Section 1524-C - Requirements for licensure; conditional interpreter and conditional deaf interpreterNo more than one conditional license may be issued to a person who has completed the education requirements of this chapter. A conditional license may be held no more than 4 years, except that a 5th year may be granted by the director upon demonstration of extreme hardship. [2019, c. 284, §12(NEW).]
To be eligible for licensure as a conditional interpreter or conditional deaf interpreter under this chapter, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must provide the following: [2019, c. 284, §12(NEW).]
1.Proof of proficiency in American Sign Language. Documented proof of a qualifying score on an American Sign Language proficiency interview as determined by the director by rule adopted under section 1522; and [2021, c. 48, §3(AMD).]
2.Proof of education and training in the interpreting process.[2021, c. 48, §4(RP).]
3.Proof of education and training in the interpreting process. Documented proof of the following: A. At least one of the following: (1) An associate degree or higher in American Sign Language, American Sign Language interpreting or deaf studies from an accredited college or university; or(2) For persons holding a limited license that is current on the effective date of this section, an alternative pathway approved by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the director; and [2021, c. 48, §5(NEW).]B. A passing score on a knowledge exam administered by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the director. [2021, c. 48, §5(NEW).] [2021, c. 48, §5(NEW).]
Amended by 2021SP1, c. 48,§ 5, eff. 10/18/2021.Amended by 2021SP1, c. 48,§ 4, eff. 10/18/2021.Amended by 2021SP1, c. 48,§ 3, eff. 10/18/2021.Added by 2019, c. 284,§ 12, eff. 9/19/2019.