Establishes a voucher program to cover exam costs for low-income individuals seeking social work licensure.

The bill enacts the "licensure incentives and fee-support for testing (LIFT) act," creating a program to provide vouchers to eligible low-income individuals. These vouchers cover the cost of the examination required for licensure as a licensed master social worker or licensed clinical social worker. To qualify, applicants must be New York residents, eligible to sit for the exam, and demonstrate income at or below a threshold set by the department. The program aims to support low-income individuals in pursuing social work licensure.

Establishes a voucher program to cover exam costs for low-income individuals seeking social work licensure.

The bill enacts the "licensure incentives and fee-support for testing (LIFT) act," creating a program to provide vouchers to eligible low-income individuals. These vouchers cover the cost of the examination required for licensure as a licensed master social worker or licensed clinical social worker. To qualify, applicants must be New York residents, eligible to sit for the exam, and demonstrate income at or below a threshold set by the department. The program aims to support low-income individuals in pursuing social work licensure.