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Requirements for the Initial Certificate

This application is for people seeking their first-tier certification for the school social worker role.

• Submit fingerprints for a background check if a valid certificate is not already on record.
• Master's degree in social work (must submit official transcripts showing degree conferral).
• Must provide verification of ONE of the following:
  A 15-clock-hour or one semester-hour course approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) prior to or within one year of application.  
  OR
  Completion of any state's approved preparation program leading to K¨C12 certification for the school social worker role (Form 4099E).
  OR
  Three years of out-of-state experience in the school social worker role (4020F-1).

PERMIT NOTE: An individual may be issued a temporary permit valid for one year, allowing them to practice in the role if they meet all other requirements (fingerprinting, degree, license if required), but have not yet provided verification of ESA course, out-of-state program completion, or appropriate out-of-state experience. The candidate shall verify one of the three requirements (course, program, or experience) to the º£½ÇÉçÇø Professional Certification Department during the one-year period.

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