(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-178)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)

A person shall be qualified to be licensed as a licensed social worker if that person:

1. (1) has applied in writing on the prescribed form;
2. (2) has not engaged in conduct or actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under this Act;
3. (3)
4. (a) has a degree from a graduate program of social work approved by the Department; or
5. (b) has a degree in social work from an undergraduate program approved by the Department and has successfully completed at least 3 years of supervised professional experience subsequent to obtaining the degree as established by rule. If no supervision by a licensed social worker or a licensed clinical social worker is available, then supervised professional experience may include supervision by other appropriate disciplines as defined by rule;
6. (4)
7. (blank) ; and
8. (5) has paid the required fees.

(from Ch. 111, par. 6359A)

(Source: P.A. 104-178, eff. 1-1-26.)