Section R. 340.1002 - Individuals required to hold school social worker credentialRule 2.
(1) An individual who provides social work services, either as an employee of a public school or on a contractual basis in a public school, to students with disabilities whose individualized education programs require social work services shall hold a valid school social worker credential issued under these rules.(2) Issuance of a school social worker credential under these rules constitutes approval for purposes of R 340.1799f.(3) Only an individual who holds a valid school social worker credential under these rules shall use the title of school social worker.(4) A public school may support a social worker position with funds under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 USC 1400 to 1482, and state statutes governing funding for special education programs and services only if the position is held by an individual who holds a valid school social worker credential issued under these rules and only for the portion of time the individual provides social work services to 1 or more students with disabilities whose individualized education programs require social work services.(5) Except as provided in these rules regarding placement of individuals who provide social work services to students with disabilities whose individualized education programs require social work services, these rules do not prohibit a public school from employing, contracting with, or otherwise using the services of a licensed social worker who does not hold a valid school social worker credential issued under these rules.Mich. Admin. Code R. 340.1002
1979 AC; 2024 MR 12, Eff. 6/27/2024