This rule was posted for economic comments for 14 days and none were received.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The Fiscal Estmate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.
Effect on small business:
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Jeffrey.Weigand@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 267-2435. Agency contact person:
Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Board Services, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone 608-261-2377; email at DSPSAdminRules@wisconsin.gov. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEXT OF RULE
Section 1. MPSW 5.01 (2) and (3) are amended to read:
MPSW 5.01 (2) An applicant for certification as a social worker shall successfully complete the examination consisting of the Wisconsin statutes and rules examination and an examination approved by the section. Both parts of the examination may be taken prior to completion of the required degree, upon confirmation from the applicant’s school that he or she is a student in good standing and
is within 6 months of graduation.
(3) An applicant for certification as an advanced practice social worker shall successfully complete the examination consisting of the Wisconsin statutes and rules examination and an
examination approved by the section. Both parts of the examination may be taken prior to completion of the required degree, upon confirmation from the applicant’s school that he or she is a student in good standing and is within 6 months of graduation.
Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin administrative register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. (END OF TEXT OF RULE)
