36-1946
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36-1946. Interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing; certification; licensure The commission shall: 1. Adopt rules necessary to achieve the purposes of section 12-242. 2. By rule, classify interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing based on the level of interpreting skills acquired by that person. 3. By rule, establish standards and procedures for the qualification and licensure of each classification of interpreters. 4. Help establish partnerships with colleges and universities in this state to provide interpreter and support service provider training and degree programs. 5. By rule, establish standards and procedures to certify sign language teachers to teach American sign language. 6. Beginning on September 1, 2007, license interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing pursuant to article 2 of this chapter. |