<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>or pharmacists in the pediatric vaccine administration program; changing the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>age requirement for pharmacists administering influenza vaccines; changing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>certain requirements; modifying provisions in health occupations for speech <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>language pathologists and occupational therapists; expanding definition of <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>licensed health care professional; changing provisions for food, beverage, and <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>lodging establishments; requiring the Department of Health to use rules and <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>guidelines from the federal government to implement the minimum data set <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>for resident reimbursement classification; establishing fees; changing licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>provisions for social work;amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 148.512, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>subdivision 13; 148.5193, subdivision 6a; 148.5194, subdivisions 2, 3, 7; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>148.6402, subdivisions 13, 22a; 148.6405; 148.6440, subdivision 2; 148D.010, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>subdivisions 9, 15, by adding subdivisions; 148D.025, subdivisions 2, 3; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>148D.061, subdivisions 6, 8; 148D.062, subdivision 2; 148D.063, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>2; 148D.125, subdivisions 1, 3; 148E.010, subdivisions 11, 17, by adding <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>subdivisions; 148E.025, subdivisions 2, 3; 148E.055, subdivision 5; 148E.100, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, by adding a subdivision; 148E.105, subdivisions 1, 3, 5, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>7, by adding a subdivision; 148E.106, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, by adding <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>a subdivision; 148E.110, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding subdivisions; 148E.115, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 148E.120; 148E.125, subdivisions 1, 3; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>148E.130, subdivisions 2, 5, by adding a subdivision; 148E.165, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>1; 151.01, subdivision 27; 157.16, subdivisions 2, 4; 214.103, subdivision 9; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145; repealing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 148D.062, subdivision 5; 148D.125, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>subdivision 2; 148D.180, subdivision 8; 148E.106, subdivision 6; 148E.125, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>subdivision 2; Minnesota Rules, parts 4610.0420; 4610.0500, subparts 1, 2, 3, 5; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>4610.0600, subparts 1, 3, 4; 4610.0650.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.32"></a><var>1.32</var>    Section 1. <b>[145.58] PEDIATRIC VACCINE ADMINISTRATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>The commissioner of health shall enroll a licensed pharmacy or individual <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>pharmacist as a program-registered provider in the pediatric vaccine administration <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>program under section 13631 of the federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>Public Law 103-66, based on the program's infrastructure capacity to enroll the additional <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>pharmacy providers in the program.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>    Sec. 2. <b>[145.987] HEALTHY CHILDREN THROUGH IMMUNIZATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>Pharmacies and pharmacists providing immunizations to children under private <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>insurance or fee-for-service arrangements prior to June 1, 2009, that are not enrolled <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>in the pediatric vaccine administration program under section 13631 of the federal <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, Public Law 103-66, must discontinue <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>immunization services to children under private insurance or fee-for-service arrangements <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>after December 31, 2009.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.3.0"></a><a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.512, subdivision 13, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Practice of speech-language pathology.</b> The "practice of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>speech-language pathology" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>(1) identification, assessment, and interpretation, diagnosis, habilitation, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>rehabilitation, treatment and prevention of disorders of speech, articulation, fluency, voice, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>and language;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>(2) identification, assessment, and interpretation, diagnosis, habilitation, and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>rehabilitation of disorders of oral-pharyngeal function and related disorders;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>(3) identification, assessment, and interpretation, diagnosis, habilitation, and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>rehabilitation of communication disorders associated with cognition;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>(4) assessing, selecting, and developing augmentative and alternative communication <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>systems and providing training in their use;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>(5) aural habilitation and rehabilitation and related counseling for hearing impaired <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>individuals and their families;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>(6) enhancing speech-language proficiency and communication effectiveness;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>(7) audiometric screening individuals for hearing loss or middle ear pathology for <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>the purposes of speech-language evaluation or for the identification of possible hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>disorders; or<br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>(8) supervision of the functions in clauses (1) to (7).<br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>The practice of speech-language pathology does not include the practice of medicine <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>and surgery, or osteopathic medicine and surgery, or medical diagnosis that is commonly <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>performed by a physician.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.5193, subdivision 6a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>    Subd. 6a. <b>Verification of attendance</b><b> Auditing continuing education reports</b><b>.</b> An <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>applicant for licensure renewal must submit verification of attendance as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>(1) a certificate of attendance from the sponsor with the continuing education course <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>name, course date, and licensee's name. If a certificate of attendance is not available, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>the commissioner may accept other evidence of attendance such as a confirmation or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>statement of registration for regional or national annual conferences or conventions of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>professional associations, a copy of the continuing education courses indicating those <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>attended, and an affidavit of attendance;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>(2) a copy of a record of attendance from the sponsor of the continuing education <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>course;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>(3) a signature of the presenter or a designee at the continuing education activity <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>on the continuing education report form;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>(4) a summary or outline of the educational content of an audio or video educational <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>activity if a designee is not available to sign the continuing education report form;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>(5) for self-study programs, a certificate of completion or other documentation <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>indicating that the individual has demonstrated knowledge and has successfully completed <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>the program; or<br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>(6) for attendance at a university, college, or vocational course, an official transcript. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>(a) The commissioner may audit a percentage of the continuing education reports based on <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>random selection. A licensee shall maintain all documentation required by this section <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>for two years after the last day of the biennial licensure period in which the contact <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>hours were earned.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>(b) All renewal applications that are received after the expiration date may be subject <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>to a continuing education report audit.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>(c) Any licensee against whom a complaint is filed may be subject to a continuing <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>education report audit.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>(d) The licensee shall make the following information available to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>for auditing purposes:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>(1) a copy of the completed continuing education report form for the continuing <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>education reporting period that is the subject of the audit including all supporting <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>documentation required by subdivision 5;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>(2) a description of the continuing education activity prepared by the presenter or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>sponsor that includes the course title or subject matter, date, place, number of program <br/>
<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>contact hours, presenters, and sponsors;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>(3) documentation of self-study programs by materials prepared by the presenter <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>or sponsor that includes the course title, course description, name of sponsor or author, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>and the number of hours required to complete the program;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>(4) documentation of university, college, or vocational school courses by a course <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>syllabus, listing in a course bulletin, or equivalent documentation that includes the course <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>title, instructor's name, course dates, number of contact hours, and course content, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>objectives, or goals; and<br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>(5) verification of attendance by:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>(i) a signature of the presenter or a designee at the continuing education activity on <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>the continuing education report form or a certificate of attendance with the course name, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>course date, and licensee's name;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>(ii) a summary or outline of the educational content of an audio or video educational <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>activity to verify the licensee's participation in the activity if a designee is not available to <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>sign the continuing education report form;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>(iii) verification of self-study programs by a certificate of completion or other <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>documentation indicating that the individual has demonstrated knowledge and has <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>successfully completed the program; or<br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>(iv) verification of attendance at a university, college, or vocational course by an <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>official transcript.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.5.0"></a><a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.5194, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Speech-language pathologist</b><b> </b><b>biennial licensure fee.</b> The fee for initial <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>licensure and biennial licensure, clinical fellowship licensure, temporary licensure, or <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>renewal for a speech-language pathologist is $200.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.6.0"></a><a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.5194, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Biennial licensure fee for dual licensure as a speech-language </b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var><b>pathologist and audiologist.</b> The fee for initial licensure and biennial licensure, clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>fellowship licensure, doctoral externship, temporary license, or renewal is $200 $435.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.7.0"></a><a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.5194, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>    Subd. 7.  <b>Audiologist </b><b>surcharge</b><b> biennial licensure</b><b> fee.</b> (a) The biennial surcharge <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>licensure fee for audiologists is $235. The commissioner shall prorate the fee for <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>clinical fellowship, doctoral externship, temporary, and first time initial applicants and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>renewal licensees according to the number of months that have elapsed between the date <br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>the license is issued and the date the license expires or must be renewed under section <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var><statute_ref>148.5191, subdivision 4</statute_ref> is $435.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>(b) The audiologist surcharge fee is for practical examination costs greater than <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>audiologist exam fee receipts and for complaint investigation, enforcement action <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>and consumer information, and assistance expenditures related to hearing instrument <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>dispensing.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.8.0"></a><a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.6402, subdivision 13, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Licensed health care professional.</b> "Licensed health care professional" <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>means a person licensed in good standing in Minnesota to practice medicine, osteopathy, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>chiropractic, podiatry, advanced practice registered nursing, or dentistry, or is a person <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>registered as a physician assistant in Minnesota.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.9.0"></a><a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.6402, subdivision 22a, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>    Subd. 22a. <b>Limited license.</b> "Limited license" means a license issued according <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>to section 
         <statute_ref>148.6425, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, paragraph (c), to persons who have allowed their <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>license to lapse for four two years or more and did not apply for a license after meeting <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>the requirements in section 148.6408 or 148.6410 or who choose a supervised practice <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>as the method for renewing their license status allowed their license to lapse for four <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>years or more.  <br/>
