1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health occupations; requiring the issuance of a social worker license 
1.3 	under certain circumstances.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. EXCEPTION TO SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS.
 1.6 	Notwithstanding the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, sections 148D.001 to 
1.7 	148D.290, the Board of Social Work shall issue a license to practice as a licensed social 
1.8 	worker under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 148D, to an applicant who:
1.9 	(1) meets the requirements described in Minnesota Statutes, section 148D.055, 
1.10 	subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clauses (1), (3), (4), (5), and (6);
1.11 	(2) is currently licensed as a school social worker by the Board of Teaching under 
1.12 	Minnesota Statutes, chapter 122A; and
1.13 	(3) has been engaged in the practice of social work in an elementary, middle, or 
1.14 	secondary school, for the preceding 15 years.
1.15 	The board must accept applications under this section until August 1, 2007.

1.16 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.