Revision: March 13, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Rep. Grote, Rock. 24
February 19, 2025
2025-0495h
09/08
Amendment to HB 271-FN
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Licensed Social Work Associate: Initial License. Amend RSA 330-A:18-c, I(a)(5) to read as follows:
(5) Pass a [national proctored examination approved by the board] uniform competence assessment examination of social work knowledge, skills, and abilities approved by the New Hampshire board of mental health practice.
2 Licensed Social Work Associate: Initial License. Amend RSA 330-A:18-c, I(b)(5) to read as follows:
(5) Pass a [national proctored examination approved by the board] uniform competence assessment examination of social work knowledge, skills, and abilities approved by the New Hampshire board of mental health practice.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2025-0495h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill changes the national proctored examination requirement for initial licensure for licensed social work associates to a uniform competence assessment examination of social work knowledge, skills, and abilities approved by the New Hampshire board of mental health practice.