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flag North Carolina proposes requiring school social workers to have master’s degrees to expand mental health care, with a five-year transition and $10.9 million in funding.

flag The North Carolina State Education Board is considering requiring school social workers to hold master’s degrees to improve mental health services, as current bachelor’s-level workers are limited to referrals while master’s holders can provide immediate care. flag The proposal, backed by advocates citing high student food insecurity and mental health challenges, would give current staff five years to earn a master’s, with a $10.9 million transition cost potentially offset by new Medicaid billing. flag The move aligns with national standards, where most states require a master’s in social work for school practice.

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