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To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the placement of students and licensed professional social workers in public libraries, and for other purposes.
12/16/2023, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3006
Bill 118 hr 3006, also known as the "Library Social Worker Act," aims to establish a grant program through the Department of Education to facilitate the placement of students and licensed professional social workers in public libraries across the United States. The primary goal of this program is to provide additional support and resources to individuals in need within their communities.
The bill recognizes the important role that public libraries play in serving as a hub for community resources and information. By placing social workers in these libraries, individuals facing various challenges such as mental health issues, homelessness, or substance abuse can receive the assistance they need in a familiar and accessible setting.
Through the grant program, public libraries will be able to partner with educational institutions to provide students studying social work with valuable hands-on experience. Additionally, licensed professional social workers will be able to offer their expertise and support to individuals in need within the community. Overall, the Library Social Worker Act aims to enhance the services and resources available to individuals in need by leveraging the resources and accessibility of public libraries. By providing support through social workers, this bill seeks to address the diverse needs of communities across the country in a proactive and effective manner.
The bill recognizes the important role that public libraries play in serving as a hub for community resources and information. By placing social workers in these libraries, individuals facing various challenges such as mental health issues, homelessness, or substance abuse can receive the assistance they need in a familiar and accessible setting.
Through the grant program, public libraries will be able to partner with educational institutions to provide students studying social work with valuable hands-on experience. Additionally, licensed professional social workers will be able to offer their expertise and support to individuals in need within the community. Overall, the Library Social Worker Act aims to enhance the services and resources available to individuals in need by leveraging the resources and accessibility of public libraries. By providing support through social workers, this bill seeks to address the diverse needs of communities across the country in a proactive and effective manner.
Congressional Summary of HR 3006
This bill establishes certain resources for placing social workers in public libraries to assist patrons with accessing health, nutrition, and other social services.
Specifically, the Department of Education (ED) must award competitive grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) with an accredited school of social work to support the placement of students and licensed professional social workers in public libraries.
Additionally, ED must establish a center to provide resources and technical assistance to states, local governments, Indian tribes, IHEs, and others related to hiring and retaining social workers in libraries.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3006
Bill HR 3006 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2023. Bill HR 3006 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2023. Bill HR 3006's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of April 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3006
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3006
Primary Policy Focus
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3006
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