Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 12-1 p.m. CT
1.0 CEU (FREE FOR ALL)
Presenter: Jenny Arneson, LGSW, MN Coalition of Licensed Social Workers Legislative Consultant
What happened at the Capitol—and what does it mean for social work?
Get the answers in one fast-paced hour that connects policy to your practice.
Join Minnesota’s social work community for a dynamic 2026 Legislative Recap Lunch & Learn, where you’ll get a clear, insider breakdown of the decisions shaping your work, your clients, and your future. Led by legislative consultant Jennifer Arneson, MSW, LGSW, this session cuts through the noise to highlight what actually matters from this year’s legislative session—and what’s still at stake.
We’ll cover critical issues impacting the field right now, including:
- Who can use the social work title in counties
- Progress on payment for clinical trainees across insurance providers
- Medical Assistance (MA) rate increases
- The future of school social work funding
- Looming special education cuts and the state’s response
- Affordable housing policy and exclusionary zoning reforms
- The state’s response to SPAP cuts and broader federal impacts (HR 1)
Whether you’re in direct practice, schools, policy, or just getting started, this is your chance to understand how big-picture decisions are shaping day-to-day realities.