Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes undocumented immigrants to earn professional licenses by removing lawful presence verification credentialing.

Highlights:

• Defines "applicant" as a person applying, for a new license, certificate, or registration or to renew, reinstate, or reactivate a license, certificate, or registration that is authorized according to state or local law (Sec. 4-1).

• Requires every application by an individual for a license issued by the Department of Education or any authorized agent of such department to have the applicant's name and address, and either the applicant's social security number, the applicant's individual taxpayer identification number, or another document verifying the applicant's identity as determined by the state Board of Education (Sec. 1-1).

• Requires every application by an individual for a license issued by any division, board, or agency of the department of regulatory agencies to have the applicant's name and address, and either the applicant’s social security number, the applicant's individual taxpayer identification number, or another document verifying the applicant's identity, as determined by such division, board, or agency (Sec. 3-1).

• Establishes verification of lawful presence in the United States is not required in the following instances (Sec. 5-3):

• For receipt of educational services or benefits from institutions of higher education, except as may be limited, including participation in the college opportunity fund program, college savings plans, state student financial assistance, and any other financial benefit of the institution of higher education relating to attendance at the institution of higher education; or

• For an applicant for a license, certificate, or registration to practice a regulated profession or occupation, including an applicant seeking licensure as a child care center, child care provider, children's resident camp, family child care home, guest child care facility, neighborhood youth organization, substitute child care provider, or substitute placement agency.

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