Section 1470.80  Restoration

a)         A licensee seeking restoration of a license (Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Social Worker) which has been on inactive status for 5 years or less shall have the license restored by making application to the Division and by paying the current renewal fee set forth in Section 1470.55 of this Part.  A licensee seeking restoration of a license shall be required to submit proof of 30 hours of continuing education in accordance with Section 1470.95.  These CE hours shall be earned within the 2 years immediately preceding the restoration of the license.

b)         A licensee seeking restoration of a license (Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Social Worker) which has been expired for 5 years or less shall have the license restored by making application to the Division and paying $20 plus all lapsed renewal fees pursuant to Section 1470.55 of this Part.  A licensee seeking restoration of a license shall be required to submit proof of 30 hours of continuing education in accordance with Section 1470.95.  These CE hours shall be earned within the 2 years immediately preceding the restoration of the license.

c)         A licensee seeking restoration of a license (Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Social Worker) after it has expired or been placed on inactive status for more than 5 years shall file an application, on forms supplied by the Division, along with proof of  30 hours of continuing education in accordance with Section 1470.95 completed within the 2 years immediately preceding application for restoration, together with:

1)         Either:

A)        Sworn evidence of active practice in another jurisdiction.  Such evidence shall include a statement from the appropriate board or licensing authority in the other jurisdiction that the licensee was authorized to practice during the term of the active practice; or

B)        An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in Section 11 of the Act.  If application is made within two years after discharge and if all other provisions of Section 11 of the Act are satisfied, the licensee will not be required to pay a restoration fee or any lapsed renewal fees; or

C)        Proof of passage of the examination described in Section 1470.70 of this Part within the twelve months preceding application; and

2)         The required fees pursuant to Section 1470.55 of this Part.

d)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the course work or experience is questioned by the Division because of discrepancies or conflicts in information, information needing further clarification, and/or missing information, the licensee seeking restoration of his/her license (Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Social Worker) will be required to:

1)         provide such information as may be necessary; and/or

2)         appear for an interview before the Board to explain such relevance or sufficiency, clarify information given or clear up any discrepancies in information.

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 16467, effective December 8, 2004)