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<a id="bill.1.10.0"></a><a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.6405, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var><b>148.6405 LICENSURE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: PROCEDURES </b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var><b>AND QUALIFICATIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>(a) An applicant for licensure must comply with the application requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>148.6420</statute_ref>. To qualify for licensure, an applicant must satisfy one of the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>requirements in paragraphs (b) to (f) and not be subject to denial of licensure under <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>section 
         <statute_ref>148.6448</statute_ref>.  <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>(b) A person who applies for licensure as an occupational therapist and who has not <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>been credentialed by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy or <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>another jurisdiction must meet the requirements in section 
         <statute_ref>148.6408</statute_ref>.  <br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>(c) A person who applies for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant and who <br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>has not been credentialed by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>or another jurisdiction must meet the requirements in section 
         <statute_ref>148.6410</statute_ref>.  <br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>(d) A person who is certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>Therapy may apply for licensure by equivalency and must meet the requirements in <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>section 
         <statute_ref>148.6412</statute_ref>.  <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>(e) A person who is credentialed in another jurisdiction may apply for licensure by <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>reciprocity and must meet the requirements in section 
         <statute_ref>148.6415</statute_ref>.  <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>(f) A person who applies for temporary licensure must meet the requirements in <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>section 
         <statute_ref>148.6418</statute_ref>.  <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>(g) A person who applies for licensure under paragraph (b), (c), or (f), more than two <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>and less than four years after meeting the requirements in section 148.6408 or 148.6410 <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>must submit the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>(1) a completed and signed application for licensure on forms provided by the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>commissioner;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>(2) the license application fee required under section 148.6445;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>(3) if applying for occupational therapist licensure, proof of having met a minimum <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>of 24 contact hours of continuing education in the two years preceding licensure <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>application, or if applying for occupational therapy assistant licensure, proof of having <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>met a minimum of 18 contact hours of continuing education in the two years preceding <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>licensure application;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>(4) verified documentation of successful completion of 160 hours of supervised <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>practice approved by the commissioner under a limited license specified in section <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>148.6425, subdivision 3, paragraph (c); and<br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>(5) additional information as requested by the commissioner to clarify information <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>in the application, including information to determine whether the individual has engaged <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>in conduct warranting disciplinary action under section 148.6448. The information must <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>be submitted within 30 days after the commissioner's request.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>(h) A person who applied for licensure under paragraph (b), (c), or (f), four years <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>or more after meeting the requirements in section 148.6408 or 148.6410 must meet <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>all the requirements in paragraph (g) except items (3) and (4), submit documentation <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>of having retaken and passed the credentialing examination for occupational therapist <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>or occupational therapy assistant, or of having completed an occupational therapy <br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>refresher program that contains both a theoretical and clinical component approved by <br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>the commissioner, and verified documentation of successful completion of 480 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>supervised practice approved by the commissioner under a limited license specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>section 148.6425, subdivision 3, paragraph (c). Only refresher courses completed within <br/>
<a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var>one year prior to date of application qualify for approval.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.11.0"></a><a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.6440, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>    Subd. 2.  <b>Written documentation required.</b> (a) An occupational therapist must <br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>provide to the commissioner documentation verifying that the occupational therapist <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>has met the educational and clinical requirements described in subdivisions 3 to 5, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>depending on the modality or modalities to be used. Both theoretical training and clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>application objectives must be met for each modality used. Documentation must include <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>the name and address of the individual or organization sponsoring the activity; the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>name and address of the facility at which the activity was presented; and a copy of the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>course, workshop, or seminar description, including learning objectives and standards <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>for meeting the objectives. In the case of clinical application objectives, teaching <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>methods must be documented, including actual supervised practice. Documentation must <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>include a transcript or certificate showing successful completion of the coursework. <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>Coursework completed more than two years prior to date of application must be retaken. <br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>An occupational therapist who is a certified hand therapist shall document satisfaction <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>of the requirements in subdivisions 3 to 5 by submitting to the commissioner a copy of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>a certificate issued by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Practitioners are <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>prohibited from using physical agent modalities under supervision or independently until <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>granted approval as provided in subdivision 7, except under the provisions in paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>(b).<br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>(b) If a practitioner has successfully completed a specific course previously reviewed <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>and approved by the commissioner as provided for in subdivision 7, and has submitted the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>written documentation required in paragraph (a) within 30 calendar days from the course <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>date, the practitioner awaiting written approval from the commissioner may use physical <br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>agent modalities under the supervision of a practitioner listed on the roster of persons <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>approved to use physical agent modalities.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.12.0"></a><a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 151.01, subdivision 27, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>    Subd. 27.  <b>Practice of pharmacy.</b> "Practice of pharmacy" means: <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>    (1) interpretation and evaluation of prescription drug orders;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>    (2) compounding, labeling, and dispensing drugs and devices (except labeling by <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>a manufacturer or packager of nonprescription drugs or commercially packaged legend <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>drugs and devices);<br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>    (3) participation in clinical interpretations and monitoring of drug therapy for <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>assurance of safe and effective use of drugs;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>    (4) participation in drug and therapeutic device selection; drug administration for <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>first dosage and medical emergencies; drug regimen reviews; and drug or drug-related <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>research;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>    (5) participation in administration of influenza vaccines to all eligible individuals <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>over ten years of age and older and all other vaccines to patients 18 years of age and <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>older under standing orders from a physician licensed under chapter 147 or by written <br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>protocol with a physician provided that:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>    (i) the pharmacist is trained in a program approved by the American Council of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>Pharmaceutical Education for the administration of immunizations or graduated from a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>college of pharmacy in 2001 or thereafter; and<br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>    (ii) the pharmacist reports the administration of the immunization to the patient's <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>primary physician or clinic;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>    (6) participation in the practice of managing drug therapy and modifying drug <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>therapy, according to section 
         <statute_ref>151.21, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, according to a written protocol <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>between the specific pharmacist and the individual dentist, optometrist, physician, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>podiatrist, or veterinarian who is responsible for the patient's care and authorized to <br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>independently prescribe drugs. Any significant changes in drug therapy must be reported <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>by the pharmacist to the patient's medical record;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>    (7) participation in the storage of drugs and the maintenance of records;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>    (8) responsibility for participation in patient counseling on therapeutic values, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>content, hazards, and uses of drugs and devices; and<br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>    (9) offering or performing those acts, services, operations, or transactions necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>in the conduct, operation, management, and control of a pharmacy.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.13.0"></a><a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 157.16, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>    Subd. 2.  <b>License renewal.</b> Initial and renewal licenses for all food and beverage <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>service establishments, hotels, motels, lodging establishments, public pools, and resorts <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>shall be issued for the calendar year for which application is made and shall expire on <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>December 31 of such year on an annual basis. Any person who operates a place of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>business after the expiration date of a license or without having submitted an application <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>and paid the fee shall be deemed to have violated the provisions of this chapter and shall <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>be subject to enforcement action, as provided in the Health Enforcement Consolidation <br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>Act, sections 
         <statute_ref>144.989</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144.993</statute_ref>. In addition, a penalty of $50 shall be added to the total <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>of the license fee for any food and beverage service establishment operating without a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>license as a mobile food unit, a seasonal temporary or seasonal permanent food stand, or a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.35"></a><var>8.35</var>special event food stand, and a penalty of $100 shall be added to the total of the license fee <br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>for all restaurants, food carts, hotels, motels, lodging establishments, public pools, and <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>resorts operating without a license for a period of up to 30 days. A late fee of $300 shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>added to the license fee for establishments operating more than 30 days without a license. <br/>
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<a id="bill.1.14.0"></a><a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 157.16, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>    Subd. 4.  <b>Posting requirements.</b> Every food and beverage service establishment, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>hotel, motel, lodging establishment, public pool, or resort must have the license posted <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>in a conspicuous place at the establishment. Mobile food units, food carts, and seasonal <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>temporary food stands shall be issued decals with the initial license and each calendar year <br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>with license renewals. The current license year decal must be placed on the unit or stand <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>in a location determined by the commissioner. Decals are not transferable.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.15.0"></a><a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 214.103, subdivision 9, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Information to complainant.</b> A board shall furnish to a person who <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>made a complaint a written description of the board's complaint process, and actions of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>the board relating to the complaint. The written notice from the board must advise the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>complainant of the right to appeal the board's decision to the attorney general within <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>30 days of receipt of the notice.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2009.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.16.0"></a><a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>    Sec. 16. <b>MINIMUM DATA SET, VERSION 3.0.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>The commissioner of health shall implement the minimum data set, version 3.0 <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>(MDS 3.0) for the resident reimbursement classification in Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>144.0724, using the rules and guidelines when they are published by the United States <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>Implementation of MDS 3.0 must correspond to the implementation times specified in the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>federal requirements. The commissioners of health and human services shall establish <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>procedures for the transition from resource utilization groups (RUGs) to MDS 3.0 for <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>resident reimbursement classification.