Maddy summaryHB 268 redefines Missouri's social work licensing categories by replacing outdated sections with new definitions. It establishes four distinct licenses: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Licensed Advanced Macro Social Worker. Key provisions clarify that Licensed Master Social Workers and Licensed Advanced Macro Social Workers cannot diagnose mental disorders or provide psychotherapy without direct supervision from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The bill directly affects social workers seeking or holding these licenses in Missouri, requiring them to practice within defined scope limits. These changes standardize terminology and scope of practice for the state's social work profession.
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Maddy summaryHB 267 creates a program allowing Missouri public school teachers to earn salary credit through "certified teacher externships" at local businesses. Teachers completing these externships - structured with business observation and interaction - will have them counted as equivalent to graduate-level course credits for salary increases, as determined by state departments of education and economic development. School districts must apply published equivalency rules to compensate teachers who complete certified externships. The program expires in 2024 unless reauthorized by the legislature.
Maddy summaryHB 416 replaces Missouri's existing school safety laws with new requirements. It mandates that all public school districts and charter schools adopt comprehensive emergency operations plans covering safety, crisis response, and mental health support, and conduct annual facility security assessments. The bill also requires schools to implement the "Stop the Bleed" program by 2026, including placing bleeding control kits in high-traffic areas, training staff annually on their use, and inspecting kits yearly for expired supplies. These changes directly affect all Missouri public schools and charter schools.
Maddy summaryHB 1308 creates grants to support deaf-blind individuals and their families in Missouri by funding three key areas: (1) organizations providing services for deaf-blind children, including family support and parent training; (2) programs helping deaf-blind adults achieve independence; and (3) training to certify support service providers. Grants are awarded through a competitive request-for-proposal process, with total annual funding capped at $300,000. The bill directly affects deaf-blind Missourians, their families, and service organizations that deliver these specific supports. It does not change eligibility or funding levels for existing programs but establishes new grant categories and administrative procedures.