Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 581 - OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Division 15 - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Section 581-015-2035 - Minimum Standards for Sign Language Interpreters Serving Students in Public Schools

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 581-015-2035

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(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.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 185.225 & ORS 343.041

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 185.110 & ORS 185.225

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