Maine House Democrats: Governor Signs Crafts Bill to Join Social Work Licensure Compact
May 01, 2024
May 01, 2024
AUGUSTA, Maine, May 1 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release:
Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, that will improve access to social work services in Maine by having the state join the Social Work Licensure Compact.
Currently, social workers must seek a separate license in each state and territory where they wish to practice, which can be labor- and time-intensive. LD 2140, as amended, wil . . .
Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, that will improve access to social work services in Maine by having the state join the Social Work Licensure Compact.
Currently, social workers must seek a separate license in each state and territory where they wish to practice, which can be labor- and time-intensive. LD 2140, as amended, wil . . .