Indiana Administrative Code
Title 511 - INDIANA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Article 18 - EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER PERMIT
Rule 1 - Interpreter Permit for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Educational Settings
Section 1-7 - Educational interpreter code of ethics

Universal Citation: 511 IN Admin Code 1-7

Current through September 18, 2024

Authority: IC 20-28-2-6

Affected: IC 20-24-7

Sec. 7.

(a) In addition to all other requirements of this rule, the applicant for a permit under this rule or the holder of a permit under this rule shall comply with the following code of ethics:

(1) Interpreters shall keep all assignment-related information strictly confidential.

(2) Interpreters shall render the message faithfully, always conveying the content and spirit of the speaker, using language most readily understood by the person or persons whom they serve.

(3) Interpreters shall not counsel, advise, or interject personal opinions.

(4) Interpreters shall accept assignments using discretion with regard to skill, setting, and the consumers involved.

(5) Interpreters shall request compensation for services in a professional and judicious manner.

(6) Interpreters shall function in a manner appropriate to the situation.

(7) Interpreters shall strive to further knowledge and skills through participation in workshops, professional meetings, interaction with professional colleagues, and reading of current literature in the field.

(8) Interpreters shall strive to maintain high professional standards in compliance with the code of ethics.

(b) The department may revoke or suspend a permit in accordance with the procedures under 511 IAC 16-3-1 for failure to comply with the code of ethics.

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