February 15, 2001

Mr. Speaker:

Your GOVERNMENT AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 316

has had it under consideration and reports same WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION, amended as follows:

1. On page 2, line 17, following the period, insert:

"To qualify for this exception, a person must have a degree in sociology, psychology, counseling or other related human services field and must agree to obtain the necessary degree required to qualify pursuant to the licensing standards for social workers through participation in social work education programs that the children, youth and families department provides in conjunction with accredited schools of social work.".,

and thence referred to the APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

Mimi Stewart, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 6 For 0 Against

Yes: 6

Excused: None

Absent: Hobbs

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