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Board to consider certificate for school social workers

A final hearing on proposed rules for issuance of a certificate for school social workers by the Department of Education is on the agenda for the South Dakota Board of Education’s March meeting.  The hearing will be the board’s second opportunity to hear the pro’s and con’s of the move to recognize social workers assigned to schools.

During its initial hearing on the rules in January, several concerns were raised about the preparation of social workers for the school setting.  The board agreed to further study and consideration, and scheduled a final hearing during its March meeting.