TexasState Board of Social Worker Examiners

Licensing Standards and Qualification Committee

Friday, June 8, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.

HobbyBuilding, Tower II

333 Guadalupe, Room 500

Austin TX 78756-3183

Minutes

Board Members Present:
Kimberly Hernandez, Professional Member

Willie McGee, Public Member

Dorinda Noble, Professional Member

Julia Dunaway, Professional Member

Staff Present:

Charles Horton

Stewart Myrick

Dan Meador

Georgia Norman

Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 1:10 pm by Ms. Hernandez.

Agenda Item 2 was to approve the minutes from the March 23, 2007 Licensing Standards and Qualification Committee meeting. A motion was made by Mr. McGee to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 3 was the discussion regarding licensing qualification issues for the following individuals:

The application of Sandi Smith was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve the request to sit for the examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Brian Savage was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve the request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Jennifer Jefferson was discussed. A motion was seconded by Dr. Noble to approve the request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Lori Follis was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. McGee to deny the application. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Ebony Hall was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. McGee to approve the request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Yvette Huerta was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to deny the request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Edna McCoy was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to deny the request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Royce Taylor was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve the request. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 4 was the discussion regarding minimum course requirements for approval as a supervisor-training provider. No action was taken.

Agenda Item 5 was the discussion regarding social work licensing trends and related issues. No action was taken.

Agenda Item 6 was the discussion relating to proposed changes in 22 Texas Administrative Code 781 (board rules) regarding qualifications for licensure, authorized practice of licensed master social workers, and general matters related to the regulation of social workers.

Agenda Item 7 was public comment.

Agenda Item 8 was to set the next committee meeting date(s).

Agenda Item 9 was to adjourn the meeting.

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Julia Dunaway, Chairman

TSBSWE

June 8, 2007

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