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HCR 213

House concurrent resolution recognizing March 2026 as Social Work Month in Vermont

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Cina and 2 co-sponsors

Designates March 2026 as Social Work Month in Vermont to honor social workers and acknowledge their role in promoting equity, resilience, and public well-being.

Ceremonial Reading
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Bill Summary · HCR 213

Summary of HCR 213 (2025-2026) — Vermont

Purpose and intent

  • Recognize March 2026 as Social Work Month in Vermont.
  • Honor the contributions of social workers to human well-being, justice, and the community, and align with the national observance of Social Work Month since 1963.
  • Highlight the profession’s commitment to equity, dignity, and fighting injustice, and to supporting vulnerable populations.

Key provisions and changes

  • Officially designates March 2026 as Social Work Month in Vermont.
  • Includes a formal statement of recognition from the Vermont General Assembly.
  • Directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the Vermont chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Who or what is affected

  • The Vermont General Assembly (Senate and House) as the recognizing body.
  • State agencies in the sense that the Secretary of State will distribute the resolution, specifically to NASW-Vermont.
  • Social workers and the broader Vermont community, via formal acknowledgment of the profession’s impact and theme.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Passed through approval steps typical for a concurrent resolution:
    • Ceremonial reading on March 18, 2026.
    • Earlier actions include adoption on consent calendar and joint rule action on February 27, 2026.
  • No substantive regulatory or funding changes; the measure is symbolic and ceremonial.
  • The 2026 observance aligns with the national Social Work Month theme: “Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.” which emphasizes enhancing well-being, meeting basic needs, and supporting vulnerable populations.

Additional context

  • The resolution notes the growing number of social workers nationally (from 715,000 in 2020 to 810,000 in 2026) as part of the backdrop for recognizing the profession.
  • Emphasizes the diverse roles of social workers in hospitals, schools, child welfare, community organizations, and government, and their ethical commitment to equity, human rights, and resilience in the face of trauma and discrimination.

Overall, HCR 213 is a formal declaration honoring social workers in Vermont and inviting public acknowledgment of their critical role in improving lives and promoting social justice during Social Work Month.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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