PURPOSE: This rule provides information regarding application procedures for interpreter certification in Missouri. (1) To be eligible for certification in the Missouri Interpreter Certification System (MICS), each applicant must:

1. (A) Be eighteen (18) years of age or older; and
2. (B) Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
3. (2) An application for certification must be completed on a form developed by the Board for Certification of Interpreters. Application forms may be obtained by writing to the office of the Missouri Commission for the Deaf.
4. (3) Applicants for certification must meet the eligibility requirements for the MICS specified in section (1) above. Applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements will be so informed by a letter of denial, which will indicate the reason(s) for the denial.
5. (4) An application must be properly completed, notarized, and submitted with the appropriate fee in order for the applicant to be considered for the certification process.

6. (5) The completed application must clearly describe the applicant’s intent to:

   1. (A) Obtain a standard MICS certification through written and performance testing;
   2. (B) Obtain a Restricted Certification in Education (General) through written and performance testing;
   3. (C) Obtain an Intern/Practicum Certification; or
   4. (D) Convert certification.
7. (6) Applicants desiring to take the written test will be responsible for scheduling the date, time and location of their written test with the coordinator. The written test will be waived for individuals requesting reevaluation. See 5 CSR 100-200.070(5) and 5 CSR 100- 200.075.
8. (7) Applicants not available for the written examination within twelve (12) months of the date of their application will forfeit both their application and application fee. Any such applicants will have to reapply as outlined above, and submit a new application along with the appropriate application fee.

AUTHORITY: sections 209.292(1), and 209.295(1) and (8), RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed June 20, 1996, effective Jan. 30, 1997. Amended: Filed May 14, 1997, effective Dec. 30, 1997. Rescinded and readopted: Filed July 26, 2001, effective March 30, 2002. *Original authority: 209.292 RSMo 1994 and 209.295, RSMo 1994.