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Since the release of their report, ASWB has disclosed that it will develop a new exam that is shown to be \"fair and impartial \" but continues to profit off applicant fees, which average $300 per attempt.  \nAlternative Method of Exam Competency Requirements  \nComplete professional portfolio  \nQuarterly evaluations from a licensed supervisor  \n11 papers specific to core content within social work practice Case analysis of work with a client during this period Self-evaluation  \nTexas Must Reinstate the Statute  \nDuring the 88th Legislature, HB 2522 was filed to reinstate the AMEC but failed to receive a hearing. HB 2522 would have directed BHEC to establish an alternative method of exam competency for nonclinical applicants unable to pass after three failed  \nattempts.  \nPrior to 2019, eligible individuals who repeatedly failed could request the “Alternative Method of Exam Competency”(AMEC) . This provision was removed in 2019 during the transition of the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners to the Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) .  \nThis administrative change intended to consolidate licensing boards for mental health professionals  \nunder BHEC, consequently removing this option.  \nBryan Mares, Government Relations Director, [bmares.naswtx@socialworkers.org](bmares.naswtx@socialworkers.org)  \n512.474.1454 | 810 West 11th Street, Austin, [TX 78701-2010 | www.naswtx.org](TX 78701-2010 | www.naswtx.org)","cbCaioHIMgNLEY4F","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioHIMgNLEY4F","pdf",135588,"English","# Approve Alternate Path to Social Work Licensure\n## Levels of social work licensure\n## Evidence of exam pass-rate disparities\n## Exam reform and fees\n## Alternative method of exam competency requirements\n## Texas must reinstate the statute","[{\"question\":\"Why does the document call for reinstating an alternate path to licensure?\",\"answer\":\"It argues that legislators must reinstate the alternate path to combat the shortage of mental health providers and to address inequities reflected in exam results.\"},{\"question\":\"What evidence is provided about disparities in licensure exam passing rates?\",\"answer\":\"The document presents a table of eventual pass rates for masters and bachelors exams, comparing all test-takers with White, Black, and Latino groups, and shows substantial differences.\"},{\"question\":\"What alternative method is proposed to demonstrate exam competency in Texas?\",\"answer\":\"The text proposes completing a professional portfolio, quarterly evaluations from a licensed supervisor, and 11 papers covering core content, including case analysis and self-evaluation during the period.\"}]","Alternate Path to Licensure - Social Work Exam Reform | PDF",1789993267]