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I have worked on regulations (telehealth, supervision requirements, etc. ), updated forms, and met some of the most caring and compassionate persons on the planet who practice  \nsocial work for the greater good of our society.  \nI must admit the last year as the Board Chair has been the most challenging with persons attacking (my personal feelings) the Board ’s role as the protector of the public versus our ability to impact employment, licensure, and most of all the disparity of individuals passing the only means we have to date to measure the competency of our professionals. The purpose of all regulatory boards is the protection of the public ’s health. Maryland has been a member board of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) since 1979. The ASWB report that was published in August 2022 was a bold step to address the disparities in the passing rate for persons of color, elderly (more mature) social workers and those who do not take the exam with English as the first language. I choose to look atthe results of this report as an opportunity to make a difference in how we can address areas to assist with passing the exam. Many persons who fall into the category of disparities DO pass the social work licensure exam. On a personal note, I also took the exam three times before passing it with the required score in 1996. This is not a new issue for all professions. I always say slavery was 400 years ago and we have only been free around 200 (I am sure someone will check my math on these dates) . It is going to take some time to catch up with some of the systematic racism and microaggressions we all must address in our daily lives. This includes what is the most appropriate answer to select on the licensure exam. These small things impact how we go about our normal lives without giving them a second thought.  \nLet me be clear: I am not opposed to having an alternative method to measure competency for our profession. I believe we must be creative on how we can develop and fine tune the current methods to measure competency as well as being sensitive to the differences among all of us that make a stronger society and benefit everyone. I hope to leave as my legacy as Board Chair to begin the hard work developing a solution for Maryland social workers and citizens, to identify the best method to measure competency with an exam, and perhaps alternative paths to licensure to help meet the needs of our constituents.  \nIt has been an honor and a privilege to serve the State of Maryland.  \nFondly,  \nInside this issue  \nBoard Chair.........………..1  \nLicense Renewal.………..2  \nCriminal Background Check………………………3  \nUpdate on Licensing Approvals…………4  \n2023 Legislative Session...…………5  \nClient Records:  \nYour Responsibilities…...7  \nLCSW & LMSW…..............9  \nDifficult Conversation  \nWith Parents……...11  \nSW Wanted: Ethics or Supervision Svc.….13  \nReminders..…...............14  \nSondra G. Petty, LCSW-C, LICSW  \nBoard Chair  \nNewsletter Summer 2023  \n2  \nDOES YOUR LICENSE EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2023?  \nPAPER RENEWAL APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED  \nUse this link to look up your license:  \n[https://mdbnc.health.maryland.gov/bsweVerification/default.aspx](https://mdbnc.health.maryland.gov/bsweVerification/default.aspx)  \n[Use this link to look up if you are a Board Approved Supervisor:](Use this link to look up if you are a Board Approved Supervisor:)  \n[https://mdbnc.health.maryland.gov/bsweVerification/supervisionZip.aspx](https://mdbnc.health.maryland.gov/bsweVerification/supervisionZip.aspx)  \nThe ONLINE renewal system will open on July 15, 2023 and an EMAIL notification will be sent on July 14, 2023 to each licensee at the last known E-MAIL address on file with the Board. Be sure your name, mailing address ","cbCairoqzVamFIXg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairoqzVamFIXg","pdf",1065982,16,"English","# Inside this issue\n## Board Chair\n## License Renewal\n## Criminal Background Check\n## Update on Licensing Approvals\n## 2023 Legislative Session\n## Client Records: Your Responsibilities\n## LCSW & LMSW\n## Difficult Conversation With Parents\n## SW Wanted: Ethics or Supervision Svc.\n## Reminders","[{\"question\":\"When does the online renewal system open and when are licensees notified?\",\"answer\":\"The online renewal system opens on July 15, 2023. An email notification is sent on July 14, 2023 to each licensee at the last known email address on file with the Board.\"},{\"question\":\"Are paper renewal applications accepted for 2023?\",\"answer\":\"Paper renewal applications are no longer accepted. Renewals must be completed using the online renewal system.\"},{\"question\":\"What additional requirements apply to Board Approved Supervisors for renewal in 2023?\",\"answer\":\"Board Approved Supervisors are required to obtain 3 CEUs in supervision to opt out of being a “BAS,” and 3 Category I or II supervision credit units are required for renewal for supervisors approved on or before October 31, 2021.\"}]","MARYLAND BOARD of SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS - Newsletter Summer 2023 | PDF",1789992332]