Ky. Rev. Stat. § 164.4781
Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch.225
There shall be an interpreter training program at one (1) or more public institutions of higher education to ensure that qualified interpreters are available to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students attending the institutions of higher education and deaf and hard of hearing consumers throughout the Commonwealth. The program shall lead to a minimum of an associate degree in interpreting. The program shall be exempt from the normal student load requirements for a period of ten (10) years from its implementation or until it can be clearly demonstrated that an adequate supply of interpreters is available in all parts of the state, whichever is later.
KRS 164.4781
Amended 2008, Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 1, effective7/15/2008. -- Amended 1997, (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 109, effective 5/30/1997. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 144, sec. 10, effective 7/14/1992. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 75, sec. 2, effective 7/15/1986.