Section 396.31 - What additional selection criteria are used under this program?In addition to the criteria in 34 CFR 396.30(c) , the Secretary uses the following additional selection criterion to evaluate an application. The Secretary reviews each application to determine the extent to which-
(a) The proposed interpreter training project was developed in consultation with State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies and their related agencies and consumers;(b) The training is appropriate to the needs of both individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and individuals who are deaf-blind and to the needs of public and private agencies that provide services to either individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing or individuals who are deaf-blind in the geographical area to be served by the training project;(c) Any curricula for the training of interpreters includes evidence-based practices and promising practices when evidence-based practices are not available;(d) There is a working relationship between the interpreter training project and State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies and their related agencies, and consumers; and(e) There are opportunities for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and individuals who are deaf-blind to provide input regarding the design and management of the training project. Authority: Sections 12(c) and 302(f) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 709(c) and 772(f)