SB 6098 - DIGEST

Finds that there is currently no requirement that educational interpreters for deaf and hard of hearing students be certified or meet standardized qualifications or competencies. The purpose of this act is to establish standards for certification and to standardize qualifications.

Appropriates the sum of forty-nine thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, from the general fund to the office of the superintendent of public instruction to participate in the assessment system for K-12 educational interpreters. Participation is for purposes of administration of the educational interpreter written and performance assessments.