Iowa Admin. Code r. 282-16.6

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 22, May 1, 2024

Rule 282-16.6 - School social worker

A person who meets the requirements set forth below may be issued a statement of professional recognition (SPR) by the board of educational examiners.

(1)Authorization. The holder of this statement of professional recognition is authorized to serve as a school social worker to pupils from birth to age 21 (and to a maximum allowable age in accordance with Iowa Code section 256B.8 ).

(2)Requirements. An administrator for the area education agency or local education agency must submit a form to the board to request that the authorization be issued. The application must include:

a. An official transcript that reflects the master's degree in social work;

b. The licensed independent social worker (LISW) or licensed master social worker (LMSW) license issued by the Iowa board of social work; and

c. A statement of agreement verifying that the applicant will also maintain licensure with the board of social work while employed by or providing services to an accredited public or private school or area education agency.

(3)Validity. The SPR shall be valid for five years.

(4)Temporary authorization. A temporary SPR will be issued for one school year if the class of license from the professional licensure division is temporary. A regular SPR will be issued with verification of a regular license and a master's degree in social work.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 282-16.6

Amended by IAB February 14, 2018/Volume XL, Number 17, effective 3/21/2018

Amended by IAB January 12, 2022/Volume XLIV, Number 14, effective 2/16/2022