N.M. Admin. Code § 16.28.7.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024
Section 16.28.7.10 - RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
A. A license issued pursuant to this section shall not be renewed unless the license holder satisfies the requirements for the issuance and for the renewal of a license pursuant to Chapter 61, Articles 2 through 34 NMSA 1978.
B. A renewal application for a community signed language interpreter license must include:
(1) proof of current registry of interpreters for the deaf (RID) certified member status showing that the licensee holds one or more certifications recognized by the RID at the time of renewal with the exception of educational certification K-12 (ED: K-12); or
(2) a copy of the applicant's current BEI card showing one of the following certifications:
(a) BEI Advanced;
(b) BEI Master;
(c) BEI IV;
(d) BEI V;
(e) BEI Level IV Intermediary; or
(f) BEI Level V Intermediary.
C. A renewal application for an educational signed language interpreter license must include:
(1) proof of educational interpreters performance assessment (EIPA) rating 4.0-5.0: and
(2) Proof of current RID certified member status showing that the licensee holds the ED: K-12 certified member status by virtue of EIPA rating; or
(3) proof of current RID certified member status showing that the applicant hold one or more certifications currently recognized by the registry of interpreters for the deaf (RID); or
(4) proof of an educational interpreter performance assessment (EIPA) rating of 4.0 - 5.0, proof of passing the EIPA written test, proof of satisfying the RID educational requirements, and proof of current RID associate member status.
D. A renewal application for a provisional signed language interpreters include:
(1) proof of completion of an interpreter education program or interpreter preparation program in an accredited institution: or
(2) proof of employment as a community signed language interpreter or an educational signed language interpreter at the time of the act became effective (June 15, 2007) and after the applicant reached the age of 18; and
(3) proof of current registry of interpreters for the deaf (RID) associate member status for the purpose of tracking continuing education units (CEU) requirements through the associate continuing education tracking (ACET) program as outlined in Subsection B of 16.28.2.9 NMAC;
(4) in lieu of completion of an interpreter training program deaf applicant may complete proof of having completed at least 40 hours of training in topics such as the fundamentals of interpreting, ethics and cultural responsiveness, and the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct;
(5) if the applicant provides proof of completion of an interpreter education program or an interpreters preparation program more than three years prior to their application for provisional license, they must also submit a resume and one professional letter of reference from an employer, internship supervisor, mentorship director, graduate school, or other applicable source documenting continued involvement in interpreting or the deaf community since the time of completion of the program.
E. Original and renewed community and educational license shall be valid for a period of two years.
F. Original and completed compliance reviewed provisional license shall be valid for a period of one year, not to exceed four consecutive annual compliance review cycles.
G. Prior to the expiration of the license, all licensed interpreters shall apply for license renewal and shall pay the renewal fee as set forth in 16.28.6.9 NMAC.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.28.7.10

16.28.7.10 NMAC - N, 01/15/14, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 22, November 30, 2015, eff. 12/16/2015, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 10, May 30, 2017, eff. 6/18/2017, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 05, March 9, 2021, eff. 3/27/2021, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 14, July 31, 2023, eff. 7/31/2023