SPRINGFIELD – Thanks to a new law championed by State Senator Karina Villa, aspiring school social workers will have expanded opportunities to receive a scholarship. “Expanding opportunities for people pursuing their education and licensure is critical to address the current shortage of behavioral health providers, especially in schools,” said Villa (D-West Chicago). “With the rates of anxiety and depression in young people on the rise, ensuring…
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