SB97 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clyde ChamblissSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Social Work Examiners, Board of, duties, board authorized to charge and collect fees to verify existence of current license, Sec. 34-30-57 am'd.

Summary

The bill lets the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners charge new fees for license verification and other license actions, and updates continuing education and license name references.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the board could charge fees to verify a current license, reactivate an inactive license, reinstate a lapsed license, review applications to act as a continuing education provider, and register a supervisor. It also makes technical corrections to reflect changes in license names. The bill would require the board to set and publish fees for exams, licensure, certification, renewal, and the new actions; establish continuing education requirements; publish a yearly list of licensed social workers and those eligible for private practice; and establish rules with notice and hearing procedures. The act would take effect immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Licensed social workers in Alabama (bachelor, graduate master, and independent clinical) and those with inactive or lapsed licenses, who would face new or adjusted fees and processes for verification, reactivation, reinstatement, and private practice eligibility.
• Applicants and licensees seeking to be continuing education providers or to register a supervisor, who would be subject to new fees and registration requirements.

Key Provisions

• Authorize the board to charge and collect fees for verifying the existence of a current license, reactivating an inactive license, reinstating a lapsed license, applying to be a continuing education provider, and registering a supervisor.
• Make technical corrections to reflect changes in license names.
• Require the board to establish and publish fees for initial examination, licensure, certification, renewal, and the new fee categories.
• Establish continuing education requirements and require consultation with relevant groups and organizations.
• Authorize the board to promulgate rules and regulations and to provide notice and public hearing details for these rules.
• Require annual publication of a list of licensed social workers and those eligible to engage in private practice.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Social Work Examiners, Alabama Board of