DAR File No. 27502

Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing

R156-60a

Social Worker Licensing Act Rules

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 27502
Filed: 10/21/2004, 05:26
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Title 58, Chapter 60, Part 2, provides for the licensure of social workers. Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) provides that the Division may adopt and enforce rules to administer Title 58. Subsection 58-60-203(3) provides that the Social Worker's Licensing Board's duties and responsibilities shall be in accordance with Section 58-1-202. Subsection 58-1-202(1)(a) provides that one of the duties of each board is to recommend appropriate rules to the division director. This rule was enacted to clarify the provisions of Title 58, Chapter 60, Part 2, with respect to social workers.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Since this rule was last reviewed in November 1999, it has been amended four times. In November 2000, the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics was updated to the most current edition. In January 2003, amendments were made regarding continuing education hours. In September 2003, amendments were made to delete the requirement of a law/rule examination for applicants. In September 2004, amendments were made to update the name of the national social work boards association. The Division did not receive any written comments with respect to any of the four rule filings made since November 1999.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule should be continued as it clarifies the provisions of Title 58, Chapter 60, Part 2, with respect to social workers.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Debra Hendren at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6621, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at dhendren@utah.gov

Authorized by:

J. Craig Jackson, Director

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Debra Hendren at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6621, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at dhendren@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.