The Minnesota Board of Social Work (BOSW) is dedicated to promoting and protecting public health, safety, and welfare through the licensure and regulation of social workers in Minnesota. The Board ensures that individuals practicing social work meet the necessary qualifications and adhere to professional standards. 
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Key Functions:
Licensure:

Processes applications for various social work licenses, including:
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Provides online services for license applications, renewals, and status checks.
Regulation and Compliance:

Enforces ethical practice standards and investigates complaints against licensed social workers.
Offers resources for filing complaints and understanding the compliance process.
Continuing Education:

Maintains a list of approved Continuing Education (CE) providers.
Provides guidelines for licensees to fulfill CE requirements.
Public Resources:

Offers a public license lookup tool to verify the credentials of social workers.
Provides access to board meeting minutes, reports, and other public records.
Why It’s Important:
The BOSW ensures that social workers in Minnesota are qualified and adhere to professional standards, thereby safeguarding the well-being of clients and maintaining public trust in the social work profession.

For more detailed information and access to services, visit the official BOSW website: https://mn.gov/boards/social-work/