Illinois Code § 9A

§ 9A.

Qualifications for license as licensed social worker. A person shall be qualified to be licensed as a licensed social worker if that person: (1) has applied in writing on the prescribed form; (2) is of good moral character, as defined in subsection (2) of Section 9; (3)(a) has a degree from a graduate program of social work approved by the Department; or (b) has a degree in social work from an undergraduate program approved by the Department and has successfully completed at least 3 years of supervised professional experience subsequent to obtaining the degree as established by rule. If no supervision by a licensed social worker or a licensed clinical social worker is available, then supervised professional experience may include supervision by other appropriate disciplines as defined by rule; (4) (blank); and (5) has paid the required fees. (Source: P.A. 102-326, eff. 1-1-22.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-178) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028) Sec. 9A. Qualifications for license as licensed social worker. A person shall be qualified to be licensed as a licensed social worker if that person: (1) has applied in writing on the prescribed form; (2) has not engaged in conduct or actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under this Act; (3)(a) has a degree from a graduate program of social work approved by the Department; or (b) has a degree in social work from an undergraduate program approved by the Department and has successfully completed at least 3 years of supervised professional experience subsequent to obtaining the degree as established by rule. If no supervision by a licensed social worker or a licensed clinical social worker is available, then supervised professional experience may include supervision by other appropriate disciplines as defined by rule; (4) (blank); and (5) has paid the required fees. (Source: P.A. 104-178, eff. 1-1-26.)