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.17.0"></a><a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>    Sec. 17. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>The revisor of statutes shall renumber Minnesota Statutes, section 43A.312, as <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>62J.63 and make any cross-reference changes in Minnesota Statutes.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.18.0"></a><a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>    Sec. 18. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>Minnesota Rules, parts 4610.0420; 4610.0500, subparts 1, 2, 3, and 5; 4610.0600, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>subparts 1, 3, and 4; and 4610.0650, are repealed July 1, 2009.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.010, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>    Subd. 6a. <b>Clinical supervision.</b> "Clinical supervision" means supervision, as <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>defined in subdivision 16, of a social worker engaged in clinical practice, as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>subdivision 6.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.010, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>    Subd. 6b. <b>Graduate degree.</b> "Graduate degree" means a master's degree in social <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian <br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>board, or a doctorate in social work from an accredited university.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.3.0"></a><a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.010, subdivision 9, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Practice of social work.</b> (a) "Practice of social work" means working <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>to maintain, restore, or improve behavioral, cognitive, emotional, mental, or social <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>functioning of clients, in a manner that applies accepted professional social work <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>knowledge, skills, and values, including the person-in-environment perspective, by <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>providing in person or through telephone, video conferencing, or electronic means one or <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>more of the social work services described in paragraph (b), clauses (1) to (3). Social work <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>services may address conditions that impair or limit behavioral, cognitive, emotional, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>mental, or social functioning. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>following: abuse and neglect of children or vulnerable adults, addictions, developmental <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>disorders, disabilities, discrimination, illness, injuries, poverty, and trauma. Practice <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>of social work also means providing social work services in a position for which the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>educational basis is the individual's degree in social work described in subdivision 13.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>(b) Social work services include:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>(1) providing assessment and intervention through direct contact with clients, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>developing a plan based on information from an assessment, and providing services which <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>include, but are not limited to, assessment, case management, client-centered advocacy, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>client education, consultation, counseling, crisis intervention, and referral;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>(2) providing for the direct or indirect benefit of clients through administrative, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>educational, policy, or research services including, but not limited to:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>(i) advocating for policies, programs, or services to improve the well-being of clients;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>(ii) conducting research related to social work services;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>(iii) developing and administering programs which provide social work services;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>(iv) engaging in community organization to address social problems through <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>planned collective action;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>(v) supervising individuals who provide social work services to clients;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>(vi) supervising social workers in order to comply with the supervised practice <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>requirements specified in sections 
         <statute_ref>148D.100</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148D.125</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>(vii) teaching professional social work knowledge, skills, and values to students; and<br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>(3) engaging in clinical practice.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.4.0"></a><a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.010, subdivision 15, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Supervisee.</b> "Supervisee" means an individual provided evaluation and <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>supervision or direction by a social worker an individual who meets the requirements of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>section 148D.120.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.5.0"></a><a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.010, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>    Subd. 17. <b>Supervisor.</b> "Supervisor" means an individual who provides evaluation <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>and direction through supervision as specified in subdivision 16, in order to comply with <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>sections 148D.100 to 148D.125.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.6.0"></a><a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.025, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Qualifications of board members.</b> (a) All social worker members must <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>have engaged in the practice of social work in Minnesota for at least one year during <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>the ten years preceding their appointments.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>(b) Five social worker members must be licensed social workers according to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>section 148D.055, subdivision 2. The other five members must be include a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>graduate social worker, a licensed independent social worker, or a and at least two licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>independent clinical social worker workers.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>(c) Eight social worker members must be engaged at the time of their appointment in <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>the practice of social work in Minnesota in the following settings:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>(1) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in a county agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>(2) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in a state agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>(3) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in an elementary, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>middle, or secondary school;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>(4) one member must be employed in a hospital or nursing home licensed under <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>chapter 144 or 144A;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>(5) two members one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>private agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>(6) one member two members must be engaged in the practice of social work in a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>clinical social work setting; and<br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>(7) one member must be an educator engaged in regular teaching duties at a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>program of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a similar <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>accreditation body designated by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>(d) At the time of their appointments, at least six members must reside outside of the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>seven-county 11-county metropolitan area.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>(e) At the time of their appointments, at least five members must be persons with <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>expertise in communities of color.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.7.0"></a><a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.025, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Officers.</b> The board must annually biennially elect from its membership a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>chair, vice-chair, and secretary-treasurer.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.8.0"></a><a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.061, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Evaluation by supervisor.</b> (a) After being issued a provisional license <br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>under subdivision 1, the licensee licensee's supervisor must submit an evaluation by the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>licensee's supervisor every six months during the first 2,000 hours of social work practice. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>The evaluation must meet the requirements in section 
         <statute_ref>148D.063</statute_ref>. The supervisor must <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>meet the eligibility requirements specified in section 
         <statute_ref>148D.062</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>    (b) After completion of 2,000 hours of supervised social work practice, the licensee's <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>supervisor must submit a final evaluation and attest to the applicant's ability to engage in <br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>the practice of social work safely and competently and ethically.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.9.0"></a><a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.061, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Disciplinary or other action.</b> The board may take action according to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>148D.260</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148D.270</statute_ref> if:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>    (1) the licensee's supervisor does not submit an evaluation as required by section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>148D.062
</statute_ref> 148D.063;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>    (2) an evaluation submitted according to section 
         <statute_ref>148D.062</statute_ref> 148D.063 indicates that <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>the licensee cannot practice social work competently and safely ethically; or<br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>    (3) the licensee does not comply with the requirements of subdivisions 1 to 7.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.10.0"></a><a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.062, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Practice requirements.</b> The supervision required by subdivision 1 must <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>be obtained during the first 2,000 hours of social work practice after the effective date of <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>the provisional license. At least three hours of supervision must be obtained during every <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>160 hours of practice under a provisional license until a permanent license is issued.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.11.0"></a><a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.063, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Evaluation.</b> (a) When a supervisee licensee's supervisor submits an <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>evaluation to the board according to section 
         <statute_ref>148D.061, subdivision 6</statute_ref>, the supervisee and <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>supervisor must provide the following information on a form provided by the board:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>    (1) the name of the supervisee, the name of the agency in which the supervisee is <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>being supervised, and the supervisee's position title;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>    (2) the name and qualifications of the supervisor;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>    (3) the number of hours and dates of each type of supervision completed;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>    (4) the supervisee's position description;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>    (5) a declaration that the supervisee has not engaged in conduct in violation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>standards of practice in sections 
         <statute_ref>148D.195</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148D.240</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>    (6) a declaration that the supervisee has practiced competently and ethically <br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>according to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values; and<br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>    (7) on a form provided by the board, an evaluation of the licensee's practice in <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>the following areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>    (i) development of professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>    (ii) practice methods;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>    (iii) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>    (iv) ensuring continuing competence;<br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>    (v) ethical standards of practice; and<br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>    (vi) clinical practice, if applicable.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>    (b) The information provided on the evaluation form must demonstrate supervisor <br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>must attest to the satisfaction of the board that the supervisee has met or has made progress <br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>on meeting the applicable supervised practice requirements.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.12.0"></a><a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.125, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Supervision plan.</b> (a) A social worker must submit, on a form <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>provided by the board, a supervision plan for meeting the supervision requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>specified in sections 
         <statute_ref>148D.100</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148D.120</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>    (b) The supervision plan must be submitted no later than 90 60 days after the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>licensee begins a social work practice position after becoming licensed.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>    (c) For failure to submit the supervision plan within 90 60 days after beginning a <br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>social work practice position, a licensee must pay the supervision plan late fee specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>section 
         <statute_ref>148D.180</statute_ref> when the licensee applies for license renewal.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>    (d) A license renewal application submitted pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>148D.070, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>, must not be approved unless the board has received a supervision plan.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>    (e) The supervision plan must include the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>    (1) the name of the supervisee, the name of the agency in which the supervisee is <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>being supervised, and the supervisee's position title;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>    (2) the name and qualifications of the person providing the supervision;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>    (3) the number of hours of one-on-one in-person supervision and the number and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>type of additional hours of supervision to be completed by the supervisee;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>    (4) the supervisee's position description;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>    (5) a brief description of the supervision the supervisee will receive in the following <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>content areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>    (i) clinical practice, if applicable;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>    (ii) development of professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>    (iii) practice methods;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>    (iv) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>    (v) ensuring continuing competence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>    (vi) ethical standards of practice; and<br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>    (6) if applicable, a detailed description of the supervisee's clinical social work <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>practice, addressing:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>    (i) the client population, the range of presenting issues, and the diagnoses;<br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>    (ii) the clinical modalities that were utilized; and<br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>    (iii) the process utilized for determining clinical diagnoses, including the diagnostic <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>instruments used and the role of the supervisee in the diagnostic process. An applicant for <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>licensure as a licensed professional clinical counselor must present evidence of completion <br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>of a degree equivalent to that required in section 
