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NY A10094
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sam Berger
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Social Work Licensure Examination Voucher Program to cover examination costs for individuals seeking licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Eligibility requires New York State residency, qualification to sit for the LMSW or LCSW exam, and income at or below a threshold set by the Department of Education
- Income eligibility is based on net taxable income, with emancipated applicants evaluated without regard to parental income
- Directs the Department of Education to promulgate rules and regulations for program implementation
- Takes effect 120 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Enacts the "licensure incentives and fee-support for testing (LIFT) act"; establishes the social work licensure examination voucher program to provide low-income individuals vouchers to cover the cost of the examination required for licensure as a licensed master social worker or licensed clinical social worker.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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