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Administrative Updates  \nA. Roll Call  \nB. Vote on Meeting Minutes  \nII. Discussion  \nA. Focus of Subgroups  \nB. Subgroup Meeting Overview  \n1. Policy  \na) Questions for the Board of Social Work  \n2. Pathways to Licensure  \n3. Testing Accommodations  \n4. Universities/Schools/Programs of Social Work  \nIII. Public Comment  \nIV. Closing and Next Steps  \nSubgroups are to meet before the next Workgroup meeting on April 30, 2025.  \nV. Upcoming Meeting Schedule  \nA. April 30, 2025  \nB. May 28, 2025  \nC. June 25, 2025  \nSummary of Policy Subgroup Committee Meeting (March 17, 2025)  \nKey Points:  \n1. Supervision Regulations for Licensed Social Workers in Maryland  \n○ Karen Richards clarified supervision requirements, distinguishing between administrative and clinical supervision.  \n○ There is significant confusion about the independent status of social workers.  \n○ Deaf and hard-of-hearing social workers face challenges finding supervisors.  \n2. Independent Licensure Process  \n○ The group discussed the importance of better communication regarding independent licensure.  \n○ Karen Richards confirmed that LMSWs must continue receiving supervision until they obtain their LCSW-C.  \n○ Many social workers are unaware of independent status and how to attain it.  \n○ Clarification from Karen Richards:  \n■ LBSW-Ind. and LMSW-Ind. must complete 12 credit hours in supervision to become a Board-Approved Supervisor.  \n■ An LBSW-Ind. may provide clinical supervision for an LBSW working toward 150 hours needed for Independent Status.  \n■ An LMSW-Ind. may provide clinical supervision for both LBSWs and LMSWs working toward 150 hours needed for Independent Status.  \n■ Requirements for Independent Status: 3 years of experience, 4,500 hours, and 150 supervision hours.  \n3. Barriers for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Social Workers  \n○ Philicia Ross noted that there are fewer than 20 deaf social work supervisors in Maryland.  \n○ A lack of ASL-proficient supervisors limits access to licensure for deaf social workers.  \n○ Follow-up from Karen Richards:  \n■ The licensing database does not have a means to filter for Board-Approved Supervisors who are deaf, making it difficult to track and support deaf and hard-of-hearing social workers in their supervision process.  \n4. Addressing Licensing Transparency & Communication  \n○ Laura Torres emphasized the overwhelming and unclear licensing process.  \n○ The need for clearer coursework requirements and licensure pathways was highlighted.  \n○ The Board has reduced its backlog of complaints but acknowledges ongoing communication challenges.  \n5. Expanding Board-Approved Supervisors for LMSWs Pursuing LCSW-C  \n○ Karen Richards highlighted potential considerations for expanding who can supervise LMSWs pursuing their LCSW-C.  \n○ LCPC Board-Approved Supervisors: COMAR definitions are broader for Licensed Professional Counselors, allowing:  \n■ Licensed clinical professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, art therapists, and alcohol and drug counselors to serve as supervisors.  \n■ Other licensed health professionals who diagnose, treat, and managemental health conditions to be considered for supervision roles.  \n○ For LGPCs pursuing LCPC licensure:  \n■ At least half of their supervision hours must be with an LCPC.  \n■ Up to half may be done with other Licensed Mental Health professionals  \n6. New Professionals Support  \n○ NASW Maryland proposed expanding new professionals' events and potentially recording them.  \n○ Collaboration was encouraged between NASW Maryland and the Board to ensure clear licensure guidance.  \n7. Policy Recommendations  \n○ Clarify supervision requirements and independent status for all social work","cbCaicc75Ki0Gebw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicc75Ki0Gebw","pdf",2813391,47,"English","# Agenda\n## Administrative Updates\n## Discussion\n## Public Comment\n## Closing and Next Steps\n# Summary of Policy Subgroup Committee Meeting (March 17, 2025)\n## Key Points\n## Action Items\n## Key Questions\n# Scope of Practice COMAR","[{\"question\":\"What are the next subgroup meeting dates referenced in the packet?\",\"answer\":\"Subgroups are scheduled to meet before the next Workgroup meeting on April 30, 2025, with additional Workgroup meetings listed for May 28, 2025 and June 25, 2025.\"},{\"question\":\"What supervision and independent licensure requirements are discussed for Maryland social workers?\",\"answer\":\"The packet distinguishes administrative versus clinical supervision and clarifies that LMSWs must continue receiving supervision until obtaining LCSW-C. 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