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SN 56

Jessica Ann Culpepper, LSW, Union, Mississippi, BD of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists as a Licensed Social Worker, four year term effective October 21, 2024 and ending June 30, 2028, vice Ms. Wilmetta Valerie S. Burnett.

2025 Regular Session

Appoints Jessica Ann Culpepper as a Licensed Social Worker to Mississippi's Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists for a four-year term, though the bill died in committee April 2025.

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Bill Summary · SN 56

Legislative bill overview

Bill SN 56 appoints Jessica Ann Culpepper, a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) from Union, Mississippi, to a four-year term on the Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, effective October 21, 2024 through June 30, 2028. This appointment replaces outgoing board member Ms. Wilmetta Valerie S. Burnett.

Why is this important

Professional licensing boards regulate practitioners' qualifications, conduct, and adherence to ethical standards, directly affecting public safety and service quality in mental health and social work fields. Board composition influences regulatory decisions that affect thousands of licensed professionals and the clients they serve across Mississippi.

Potential points of contention

  • Board representation balance: No information provided about Culpepper's experience level, specialization, or whether this appointment maintains geographic or demographic diversity on the board
  • Transparency concerns: The bill contains minimal detail about nomination process, qualifications beyond LSW credential, or why this specific appointment was chosen
  • Procedural status: The bill died in committee in April 2025, suggesting possible lack of support or procedural issues that were never publicly detailed

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

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