La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XXV-319 - Reciprocity and Endorsement
A.
Reciprocity with other states and territories having comparable licensure,
certification or registration is permissible as approved by the
board.
B. In cases wherein no
formal reciprocity agreement has been made, the board may endorse the license,
certification or registration of a social worker moving to Louisiana from a
state or territory with equivalent license, certification or registration
standards.
C. The written
examination may be waived by the board and a Louisiana license or certification
issued if the following specific requirements are met.
1. The applicant is currently licensed or
certified to practice social work in another state with standards equivalent or
greater to those of Louisiana.
2.
The applicant presents evidence that s/he meets the qualifications of
R.S.
37:2701-2723.
3. The applicant has passed the examination
of the Association of Social Work Boards, or equivalent examination, in order
to secure current social work license or certification in the state of
Louisiana. The applicant shall request that the ASWB forward the official score
report to the Louisiana board.
4.
The jurisdiction from which the application for a license or certificate comes,
accords similar privilege for licensure or certification without examination to
holders of licenses or certificates.
5. The applicant submits the required
fees.
6. The applicant submits the
completed application for endorsement along with the required documentation to
demonstrate good moral character.
7. The verification of license in other state
form is completed by any jurisdiction in which the applicant has or has held a
social work credential and submitted to the Louisiana board.
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