The board shall issue a temporary permit to practice social work to an individual who:

1. (1) meets the educational requirements for a license as a social worker; and

2. (2) pays a fee for the temporary permit set by the board.

   A temporary permit issued under this section expires one (1) year after the date the permit is issued, without regard to the number of times the individual passes or fails the required examination to become a licensed social worker. The temporary permit may not be renewed.

As added by P.L.195-2018, SEC.13.