Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part XXV - Credentialed Social Workers
Chapter 3 - General Provisions
Section XXV-307 - Administration of Examination

1. The social work examination shall be administered at least once per calendar year at a time and place designated by the board.

2. The Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners recognizes the examinations of the Association of Social Work Boards as the national examination for social workers.

3. Examination Pass Point. The board shall administer and grade a written examination or employ a national recognized testing firm to do the same. Whichever method is used, the board will consistently strive to improve reciprocity with other states having licensure comparable to Louisiana. A pass score of 70 will be used to grade the examination for the licensed clinical social worker and the licensed master social worker.

1. Applicants must complete a retake application and submit the retake fee to the board office.

2. Applicants for the LCSW license must submit an employment verification form for each place of employment after receipt of the MSW degree.

3. The board shall observe the retake policy of the testing service.

1. The board shall not endorse nor in any way participate in the operation or planning of any preparatory or cram course allegedly preparing applicants for the social work examination.

2. No former member of the Board of Examiners may take part in the development, sponsorship or administration of any preparatory or cram course offered to candidates for the social work examination for two years after said board member's term of office has expired.