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BOSW Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check Coming August 2017
Changes to Criminal Background Checks
Governor Dayton release his FY 2018-FY 2019 budget recommendations on January 24, 2017. BOSW recommendations include a fee adjustment and several budget change items to ensure the necessary resources to provide increase public safety services. Proposed state agency budgets can be found by clicking here Proposed Budgets.
Association of Social Work Boards
ASWB Releases New Blueprints for 2018 Examination Changes
ASWB Social Work Practice Mobility Initiatives
On November 22, 2016, Governor Mark Dayton appointed Thomas Brooks, Public Member, to the Board of Social Work to serve a term ending January 7, 2019 Press Release of Board Appointment
Loan Forgiveness Program for Mental Health Professionals
The Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORPHC), Minnesota Department of Health, administers the program funded by the State of Minnesota authorizing the health professional loan forgiveness in both rural program and urban program areas. For more information and submit an application see the ORHPC website:
Licensing Transition Period Exception for Grandfathered Licensees
