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NASW-IL Staff
Aug 6, 20222 min read
ASWB First-Time Pass Results Released: This Is Not Ok
Today the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) released a long-awaited report on first-time pass rates (with demographics) for social...

NASW-IL Staff
Aug 4, 20222 min read
Ask NASW-IL: Do I Need In-Person CEUs for 2023 Licensure?
Update: The state officially removed the in-person requirement July 2023. To learn more goto: https://www.naswil.org/post/idfpr-officiall...

NASW-IL Staff
Jul 14, 20221 min read
Social Work Compact Initial Draft Released—Your Feedback is Needed!
Last week, the Council of State Governments (CSG) released an initial draft of the Social Work Compact for review and public comment. To...

NASW-IL Staff
Jun 15, 20221 min read
IDFPR Website Domain Change
The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) website domain has changed as of June 14, 2022. If you have...

NASW-IL Staff
May 27, 20224 min read
IDFPR Waives License Renewal Fees and Initial Application Fees for Frontline Healthcare Workers
As reported by the chapter back in May, Governor Pritzker announced plans during his February budget address to waive licensing fees for...


NASW-IL Staff
Apr 18, 20222 min read
Governor Pritkzer Grants One-Time Fee Waiver for First-Time & Renewing LSW & LCSW License Applicants
05/27/22 UPDATE: IDFPR Waives License Renewal Fees and Initial Application Fees for Frontline Healthcare Workers We are happy to report...


NASW-IL Staff
Jan 12, 202213 min read
Getting Your LSW License in Illinois
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note the information listed in this article is subject to change. Check with the NASW-Illinois Chapter News page...


NASW-IL Staff
Nov 30, 20217 min read
IDFPR Licensure Renewal Requirements for 2021–2023
The next LSW and LCSW licensure cycle has begun on December 1, 2021, and ends on November 30, 2023. While the previous 2019–2021...


NASW-IL Staff
Nov 16, 20212 min read
LSW and LCSW Renewal Now Active on IDFPR Renewal Portal Website
The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has gone live with their new renewal portal. While the software is...


NASW-IL Staff
Oct 27, 20211 min read
IDFPR to Update License Lookup Page to Reflect Licensure Renewal Deadline Extension for LSWs/LCSWs
11/16/21 UPDATE: LSW and LCSW licensees may now apply for renewal through the new IDFPR renewal website. You may also now print out...


NASW-IL Staff
Oct 21, 20212 min read
IDFPR Grants Extension on Licensure Renewal for LSWs/LCSWs
11/16/21 UPDATE: LSW and LCSW licensees may now apply for renewal through the new IDFPR renewal website. Read more here. 11/04/21 UPDATE:...


NASW-IL Staff
Sep 17, 20215 min read
Frequently Asked Questions About the New Illinois LSW Testing Law
An updated FAQ was published on January 12, 2022, following Public Act 102-0326, taking effect on January 1, 2022. Click here to read it....


NASW-IL Staff
Aug 6, 20211 min read
NASW-IL Advocacy at Work: Governor Signs SB1632, Removing Testing Requirements for LSWs
Thank you to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, State Senator Karina Villa and State Representative Lindsey LaPointe and the support of...


NASW-IL Staff
Jul 1, 20214 min read
Frequently Asked Questions About 2021 Licensure Renewal
11/16/21 UPDATE: LSW and LCSW licensees may now apply for renewal through the new IDFPR renewal website. Read more here. 11/04/21 UPDATE:...


NASW-IL Staff
Jun 9, 20213 min read
Learning More About Removing Testing Requirements for LSWs with SB1632
UPDATE: Governor Pritzker signed this bill on August 6, 2021. It will go into effect on January 1, 2022. On the final day of the spring...


NASW-IL Staff
Jun 26, 20203 min read
Updates on 2021 Licensure Renewal
11/16/21 UPDATE: LSW and LCSW licensees may now apply for renewal through the new IDFPR renewal website. Read more here. 10//21/21...


NASW-IL Staff
Apr 3, 20201 min read
News on In-Person CEU Requirement for 2021 Licensure Renewal
As we all begin to observe practices of social distancing in Illinois due to COVID-19, the question of virtual trainings and licensure...


NASW-IL Staff
Feb 14, 20201 min read
UPDATE: Pre-Approval for Graduate Students Taking the LSW Exam
NASW-Illinois Chapter Update: (As of February 14th, 2020), the chapter has continued to inquire with ASWB about how they will comply with...


NASW-IL Staff
Dec 2, 20193 min read
2019–2021 IDFPR Licensure Renewal Changes
11/16/21 UPDATE: LSW and LCSW licensees may now apply for renewal through the new IDFPR renewal website. Read more here. 11/04/21 UPDATE:...

NASW-IL Staff
Nov 19, 20192 min read
Graduate Students Can Now Take LSW Exam Before Graduation
IL social work students in their last semester of a master's level social work program no longer need pre-approval to sit for the LSW
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