Allows social worker to acquire four hours of continuing education credit for volunteering as poll worker.
This bill allows licensed social workers in New Jersey to earn up to four hours of required continuing education credit by volunteering as poll workers during state primary or general elections. Social workers receive two credits for each election they serve (primary, general, or both), with a maximum of four credits per license renewal period. To claim these credits, workers must provide proof of service, such as a county-issued assignment letter. The bill does not require social workers to volunteer - it simply offers this as an optional way to meet their continuing education requirements.
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
lower
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
P
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
Co
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
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