<statute_ref>148B.5301, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, clause (3).<br/>
<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>    (f) The board must receive a revised supervision plan within 90 60 days of any <br/>
<a id="pl.14.35"></a><var>14.35</var>of the following changes:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.36"></a><var>14.36</var>    (1) the supervisee has a new supervisor;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>    (2) the supervisee begins a new social work position;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>    (3) the scope or content of the supervisee's social work practice changes substantially;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>    (4) the number of practice or supervision hours changes substantially; or<br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>    (5) the type of supervision changes as supervision is described in section 
         <statute_ref>148D.100, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>148D.105, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, or as required in section 
         <statute_ref>148D.115, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>4
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>    (g) For failure to submit a revised supervision plan as required in paragraph (f), a <br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>supervisee must pay the supervision plan late fee specified in section 
         <statute_ref>148D.180</statute_ref>, when <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>the supervisee applies for license renewal.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>    (h) The board must approve the supervisor and the supervision plan.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.13.0"></a><a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.125, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Verification of supervised practice.</b> (a) In addition to receiving the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>attestation required pursuant to subdivision 2, The board must receive verification of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>supervised practice if when:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>(1) the board audits the supervision of a supervisee licensee submits the license <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>renewal application form pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>148D.070, subdivision 3</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>(2) an applicant applies for a license as a licensed independent social worker or as a <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>licensed independent clinical social worker.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>(b) When verification of supervised practice is required pursuant to paragraph (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>the board must receive from the supervisor the following information on a form provided <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>by the board:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>(1) the name of the supervisee, the name of the agency in which the supervisee is <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>being supervised, and the supervisee's position title;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>(2) the name and qualifications of the supervisor;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>(3) the number of hours and dates of each type of supervision completed;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>(4) the supervisee's position description;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>(5) a declaration that the supervisee has not engaged in conduct in violation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>standards of practice specified in sections 
         <statute_ref>148D.195</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148D.240</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>(6) a declaration that the supervisee has practiced ethically and competently in <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>accordance with professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>(7) a list of the content areas in which the supervisee has received supervision, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>including the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>(i) clinical practice, if applicable;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>(ii) development of professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.35"></a><var>15.35</var>(iii) practice methods;<br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>(iv) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>(v) ensuring continuing competence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>(vi) ethical standards of practice; and<br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>(8) if applicable, a detailed description of the supervisee's clinical social work <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>practice, addressing:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>(i) the client population, the range of presenting issues, and the diagnoses;<br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>(ii) the clinical modalities that were utilized; and<br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>(iii) the process utilized for determining clinical diagnoses, including the diagnostic <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>instruments used and the role of the supervisee in the diagnostic process.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>(c) The information provided on the verification form must demonstrate to the board's <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>satisfaction that the supervisee has met the applicable supervised practice requirements.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.14.0"></a><a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>    Sec. 14. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 148D.062, subdivision 5; 148D.125, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>2; and 148D.180, subdivision 8, are repealed.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.15.0"></a><a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>    Sec. 15. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>This article is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.3.1.0"></a><a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.010, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>    Subd. 5a. <b>Client system.</b> "Client system" means the client and those in the client's <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>environment who are potentially influential in contributing to a resolution of the client's <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>issues.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.2.0"></a><a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.010, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>    Subd. 7a. <b>Direct clinical client contact.</b> "Direct clinical client contact" means <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>in-person or electronic media interaction with a client, including client systems and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>service providers, related to the client's mental and emotional functioning, differential <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>diagnosis, and treatment, in subdivision 6.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.3.0"></a><a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.010, subdivision 11, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Practice of social work.</b> (a) "Practice of social work" means working <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>to maintain, restore, or improve behavioral, cognitive, emotional, mental, or social <br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>functioning of clients, in a manner that applies accepted professional social work <br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>knowledge, skills, and values, including the person-in-environment perspective, by <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>providing in person or through telephone, video conferencing, or electronic means one or <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>more of the social work services described in paragraph (b), clauses (1) to (3). Social work <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>services may address conditions that impair or limit behavioral, cognitive, emotional, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>mental, or social functioning. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>following: abuse and neglect of children or vulnerable adults, addictions, developmental <br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>disorders, disabilities, discrimination, illness, injuries, poverty, and trauma. Practice <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>of social work also means providing social work services in a position for which the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>educational basis is the individual's degree in social work described in subdivision 13.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>(b) Social work services include:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>    (1) providing assessment and intervention through direct contact with clients, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>developing a plan based on information from an assessment, and providing services which <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>include, but are not limited to, assessment, case management, client-centered advocacy, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>client education, consultation, counseling, crisis intervention, and referral;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>    (2) providing for the direct or indirect benefit of clients through administrative, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>educational, policy, or research services including, but not limited to:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>    (i) advocating for policies, programs, or services to improve the well-being of clients;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>    (ii) conducting research related to social work services;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>    (iii) developing and administering programs which provide social work services;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>    (iv) engaging in community organization to address social problems through <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>planned collective action;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>    (v) supervising individuals who provide social work services to clients;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>    (vi) supervising social workers in order to comply with the supervised practice <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>requirements specified in sections 
         <statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148E.125</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>    (vii) teaching professional social work knowledge, skills, and values to students; and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>    (3) engaging in clinical practice.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.4.0"></a><a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.010, subdivision 17, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>    Subd. 17. <b>Supervisee.</b> "Supervisee" means an individual provided evaluation and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>supervision or direction by a social worker an individual who meets the requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>under section 148E.120.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.5.0"></a><a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.010, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>    Subd. 19. <b>Supervisor.</b> "Supervisor" means an individual who provides evaluation <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>and direction through supervision as described in subdivision 18 in order to comply with <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>sections 148E.100 to 148E.125.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.6.0"></a><a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.025, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Qualifications of board members.</b> (a) All social worker members must <br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>have engaged in the practice of social work in Minnesota for at least one year during <br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>the ten years preceding their appointments.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>    (b) Five social worker members must be licensed social workers under section <br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>148E.055, subdivision 2. The other five members must be include a licensed graduate <br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>social worker, a licensed independent social worker, or a and at least two licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>independent clinical social worker workers.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>    (c) Eight social worker members must be engaged at the time of their appointment in <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>the practice of social work in Minnesota in the following settings:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>    (1) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in a county agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>    (2) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in a state agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>    (3) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in an elementary, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>middle, or secondary school;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>    (4) one member must be employed in a hospital or nursing home licensed under <br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>chapter 144 or 144A;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>    (5) two members one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>private agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>    (6) one member two members must be engaged in the practice of social work in a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>clinical social work setting; and<br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>    (7) one member must be an educator engaged in regular teaching duties at a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>program of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a similar <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>accreditation body designated by the board.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>    (d) At the time of their appointments, at least six members must reside outside <br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>of the seven 11-county metropolitan area.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>    (e) At the time of their appointments, at least five members must be persons with <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>expertise in communities of color.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.7.0"></a><a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.025, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Officers.</b> The board must annually biennially elect from its membership a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>chair, vice-chair, and secretary-treasurer.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.8.0"></a><a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.055, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Licensure by examination; licensed independent clinical social worker.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>    (a) To be licensed as a licensed independent clinical social worker, an applicant for <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>licensure by examination must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>    (1) has received a graduate degree in social work from a program accredited by <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board, or a doctorate in social <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>work from an accredited university;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>    (2) has completed 360 clock hours (one semester credit hour = 15 clock hours) in <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>the following clinical knowledge areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>    (i) 108 clock hours (30 percent) in differential diagnosis and biopsychosocial <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>assessment, including normative development and psychopathology across the life span;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>    (ii) 36 clock hours (ten percent) in assessment-based clinical treatment planning with <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>measurable goals;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>    (iii) 108 clock hours (30 percent) in clinical intervention methods informed by <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>research and current standards of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>    (iv) 18 clock hours (five percent) in evaluation methodologies;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>    (v) 72 clock hours (20 percent) in social work values and ethics, including cultural <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>context, diversity, and social policy; and<br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>    (vi) 18 clock hours (five percent) in culturally specific clinical assessment and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>intervention;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>    (3) has practiced clinical social work as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>148E.010</statute_ref>, including both <br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>diagnosis and treatment, and has met the supervised practice requirements specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>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>    (4) has passed the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association <br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. Unless an <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>applicant applies for licensure by endorsement according to subdivision 7, an examination <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>is not valid if it was taken and passed eight or more years prior to submitting a completed, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>signed application form provided by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>    (5) has submitted a completed, signed application form provided by the board, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>including the applicable application fee specified in section 
