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Take Action Now: Help to Ensure Social Work Remains a Professional Degree
The Department of Education is currently accepting comments on the rule change which would remove social work as a professional degree through March 2, 2026. We ask that all social workers submit their comments on this change through the Federal eRulemaking Portal before March 2, 2026.
NASW-IL Staff
2 days ago2 min read
January 2026: Illinois Spring Legislative Session Update
January marked the beginning of the 2026 Illinois Spring Legislative Session.
NASW-IL Staff
2 days ago2 min read
NASW-IL Announces Endorsements for 2026 Illinois Primary Election
The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) announced its endorsed candidates for the March 17, 2026 Illinois Primary Election, highlighting the critical role state leadership will play as social workers and human service systems face growing uncertainty at the federal level.
NASW-IL Staff
7 days ago3 min read
NASW Statement on the Shooting Death of Alex Pretti by Federal Agents
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has long warned against fear-based policies that rely on force instead of care.Force militarized responses being carried out by ICE result in significant trauma to the communities we serve.
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 263 min read
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