Or. Admin. Code § 581-015-2035

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 581-015-2035 - [Effective 3/17/2025] Minimum Standards for Sign Language Interpreters Serving Students in Public Schools

(1) Definitions. For purposes of this rule, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) "CI" means Certificate of Interpretation issued by RID.

(b) "CT" means Certificate of Transliteration issued by RID.

(c) "EI/ECSE" means Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education.

(d) "EIPA" means the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment®, including both the written and performance components.

(e) "NIC" means the National Interpreter Certification by RID.

(f) "Public School" means a public agency or school district or as defined in OAR 581-015-2000.

(g) "RID" means Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Inc.

(h) "Sign Language Interpreter" means a person who provides educational interpreting services to students with hearing impairments.

(i) "Student" means a student with a hearing impairment who is:

(A) Eligible for EI/ECSE or special education services under OAR 581-015-2150; or

(B) A qualified student with a disability under Section 504 as defined in OAR 581-015-2390.

(2) Minimum Standard. A public school may employ or contract for the services of a sign language interpreter for a student only if the sign language interpreter is licensed through the Health Licensing Office, and meets the following minimum standards:

(a) The sign language interpreter must achieve a passing score of 3.5 or above on the EIPA Performance Test or hold RID NIC, CI or CT Certification; and

(b)

(A) Hold a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree from an Interpreter Education Program or in a related educational field; or

(B) Achieve a passing score on the EIPA Written test.

Or. Admin. Code § 581-015-2035

ODE 11-2008, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-08; ODE 33-2024, amend filed 06/14/2024, effective 6/14/2024; ODE 44-2024, temporary amend filed 09/19/2024, effective 9/19/2024 through 3/17/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 185.225 & ORS 343.041

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 185.110 & ORS 185.225