         <statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>. For applications <br/>
<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>submitted electronically, a "signed application" means providing an attestation as specified <br/>
<a id="pl.19.35"></a><var>19.35</var>by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>    (6) has submitted the criminal background check fee and a form provided by the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>board authorizing a criminal background check according to subdivision 8;<br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>    (7) has paid the license fee specified in section 
         <statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>    (8) has not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards <br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</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.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>action according to sections 
         <statute_ref>148E.255</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148E.270</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>    (b) The requirement in paragraph (a), clause (2), may be satisfied through: (1) <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>a graduate degree program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body <br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>designated by the board; or a doctorate in social work from an accredited university; (2) <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>postgraduate graduate coursework from an accredited institution of higher learning; or <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>(3) up to 90 continuing education hours, not to exceed 20 hours of independent study <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>as specified in section 148E.130, subdivision 5. The continuing education must have a <br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>course description available for public review and must include a posttest. Compliance <br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>with this requirement must be documented on a form provided by the board. The board <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>may conduct audits of the information submitted in order to determine compliance with <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>the requirements of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>    (c) An application which is not completed and signed, or which is not accompanied <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>by the correct fee, must be returned to the applicant, along with any fee submitted, and is <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>void.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>    (d) By submitting an application for licensure, an applicant authorizes the board to <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>investigate any information provided or requested in the application. The board may <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>request that the applicant provide additional information, verification, or documentation.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>    (e) Within one year of the time the board receives an application for licensure, the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>applicant must meet all the requirements specified in paragraph (a) and must provide all of <br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>the information requested by the board according to paragraph (d). If within one year the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>applicant does not meet all the requirements, or does not provide all of the information <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>requested, the applicant is considered ineligible and the application for licensure must <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>be closed.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>    (f) Except as provided in paragraph (g), an applicant may not take more than three <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>times the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social <br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. An applicant must <br/>
<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>receive a passing score on the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.35"></a><var>20.35</var>Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board <br/>
<a id="pl.20.36"></a><var>20.36</var>no later than 18 months after the first time the applicant failed the examination.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>    (g) Notwithstanding paragraph (f), the board may allow an applicant to take, for a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>fourth or subsequent time, the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>board if the applicant:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>    (1) meets all requirements specified in paragraphs (a) to (e) other than passing the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>or a similar examination body designated by the board;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>    (2) provides to the board a description of the efforts the applicant has made to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>improve the applicant's score and demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the efforts <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>are likely to improve the score; and<br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>    (3) provides to the board letters of recommendation from two licensed social <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>workers attesting to the applicant's ability to practice social work competently and <br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>ethically according to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>    (h) An individual must not practice social work until the individual passes the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>examination and receives a social work license under this section or section 
         <statute_ref>148E.060</statute_ref>. If <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>the board has reason to believe that an applicant may be practicing social work without a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>license, and the applicant has failed the clinical or equivalent examination administered <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by <br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>the board, the board may notify the applicant's employer that the applicant is not licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>as a social worker.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.9.0"></a><a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.100, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Supervised practice obtained prior to August 1, 2011.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>Notwithstanding the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2, the board shall approve hours <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>of supervised practice completed prior to August 1, 2011, which comply with sections <br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>148D.100 to 148D.125. These hours must apply to supervised practice requirements in <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>effect as specified in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>(b) Any additional hours of supervised practice obtained effective August 1, 2011, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>must comply with the increased requirements specified in this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.10.0"></a><a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.100, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Types of supervision.</b> Of the 100 hours of supervision required under <br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>subdivision 1:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>    (1) 50 hours must be provided through one-on-one supervision, including: (i) <br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>a minimum of 25 hours of in-person supervision, and (ii) no more than 25 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>supervision via eye-to-eye electronic media, while maintaining visual contact; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>    (2) 50 hours must be provided through: (i) one-on-one supervision, or (ii) group <br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>supervision. The supervision may be in person, by telephone, or via eye-to-eye electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>media, while maintaining visual contact. The supervision must not be provided by e-mail. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>Group supervision is limited to six members not counting the supervisor or supervisors <br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>supervisees.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.11.0"></a><a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.100, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Supervisor requirements.</b> The supervision required by subdivision 1 must <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>be provided by a supervisor who meets the requirements specified in section 148E.120. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>The supervision must be provided by a:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>    (1) is a licensed social worker who has completed the supervised practice <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>requirements;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>    (2) is a licensed graduate social worker, licensed independent social worker, or <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>licensed independent clinical social worker; or<br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>    (3) supervisor who meets the requirements specified in section 
         <statute_ref>148E.120, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.12.0"></a><a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.100, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Supervisee requirements.</b> The supervisee must:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>    (1) to the satisfaction of the supervisor, practice competently and ethically according <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>    (2) receive supervision in the following content areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>    (i) development of professional values and responsibilities;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>    (ii) practice skills;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>    (iii) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>    (iv) ensuring continuing competence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>    (v) ethical standards of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>    (3) submit a supervision plan according to section 
         <statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 1</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>    (4) if the board audits the supervisee's supervised practice, submit verification of <br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>supervised practice according to section 
         <statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, when a licensed social <br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>worker applies for the renewal of a license.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.13.0"></a><a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.100, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>    Subd. 6. <b>After completion of supervision requirements.</b> A licensed social worker <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>who fulfills the supervision requirements specified in subdivisions 1 to 5 this section is not <br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>required to be supervised after completion of the supervision requirements.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.14.0"></a><a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.100, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Attestation</b><b> Verification of supervised practice</b><b>.</b> The social worker and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>the social worker's supervisor must attest submit verification that the supervisee has met <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>or has made progress on meeting the applicable supervision requirements according to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>section 
         <statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 2 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.15.0"></a><a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.105, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Supervision required after licensure.</b> After receiving a license <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>from the board as a licensed graduate social worker, a licensed graduate social worker <br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>not engaged in clinical practice must obtain at least 100 hours of supervision according to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>the requirements of this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.16.0"></a><a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.105, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Supervised practice obtained prior to August 1, 2011.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>Notwithstanding the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2, the board shall approve hours <br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>of supervised practice completed prior to August 1, 2011, which comply with sections <br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>148D.100 to 148D.125. These hours shall apply to supervised practice requirements in <br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>effect as specified in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>(b) Any additional hours of supervised practice obtained effective August 1, 2011, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>must comply with the increased requirements specified in this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.17.0"></a><a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.105, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Types of supervision.</b> Of the 100 hours of supervision required under <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>subdivision 1:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>    (1) 50 hours must be provided though one-on-one supervision, including: (i) <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>a minimum of 25 hours of in-person supervision, and (ii) no more than 25 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>supervision via eye-to-eye electronic media, while maintaining visual contact; and<br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>    (2) 50 hours must be provided through: (i) one-on-one supervision, or (ii) group <br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>supervision. The supervision may be in person, by telephone, or via eye-to-eye electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>media, while maintaining visual contact. The supervision must not be provided by e-mail. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>Group supervision is limited to six supervisees.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.18.0"></a><a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.105, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Supervisee requirements.</b> The supervisee must:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>    (1) to the satisfaction of the supervisor, practice competently and ethically according <br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>    (2) receive supervision in the following content areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>    (i) development of professional values and responsibilities;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>    (ii) practice skills;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>    (iii) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>    (iv) ensuring continuing competence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>    (v) ethical standards of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>    (3) submit a supervision plan according to section 
