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ID H0411
Bill
Status
3/14/2018
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Removes references to "general" and "provisional" licenses in sign language interpreter licensing exemptions for public school settings.
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Creates exemption allowing persons working in Idaho public schools who meet requirements of the Idaho Educational Interpreter Act to practice sign language interpreting without state licensure.
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Reduces minimum age requirement for sign language interpreter licensure from 21 years to 18 years of age.
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Makes technical corrections to Section 54-1916A regarding licensure qualifications for sign language interpreters.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise the minimum age required for licensure and to provide an exemption for a person working in an Idaho public school setting who engages in the practice of sign language interpreting and meets the requirements of and is interpreting within the scope of the Idaho Educational Interpreter Act.
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 14, 2018 Session Law Chapter 72 Effective: 07/01/2018
3/14/2018