pl.67.22"></a><var>67.22</var>    Sec. 61. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.67.23"></a><var>67.23</var>This act is effective August 1, 2011.<br/>