         <statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 1</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>    (4) verify supervised practice according to section 
         <statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, if when:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>    (i) the board audits the supervisee's supervised practice a licensed graduate social <br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>worker applies for the renewal of a license; or<br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>    (ii) a licensed graduate social worker applies for a licensed independent social <br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>worker license.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.19.0"></a><a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.105, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Attestation</b><b> Verification of supervised practice</b><b>.</b> A social worker and the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>social worker's supervisor must attest submit verification that the supervisee has met <br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>or has made progress on meeting the applicable supervision requirements according to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>section 
         <statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 2 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.20.0"></a><a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Supervision required after licensure.</b> After receiving a license <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>from the board as a licensed graduate social worker, a licensed graduate social worker <br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>engaged in clinical practice must obtain at least 200 hours of supervision according to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>the requirements of this section.:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>(1) a minimum of four hours and a maximum of eight hours of supervision must be <br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>obtained during every 160 hours of practice until the licensed graduate social worker is <br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>issued a licensed independent clinical social worker license;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>(2) a minimum of 200 hours of supervision must be completed, in addition to all <br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>other requirements according to sections 148E.115 to 148E.125, to be eligible to apply for <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>the licensed independent clinical social worker license; and<br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>(3) the supervisee and supervisor are required to adjust the rate of supervision <br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>obtained, based on the ratio of four hours of supervision during every 160 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>practice, to ensure compliance with the requirements in subdivision 2.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.21.0"></a><a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Practice requirements.</b> The supervision required by subdivision 1 must <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>be obtained during the first 4,000 hours of postgraduate social work practice authorized by <br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>law. At least:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>(1) in no less than 4,000 hours and no more than 8,000 hours of postgraduate, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>clinical social work practice authorized by law, including at least 1,800 hours of direct <br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>clinical client contact; and<br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>(2) a minimum of four hours and a maximum of eight hours of supervision must be <br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>obtained during every 160 hours of practice.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.22.0"></a><a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Supervised practice obtained prior to August 1, 2011.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>Notwithstanding the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2, the board shall approve hours <br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>of supervised practice completed prior to August 1, 2011, which comply with sections <br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>148D.100 to 148D.125. These hours shall apply to supervised practice requirements in <br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>effect as specified in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>(b) Any additional hours of supervised practice obtained effective August 1, 2011, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>must comply with the increased requirements specified in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>(c) Notwithstanding the requirements in subdivision 2, clause (1), direct clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>client contact hours are (i) not required prior to August 1, 2011, and (ii) not required of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>a licensed graduate social worker engaged in clinical practice with a licensed graduate <br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>social worker license issue date prior to August 1, 2011.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.23.0"></a><a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Types of supervision.</b> Of the 200 hours of supervision required under <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>subdivision 1:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>    (1) 100 hours must be provided through one-on-one supervision, including: (i) <br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>a minimum of 50 hours of in-person supervision, and (ii) no more than 50 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>supervision via eye-to-eye electronic media, while maintaining visual contact; and<br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>    (2) 100 hours must be provided through: (i) one-on-one supervision, or (ii) group <br/>
<a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>supervision. The supervision may be in person, by telephone, or via eye-to-eye electronic <br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>media, while maintaining visual contact. The supervision must not be provided by e-mail. <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>Group supervision is limited to six supervisees.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.24.0"></a><a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Supervisor requirements.</b> The supervision required by subdivision 1 must <br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>be provided by a supervisor who meets the requirements specified in section 
         <statute_ref>148E.120</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>The supervision must be provided by a:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>    (1) by a licensed independent clinical social worker; or<br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>    (2) by a supervisor who meets the requirements specified in section 
         <statute_ref>148E.120</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>subdivision 2.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.25.0"></a><a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>    Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Supervisee requirements.</b> The supervisee must:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>    (1) to the satisfaction of the supervisor, practice competently and ethically according <br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>    (2) receive supervision in the following content areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>    (i) development of professional values and responsibilities;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>    (ii) practice skills;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>    (iii) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>    (iv) ensuring continuing competence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>    (v) ethical standards of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>    (3) submit a supervision plan according to section 
         <statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 1</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>    (4) verify supervised practice according to section 
         <statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, if when:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>    (i) the board audits the supervisee's supervised practice a licensed graduate social <br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>worker applies for the renewal of a license; or<br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>    (ii) a licensed graduate social worker applies for a licensed independent clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>social worker license.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.26.0"></a><a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Eligibility to apply for licensure as a licensed independent </b><b>clinical </b><br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var><b>social worker.</b> Upon completion of not less than 4,000 hours and not more than 8,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>hours of clinical social work practice, including at least 1,800 hours of direct clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>client contact and 200 hours of supervision according to the requirements of this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>a licensed graduate social worker is eligible to apply for a licensed independent clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>social worker license under section 
         <statute_ref>148E.115, subdivision 1</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.27.0"></a><a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>    Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, subdivision 9, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Attestation</b><b> Verification of supervised practice</b><b>.</b> A social worker and the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>social worker's supervisor must attest submit verification that the supervisee has met <br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>or has made progress on meeting the applicable supervision requirements according to <br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>section 
         <statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 2 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.28.0"></a><a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Supervision required before licensure.</b> Before becoming licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>as a licensed independent social worker, a person must have obtained at least 100 hours <br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>of supervision during 4,000 hours of postgraduate social work practice required by law <br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</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.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>hours of supervision must be obtained during every 160 hours of practice.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.29.0"></a><a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>    Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Supervised practice obtained prior to August 1, 2011.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>Notwithstanding subdivision 1, the board shall approve supervised practice hours <br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>completed prior to August 1, 2011, which comply with sections 148D.100 to 148D.125. <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>These hours must apply to supervised practice requirements in effect as specified in this <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>section.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>(b) Any additional hours of supervised practice obtained on or after August 1, 2011, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>must comply with the increased requirements in this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.30.0"></a><a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>    Sec. 30. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Licensed independent social workers; clinical social work after </b><br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var><b>licensure.</b> After licensure, a licensed independent social worker must not engage in <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>clinical social work practice except under supervision by a licensed independent clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>social worker who meets the requirements in section 148E.120, subdivision 1, or an <br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>alternate supervisor designated according to section 
         <statute_ref>148E.120, subdivision 2</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.31.0"></a><a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>    Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Supervision; licensed independent social worker engaged in clinical </b><br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var><b>social work practice.</b> (a) After receiving a license from the board as a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>independent social worker, a licensed independent social worker engaged in clinical social <br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>work practice must obtain at least 200 hours of supervision according to the requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>(b) A minimum of four hours and a maximum of eight hours of supervision must be <br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>obtained during every 160 hours of practice until the licensed independent social worker is <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>issued a licensed independent clinical social worker license.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>(c) A minimum of 200 hours of supervision must be completed, in addition to all <br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>other requirements according to sections 148E.115 to 148E.125, to be eligible to apply <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>for the licensed independent clinical social worker license.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>(d) The supervisee and supervisor are required to adjust the rate of supervision <br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>obtained based on the ratio of four hours of supervision during every 160 hours of practice <br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>to ensure compliance with the requirements in subdivision 1a.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.32.0"></a><a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>    Sec. 32. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Practice requirements after licensure as licensed independent social </b><br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var><b>worker; clinical social work practice.</b> (a) The supervision required by subdivision 5 <br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>must be obtained:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>(1) in no less than 4,000 hours and no more than 8,000 hours of postgraduate clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>social work practice authorized by law, including at least 1,800 hours of direct clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>client contact; and<br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>(2) a minimum of four hours and a maximum of eight hours of supervision must be <br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>obtained during every 160 hours of practice.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), clause (1), direct clinical client contact hours are <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>(i) not required prior to August 1, 2011, and (ii) not required of a licensed independent <br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>social worker engaged in clinical practice with a licensed independent social worker <br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>license issue date prior to August 1, 2011.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.33.0"></a><a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>    Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Supervision; clinical social work practice after licensure as licensed </b><br/>
