The following information is taken from the NASW article linked below:

"An amendment to HB 509 has been proposed that would allow for people with degrees other than in social work to be licensed as an LSW. If the amendment is adopted and if the bill is passed by the Senate, title and practice protection for social workers in Ohio would end. The public could no longer trust that a “licensed social worker” is actually someone with a degree in social work, eroding our professional standing and reputation. Social work is a specific profession with regulated standards for education, field practicums, and licensure. A degree from a related field likely carries no requirements for an internship meaning that an LSW could have no practical experience before becoming licensed. Furthermore, it devalues and disincentives earning a social work degree as a baccalaureate program requires 400 hours of field education and a master program requires 900 hours."

To read more about this and to learn who to contact to advocate against this bill, check out NASW's article here: https://www.naswoh.org/news/624448/Critical-Advocacy-Alert-to-Protect-Social-Work-Practice.htm