No more than one conditional license may be issued to a person who has completed the education requirements of this chapter. A conditional license may be held no more than 4 years, except that a 5th year may be granted by the director upon demonstration of extreme hardship.

To be eligible for licensure as a conditional interpreter or conditional deaf interpreter under this chapter, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must provide the following:

1. 1. Proof of proficiency in American Sign Language Documented proof of a qualifying score on an American Sign Language proficiency interview as determined by the director by rule adopted under section 1522; and

   [PL 2021, c. 48, §3 (AMD).]

2. 2. Proof of education and training in the interpreting process

   [PL 2021, c. 48, §4 (RP).]

3. 3. Proof of education and training in the interpreting process Documented proof of the following:

   1. A. At least one of the following:

      1. (1) An associate degree or higher in American Sign Language, American Sign Language interpreting or deaf studies from an accredited college or university; or

      2. (2) For persons holding a limited license that is current on the effective date of this section, an alternative pathway approved by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the director; and

         [PL 2021, c. 48, §5 (NEW).]

   2. B. A passing score on a knowledge exam administered by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the director.

      [PL 2021, c. 48, §5 (NEW).]

   [PL 2021, c. 48, §5 (NEW).]

PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 48, §§3-5 (AMD).