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CT HB05321

Bill

Status

Passed

6/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Rehabilitation Services must develop a plan with the Commissioner of Education by December 31, 2014 to ensure adequate qualified interpreters are available for deaf and hard of hearing students
  • Commissioner shall consult with the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities and the Connecticut Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf task force on interpreting
  • Report must recommend new standards for interpreter qualifications, implementation timeline, potential fee structure for interpreter registration with the Department of Rehabilitation Services, and compliance monitoring methods
  • Commissioner shall submit the plan and report to joint standing committees of the General Assembly overseeing human services and education
  • Effective date is July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Interpreter Qualifications.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/6/2014

Committee Referrals

Education4/8/2014
Human Services2/24/2014

Full Bill Text

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