Authority: IC 20-28-2-6
Affected: IC 20-24-7
Sec. 7. (a) In addition to all other requirements of this rule, the applicant for a permit under this rule or the holder of a permit under this rule shall comply with the following code of ethics:
- (1) Interpreters shall keep all assignment-related information strictly confidential.
- (2) Interpreters shall render the message faithfully, always conveying the content and spirit of the speaker, using language most readily understood by the person or persons whom they serve.
- (3) Interpreters shall not counsel, advise, or interject personal opinions.
- (4) Interpreters shall accept assignments using discretion with regard to skill, setting, and the consumers involved.
- (5) Interpreters shall request compensation for services in a professional and judicious manner.
- (6) Interpreters shall function in a manner appropriate to the situation.
- (7) Interpreters shall strive to further knowledge and skills through participation in workshops, professional meetings, interaction with professional colleagues, and reading of current literature in the field.
- (8) Interpreters shall strive to maintain high professional standards in compliance with the code of ethics.
(b) The department may revoke or suspend a permit in accordance with the procedures under 511 IAC 16-3-1 for failure to comply with the code of ethics.
(Indiana State Board of Education; 511 IAC 18-1-7; filed Nov 18, 2014, 3:51 p.m.: 20141217-IR-511130399FRA; readopted filed Dec 1, 2020, 1:48 p.m.: 20201230-IR-511200548RFA)