<a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var><b>independent social worker.</b> Of the 200 hours of supervision required under subdivision 5:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>(1) 100 hours must be provided through one-on-one supervision, including:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>(i) a minimum of 50 hours of in-person supervision; and<br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>(ii) no more than 50 hours of supervision via eye-to-eye electronic media, while <br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>maintaining visual contact; and<br/>
<a id="pl.28.34"></a><var>28.34</var>(2) 100 hours must be provided through:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>(i) one-on-one supervision; or<br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>(ii) group supervision. <br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>The supervision may be in person, by telephone, or via eye-to-eye electronic media, while <br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>maintaining visual contact. The supervision must not be provided by e-mail. Group <br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>supervision is limited to six supervisees.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.34.0"></a><a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>    Sec. 34. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Supervision; clinical social work practice after licensure.</b> The <br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>supervision required by subdivision 5 must be provided by a supervisor who meets the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>requirements specified in section 148E.120. The supervision must be provided by a:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>(1) licensed independent clinical social worker; or<br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>(2) supervisor who meets the requirements specified in section 148E.120, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>subdivision 2.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.35.0"></a><a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>    Sec. 35. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Supervisee requirements; clinical social work practice after licensure.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>The supervisee must:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>(1) to the satisfaction of the supervisor, practice competently and ethically according <br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>(2) receive supervision in the following content areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>(i) development of professional values and responsibilities;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>(ii) practice skills;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>(iii) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>(iv) ensuring continuing competence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>(v) ethical standards of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>(3) submit a supervision plan according to section 148E.125, subdivision 1; and<br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>(4) verify supervised practice according to section 148E.125, subdivision 3, when:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>(i) a licensed independent social worker applies for the renewal of a license; or<br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>(ii) a licensed independent social worker applies for a licensed independent clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>social worker license.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.36.0"></a><a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>    Sec. 36. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Limit on practice of clinical social work.</b> (a) Except as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>paragraph (b), a licensed independent social worker must not engage in clinical social <br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>work practice under supervision for more than 8,000 hours. In order to practice clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>social work for more than 8,000 hours, a licensed independent social worker must obtain a <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>licensed independent clinical social worker license.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (a), the board may grant a <br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>licensed independent social worker permission to engage in clinical social work practice <br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>for more than 8,000 hours if the licensed independent social worker petitions the board <br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>and demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that for reasons of personal hardship the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>licensed independent social worker should be granted an extension to continue practicing <br/>
<a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>clinical social work under supervision for up to an additional 2,000 hours.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.37.0"></a><a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>    Sec. 37. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Eligibility for licensure; licensed independent clinical social worker.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>Upon completion of not less than 4,000 hours and not more than 8,000 hours of clinical <br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>social work practice, including at least 1,800 hours of direct clinical client contact and 200 <br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>hours of supervision according to the requirements of this section, a licensed independent <br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>social worker is eligible to apply for a licensed independent clinical social worker license <br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>under section 148E.115, subdivision 1.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.38.0"></a><a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>    Sec. 38. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Verification of supervised practice.</b> A social worker and the social <br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>worker's supervisor must submit verification that the supervisee has met or has made <br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>progress on meeting the applicable supervision requirements according to section <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>148E.125, subdivision 3.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.39.0"></a><a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>    Sec. 39. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.115, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Supervision </b><b>required</b><b> before licensure</b><b>; licensed independent </b><br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var><b>clinical social worker</b><b>.</b> Before becoming licensed as a licensed independent clinical social <br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>worker, a person must have obtained at least 200 hours of supervision during at the rate <br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>of a minimum of four and a maximum of eight hours of supervision for every 160 hours <br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>of practice, in not less than 4,000 hours and not more than 8,000 hours of postgraduate <br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>clinical practice required by law, including at least 1,800 hours of direct clinical client <br/>
<a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var>contact, according to the requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>148E.106</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.40.0"></a><a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>    Sec. 40. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.115, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Supervised practice obtained prior to August 1, 2011.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>Notwithstanding subdivisions 1 and 2, applicants and licensees who have completed hours <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>of supervised practice prior to August 1, 2011, which comply with sections 148D.100 to <br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>148D.125, may have that supervised practice applied to the licensing requirement.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>(b) Any additional hours of supervised practice obtained on or after August 1, 2011, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>must comply with the increased requirements in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>(c) Notwithstanding subdivision 1, in order to qualify for the licensed independent <br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>clinical social work license, direct clinical client contact hours are:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>(1) not required prior to August 1, 2011; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>(2) not required of either a licensed graduate social worker or a licensed independent <br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>social worker engaged in clinical practice with a license issued prior to August 1, 2011.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.41.0"></a><a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>    Sec. 41. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.120, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var><b>148E.120 REQUIREMENTS OF SUPERVISORS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Supervisors licensed as social workers.</b> (a) Except as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>in paragraph (b) (d), to be eligible to provide supervision under this section, a social <br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>worker must:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>    (1) have at least 2,000 hours of experience in authorized social work practice. If <br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>the person is providing clinical supervision, the 2,000 hours must include 1,000 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>experience in clinical practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>    (2) have completed 30 hours of training in supervision through coursework from <br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>an accredited college or university, or through continuing education in compliance with <br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>148E.130</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148E.170</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>    (3) (2) be competent in the activities being supervised; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>    (4) (3) attest, on a form provided by the board, that the social worker has met the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>applicable requirements specified in this section and sections 
         <statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148E.115</statute_ref>. The <br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>board may audit the information provided to determine compliance with the requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>of this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>(b) A licensed independent clinical social worker providing clinical licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>supervision to a licensed graduate social worker or a licensed independent social worker <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>must have at least 2,000 hours of experience in authorized social work practice, including <br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>1,000 hours of experience in clinical practice after obtaining a licensed independent <br/>
<a id="pl.31.34"></a><var>31.34</var>clinical social worker license.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>(c) A licensed social worker, licensed graduate social worker, licensed independent <br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>social worker, or licensed independent clinical social worker providing nonclinical <br/>
<a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>licensing supervision must have completed the supervised practice requirements specified <br/>
<a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>in section 148E.100, 148E.105, 148E.106, 148E.110, or 148E.115, as applicable.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>    (b) (d) If the board determines that supervision is not obtainable from an individual <br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>meeting the requirements specified in paragraph (a), the board may approve an alternate <br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>supervisor according to subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Alternate supervisors.</b> (a) The board may approve an alternate supervisor <br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>if:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>    (1) the board determines that supervision is not obtainable according to paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>(b);<br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>    (2) the licensee requests in the supervision plan submitted according to section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>148E.125, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, that an alternate supervisor conduct the supervision;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>    (3) the licensee describes the proposed supervision and the name and qualifications <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>of the proposed alternate supervisor; and<br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>    (4) the requirements of paragraph (d) are met.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>    (b) The board may determine that supervision is not obtainable if:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>    (1) the licensee provides documentation as an attachment to the supervision plan <br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>submitted according to section 
         <statute_ref>148E.125, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, that the licensee has conducted a <br/>
<a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var>thorough search for a supervisor meeting the applicable licensure requirements specified <br/>
<a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>in sections 
         <statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148E.115</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>    (2) the licensee demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the search was <br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>unsuccessful; and<br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>    (3) the licensee describes the extent of the search and the names and locations of <br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>the persons and organizations contacted.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>    (c) The requirements specified in paragraph (b) do not apply to obtaining licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>supervision for clinical social work practice if the board determines that there are five or <br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>fewer licensed independent clinical social workers supervisors meeting the applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>licensure requirements in sections 148E.100 to 148E.115 in the county where the licensee <br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>practices social work.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>    (d) An alternate supervisor must:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>    (1) be an unlicensed social worker who is employed in, and provides the supervision <br/>
<a id="pl.32.33"></a><var>32.33</var>in, a setting exempt from licensure by section 
         <statute_ref>148E.065</statute_ref>, and who has qualifications <br/>
<a id="pl.32.34"></a><var>32.34</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.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>    (2) be a social worker engaged in authorized practice in Iowa, Manitoba, North <br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>Dakota, Ontario, South Dakota, or Wisconsin, and has the qualifications equivalent to the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>applicable requirements specified in sections 
         <statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148E.115</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>    (3) be a licensed marriage and family therapist or a mental health professional <br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</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.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>equivalent mental health professional, as determined by the board, who is licensed or <br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>credentialed by a state, territorial, provincial, or foreign licensing agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>    (e) In order to qualify to provide clinical supervision of a licensed graduate social <br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>worker or licensed independent social worker engaged in clinical practice, the alternate <br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>supervisor must be a mental health professional as established by section 
         <statute_ref>245.462, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>subdivision 18
