A11632 — Enacts the "Social Worker Initiative for Faster Testing (SWIFT) act"
Last action — In Assembly Committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced July 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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In plain language
This bill allows social work students in their final semester to take their licensing exam early.
The bill permits master's of social work students, who are in their last semester, to take the licensure exam. This aims to streamline the licensing process for new social workers.
What this means for you
- Workers: For aspiring social workers, this means you can take the exam sooner, helping you start your career faster.
Summary
Enacts the "Social Worker Initiative for Faster Testing (SWIFT) act"; provides that with respect to the examination requirement for licensure as a master social worker, an applicant pursuing a master's of social work degree who is enrolled in the final semester of a program registered by the department of education or an educational program accredited or in candidacy for accreditation by the council on social work education shall be eligible to take the master's level examination.
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Action History
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Sponsors
- Sam Berger · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (218)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does A11632 do?
- Enacts the "Social Worker Initiative for Faster Testing (SWIFT) act"; provides that with respect to the examination requirement for licensure as a master social worker, an applicant pursuing a master's of social work degree who is enrolled in the final semester of a program registered by the department of education or an educational program accredited or in candidacy for accreditation by the council on social work education shall be eligible to take the master's level examination.
- Who sponsors A11632?
- A11632 is sponsored by Sam Berger.
- What is the current status of A11632?
- This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced July 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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