 BOSW Change, Growth, Opportunity
We have all experienced much change in recent times in so many ways. While significant change can be daunting, the key to managing change and adapting constructively is to apply effective and engaged leadership and respectful collaboration to transform change into opportunities that will propel individuals, teams, organizations, and communities into the future.
  BOSW Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
The Minnesota Board of Social Work (MN BOSW) is committed to equity and inclusion in all governance and operational processes. Serving a large and diverse population of social work licensees and ultimately an increasingly diverse public population, it is important as leaders, that we continue to develop our understanding of culture, history of statute, and our evolving purpose of protecting the public as a state regulatory agency. There are a number of ways in which the board has committed to the development of its leaders and examining internal policies and procedures. This is intentional work that will continue.
Here are some ways in which the MN BOSW has prioritized equity and inclusion this year:
 Governor Walz issued a very important Executive Order 21-25, Protecting Minnesotans from “Conversion Therapy” on July 15, 2021. The Executive Order (EO) begins by stating, “Our State embodies the core values of One Minnesota when all Minnesotans are accepted, cared for, and protected from unsafe and discredited medical practices. So-called "conversion therapy," sometimes known as "reparative therapy," is a range of dangerous and discredited practices that falsely claim to change a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The scientific, medical, and education communities overwhelmingly reject conversion therapy because it lacks scientific validation, poses dangerous health risks to the individuals and communities involved, and contributes to health and social inequities.”
EO 21-25 cites numerous health organizations, professional education organizations, the Minnesota House Health and Human Services Policy Committee, Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Department of Commerce, several Minnesota cities, and more than 23 other states that have taken action against conversion therapy.
How Does EO 21-25 Impact the BOSW Licensees?
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BOSW NEW STRATEGY FRAMEWORK |
The Board approved a new 2021-2024 Strategic Framework including new BOSW mission and vision statements.
Mission + Vision + DEI Vision and Values
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LICENSE
RENEWAL
REMINDER |
- License renewals are approved within 24 hours of receipt. Verify that your renewal is approved by checking the Public License Lookup on the website. License renewal cards are no longer sent via USPS.
- License renewal reminder notices are sent via USPS 45 days prior to expiration date.
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