         </statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>245.4871, subdivision 27</statute_ref>, or an equivalent mental health professional, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>as determined by the board, who is licensed or credentialed by a state, territorial, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>provincial, or foreign licensing agency.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.42.0"></a><a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>    Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.125, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Supervision plan.</b> (a) A social worker must submit, on a form <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>provided by the board, a supervision plan for meeting the supervision requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>specified in sections 
         <statute_ref>148E.100</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148E.120</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>    (b) The supervision plan must be submitted no later than 90 60 days after the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>licensee begins a social work practice position after becoming licensed.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>    (c) For failure to submit the supervision plan within 90 60 days after beginning a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>social work practice position, a licensee must pay the supervision plan late fee specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>section 
         <statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref> when the licensee applies for license renewal.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>    (d) A license renewal application submitted according to paragraph (a) must not be <br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>approved unless the board has received a supervision plan.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>    (e) The supervision plan must include the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>    (1) the name of the supervisee, the name of the agency in which the supervisee is <br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>being supervised, and the supervisee's position title;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>    (2) the name and qualifications of the person providing the supervision;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>    (3) the number of hours of one-on-one in-person supervision and the number and <br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var>type of additional hours of supervision to be completed by the supervisee;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>    (4) the supervisee's position description;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>    (5) a brief description of the supervision the supervisee will receive in the following <br/>
<a id="pl.33.33"></a><var>33.33</var>content areas:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.34"></a><var>33.34</var>    (i) clinical practice, if applicable;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.35"></a><var>33.35</var>    (ii) development of professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>    (iii) practice methods;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>    (iv) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>    (v) ensuring continuing competence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>    (vi) ethical standards of practice; and<br/>
<a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>    (6) if applicable, a detailed description of the supervisee's clinical social work <br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>practice, addressing:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>    (i) the client population, the range of presenting issues, and the diagnoses;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>    (ii) the clinical modalities that were utilized; and<br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>    (iii) the process utilized for determining clinical diagnoses, including the diagnostic <br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>instruments used and the role of the supervisee in the diagnostic process.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>    (f) The board must receive a revised supervision plan within 90 60 days of any <br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>of the following changes:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>    (1) the supervisee has a new supervisor;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>    (2) the supervisee begins a new social work position;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>    (3) the scope or content of the supervisee's social work practice changes substantially;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>    (4) the number of practice or supervision hours changes substantially; or<br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>    (5) the type of supervision changes as supervision is described in section 
         <statute_ref>148E.100, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var>subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>148E.105, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, or as required in section 
         <statute_ref>148E.115</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>    (g) For failure to submit a revised supervision plan as required in paragraph (f), a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>supervisee must pay the supervision plan late fee specified in section 
         <statute_ref>148E.180</statute_ref>, when <br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>the supervisee applies for license renewal.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>    (h) The board must approve the supervisor and the supervision plan.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.43.0"></a><a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>    Sec. 43. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.125, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Verification of supervised practice.</b> (a) In addition to receiving the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>attestation required under subdivision 2, The board must receive verification of supervised <br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>practice if when:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>    (1) the board audits the supervision of a supervisee licensee submits the license <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>renewal application form; or<br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>    (2) an applicant applies for a license as a licensed independent social worker or as a <br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>licensed independent clinical social worker.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var>    (b) When verification of supervised practice is required according to paragraph (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.34.32"></a><var>34.32</var>the board must receive from the supervisor the following information on a form provided <br/>
<a id="pl.34.33"></a><var>34.33</var>by the board:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.34"></a><var>34.34</var>    (1) the name of the supervisee, the name of the agency in which the supervisee is <br/>
<a id="pl.34.35"></a><var>34.35</var>being supervised, and the supervisee's position title;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>    (2) the name and qualifications of the supervisor;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>    (3) the number of hours and dates of each type of supervision completed;<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 declaration that the supervisee has not engaged in conduct in violation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>standards of practice specified in sections 
         <statute_ref>148E.195</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148E.240</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>    (6) a declaration that the supervisee has practiced ethically and competently <br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>according to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>    (7) a list of the content areas in which the supervisee has received supervision, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>including the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>    (i) clinical practice, if applicable;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var>    (ii) development of professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>    (iii) practice methods;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>    (iv) authorized scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>    (v) ensuring continuing competence; and<br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>    (vi) ethical standards of practice; and<br/>
<a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>    (8) if applicable, a detailed description of the supervisee's clinical social work <br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>practice, addressing:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>    (i) the client population, the range of presenting issues, and the diagnoses;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>    (ii) the clinical modalities that were utilized; and<br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>    (iii) the process utilized for determining clinical diagnoses, including the diagnostic <br/>
<a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>instruments used and the role of the supervisee in the diagnostic process.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>    (c) The information provided on the verification form must demonstrate to the board's <br/>
<a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var>satisfaction that the supervisee has met the applicable supervised practice requirements.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.44.0"></a><a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var>    Sec. 44. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.130, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Increased clock hours required effective August 1, 2011.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.35.27"></a><var>35.27</var>Notwithstanding the requirements in subdivision 8, the clock hours specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>subdivisions 1 and 4 to 6 apply to all new licenses issued effective August 1, 2011, under <br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>section 148E.055.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>(b) Any licensee issued a license prior to August 1, 2011, under section 148D.055 <br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>must comply with the increased clock hours in subdivisions 1 and 4 to 6, and must <br/>
<a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>document the clock hours at the first two-year renewal term after August 1, 2011.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.45.0"></a><a id="pl.35.33"></a><var>35.33</var>    Sec. 45. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.130, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Ethics requirement.</b> At least two of the clock hours required under <br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>subdivision 1 must be in social work ethics., including at least one of the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>(1) the history and evolution of values and ethics in social work;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>(2) ethics theories;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>(3) professional standards of social work practice, as specified in the ethical codes of <br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>the National Association of Social Workers, the Association of Canadian Social Workers, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>the Clinical Social Work Federation, and the Council on Social Work Education;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>(4) the legal requirements and other considerations for each jurisdiction that <br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>registers, certifies, or licenses social workers; or<br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>(5) the ethical decision-making process.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.46.0"></a><a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>    Sec. 46. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.130, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Independent study.</b> Independent study must not consist of more than ten <br/>
<a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var>15 clock hours of continuing education per renewal term. Independent study must be for <br/>
<a id="pl.36.14"></a><var>36.14</var>publication, public presentation, or professional development. Independent study includes, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.15"></a><var>36.15</var>but is not limited to, electronic study. For purposes of subdivision 6 4, independent study <br/>
<a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var>includes consultation with an experienced supervisor regarding the practice of supervision <br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>or training regarding supervision with a licensed professional who has demonstrated <br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>supervisory skills.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.47.0"></a><a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>    Sec. 47. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.165, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Records retention; licensees.</b> For one year following the expiration <br/>
<a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>date of a license, the licensee must maintain documentation of clock hours earned during <br/>
<a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var>the previous renewal term. The documentation must include the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.23"></a><var>36.23</var>    (1) for educational workshops or seminars offered by an organization or at a <br/>
<a id="pl.36.24"></a><var>36.24</var>conference, a copy of the certificate of attendance issued by the presenter or sponsor <br/>
<a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>giving the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.26"></a><var>36.26</var>    (i) the name of the sponsor or presenter of the program;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.27"></a><var>36.27</var>    (ii) the title of the workshop or seminar;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.28"></a><var>36.28</var>    (iii) the dates the licensee participated in the program; and<br/>
<a id="pl.36.29"></a><var>36.29</var>    (iv) the number of clock hours completed;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.30"></a><var>36.30</var>    (2) for academic coursework offered by an institution of higher learning, a copy of a <br/>
<a id="pl.36.31"></a><var>36.31</var>transcript giving the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.32"></a><var>36.32</var>    (i) the name of the institution offering the course;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.33"></a><var>36.33</var>    (ii) the title of the course;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.34"></a><var>36.34</var>    (iii) the dates the licensee participated in the course; and<br/>
<a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var>    (iv) the number of credits completed;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var>    (3) for staff training offered by public or private employers, a copy of the certificate <br/>
<a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var>of attendance issued by the employer giving the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var>    (i) the name of the employer;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.5"></a><var>37.5</var>    (ii) the title of the staff training;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var>    (iii) the dates the licensee participated in the program; and<br/>
<a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var>    (iv) the number of clock hours completed; and<br/>
<a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var>    (4) for independent study, including electronic study, or consultation or training <br/>
<a id="pl.37.9"></a><var>37.9</var>regarding supervision, a written summary of the study activity conducted, including the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.10"></a><var>37.10</var>following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.11"></a><var>37.11</var>    (i) the topics studied covered;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.12"></a><var>37.12</var>    (ii) a description of the applicability of the study activity to the licensee's authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.37.13"></a><var>37.13</var>scope of practice;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.14"></a><var>37.14</var>    (iii) the titles and authors of books and articles consulted or the name of the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.15"></a><var>37.15</var>organization offering the study activity, or the name and title of the licensed professional <br/>
<a id="pl.37.16"></a><var>37.16</var>consulted regarding supervision;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.17"></a><var>37.17</var>    (iv) the dates the licensee conducted the study activity; and<br/>
<a id="pl.37.18"></a><var>37.18</var>    (v) the number of clock hours the licensee conducted the study activity.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.48.0"></a><a id="pl.37.19"></a><var>37.19</var>    Sec. 48. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.37.20"></a><var>37.20</var>Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 148E.106, subdivision 6; and 148E.125, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.21"></a><var>37.21</var>subdivision 2, are repealed August 1, 2011.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.49.0"></a><a id="pl.37.22"></a><var>37.22</var>    Sec. 49. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.37.23"></a><var>37.23</var>Sections 1 to 47 are effective August 1, 2011.<br/>