Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 15, April 12, 2024
Section 192-3-4 - Qualifications for Interpreters4.1. Certified Interpreters. -- All certified interpreters in good standing with their certifying organization and RID shall be recognized as qualified by the commission.4.2. State Certified Interpreters. -- Interpreters certified by another state will be recognized as qualified.4.3. Educational Interpreters. -- All educational interpreters employed in public schools in West Virginia who are in compliance with standards set by the West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5202 shall be recognized as qualified.4.4. Non-certified/ Non-screened Interpreters. -- Any interpreter who is not certified and is not an employee of a public educational facility shall be recognized as qualified for an assignment only if certified interpreters are unavailable and provided both the deaf or hard of hearing client and the service provider are satisfied with the interpreting service. Because different assignments may require different levels of qualification, a non-certified/non-screened interpreter who is considered qualified for one assignment may not be qualified for a different assignment.4.5. Deaf Interpreters. -- Deaf or hard of hearing interpreters who have demonstrated a minimum of one year experience working as an interpreter and completed training required by RID shall be considered qualified interpreters.