1. (a)

   1. (1) An individual desiring to apply for a Provisional Interpreter’s License is any individual who is deaf or hard of hearing that practices in providing interpreting services, thus practicing as a “deaf interpreter.”

   2. (2) A Provisional Interpreter’s License will be available for individuals who are:

      1. (A) Deaf or hard of hearing; and
      2. (B) Not yet credentialed by any of the credentialing entities listed in 20 CAR § 10-304.

2. (b) Requirements. Any individual who is deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing may apply for a provisional licensure to practice as a “deaf interpreter” and must submit the following:

   1. (1) A completed application with appropriate required fees;
   2. (2) Documentation of fifteen (15) hours of interpreter training;
   3. (3) Documentation of ten (10) hours of supervised observation/interpreting with a seasoned, RID-credentialed interpreter; and
   4. (4) Two (2) letters of recommendation from seasoned RID-credentialed interpreters.
3. (c) Expiration. A license issued under this part expires on December 31 of the calendar year on which it was issued.

4. (d) Renewal.

   1. (1) A license issued under this part is to be renewed upon expiration of the calendar year.

   2. (2) The applicant for renewal shall submit:

      1. (A) A signed request for renewal with appropriate required fees;
      2. (B) Documentation of a credential or credentials held and sustained by CEUs; and
      3. (C) Documentation of CEUs for EIPA and QAST credentials.
5. (e) Renewals based on out-of-state credentials and CEU documentation will be assessed individually to determine equivalency with these requirements.

6. (f) Late renewal.

   1. (1) If for some reason a licensee fails to renew by January 1 of the next calendar year, the licensee shall submit the application with:

      1. (A) A statement explaining the reason for late renewal; and
      2. (B) The renewal fee and late fee.
   2. (2) There is no guarantee that late application requests will be automatically approved.
   3. (3) Each request will be evaluated separately and independent from others.
   4. (4) If a request for a late renewal is denied, the licensee will be given notice and an opportunity for a hearing.

7. (g)

   1. (1) Any license not renewed by January 31 of the next calendar year will be placed on inactive status.

   2. (2) To resume active licensure, the applicant must submit the following:

      1. (A) Documentation of credentials held;
      2. (B) Documentation of CEUs for EIPA and QAST credentials; and
      3. (C) Reactivation fee.

Codification Notes: "EIPA" means Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment. "QAST" means Quality Assurance Screening Test. "RID" means Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.