South Carolina General Assembly
114th Session, 2001-2002

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Bill 524

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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ADOPTED

May 8, 2001

    S. 524

Introduced by Senator Patterson

S. Printed 5/8/01--S.

Read the first time March 29, 2001.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-87 SO AS TO REQUIRE, IN ADDITION TO LICENSURE, THAT SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS BE CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND COMPLETE SIX SEMESTER HOURS WITHIN FIVE YEARS FOR RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATION.

    Amend Title To Conform

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

    "Section 59-26-87.    The State Department of Education shall provide professional certification for School Social Workers in South Carolina. Professional certificates shall be offered at the advanced level. To renew certification as a School Social Worker, the individual must complete the requirements according to regulations promulgated by the State Board of Education."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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