§1524-C. Requirements for licensure; conditional interpreter and conditional deaf interpreter

No 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.   [PL 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:   [PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW).]

1.  Proof of proficiency in American Sign Language.  Documented proof of a score of 3.5 or higher on an American Sign Language proficiency interview; and

[PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW).]

2.  Proof of education and training in the interpreting process.  Documented proof of the following:

A. An associate degree or higher in American Sign Language, American Sign Language interpreting or deaf studies from an accredited college or university;   [PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW).]

B. 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;   [PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW).]

C. A passing score on a national interpreter certification knowledge exam; or   [PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW).]

D. A passing score on a certified deaf interpreter knowledge exam administered by an organization that assesses language interpretation recognized by the director.   [PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW).]

[PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 284, §21 (AMD).