La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XXV-319

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XXV-319 - Reciprocity and Endorsement

A. Reciprocity with other states and territories having comparable licensure, certification or registration is permissible as approved by the board.

B. In cases wherein no formal reciprocity agreement has been made, the board may endorse the license, certification or registration of a social worker moving to Louisiana from a state or territory with equivalent license, certification or registration standards.

C. The written examination may be waived by the board and a Louisiana license or certification issued if the following specific requirements are met.

1. The applicant is currently licensed or certified to practice social work in another state with standards equivalent or greater to those of Louisiana.

2. The applicant presents evidence that s/he meets the qualifications of R.S. 37:2701-2723.

3. The applicant has passed the examination of the Association of Social Work Boards, or equivalent examination, in order to secure current social work license or certification in the state of Louisiana. The applicant shall request that the ASWB forward the official score report to the Louisiana board.

4. The jurisdiction from which the application for a license or certificate comes, accords similar privilege for licensure or certification without examination to holders of licenses or certificates.

5. The applicant submits the required fees.

6. The applicant submits the completed application for endorsement along with the required documentation to demonstrate good moral character.

7. The verification of license in other state form is completed by any jurisdiction in which the applicant has or has held a social work credential and submitted to the Louisiana board.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XXV-319

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Certified Social Work Examiners, LR 26:306 (February 2000), amended LR 34:249 (February 2008), LR 37:2619 (September 2011), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Social Work Examiners, LR 40:306 (February 2014).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2705.C.