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CT HB05321
Bill
Status
Passed
6/6/2014
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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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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