Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 5, § 100-200.060
Written Test
Effective Nov 30, 2016section 209.292.1, RSMo Supp. 2013, and sections 209.295(1), (3), and (8), RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed June 20, 1996, effective Jan. 30, 1997. Rescinded and readopted: Filed July 26, 2001, effective March 30, 2002. Amended: Filed Nov. 14, 2003, effective June 30, 2004. Amended: Filed May 27, 2005, effective Dec. 30, 2005. Amended: Filed Jan. 28, 2014, effective Sept. 30, 2014. Amended: Filed April 29, 2016, effective Nov. 30, 2016Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
PURPOSE: This rule provides information concerning the written test in the Missouri Interpreter Certification System.
- (1) The form, content, method of administration, passing standards, and method of scheduling of written tests in the Missouri Interpreters Certification System (MICS) shall be determined by the Board for Certification of Interpreters (BCI).
- (2) MICS written tests for groups of applicants shall be offered offsite throughout the state of Missouri as often as feasible. In addition, the MICS written test may normally be taken by individual applicants at the office of the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) on any weekday if it is scheduled with the coordinator at least three (3) days in advance.
- (3) All applicants will, upon request, be informed of approved offsite locations for taking the MICS written test.
- (4) The written test fee must be received at the MCDHH office prior to applicants being allowed to take the written test.
- (5) All applicants failing to appear for a scheduled written test without reasonable prior notice, except in emergencies, will forfeit both their application and their application fee. When reasonable prior notice is given, or failure to appear is due to an emergency, the applicant will be allowed to reschedule their written test for some future time.
- (6) All applicants will be notified of their test results in writing.
- (7) All applicants must have a passing score as defined by the Texas Board for Examination of Interpreters (BEI) on the written test of English proficiency in order to qualify for taking the performance test. 5 CSR 100-200
- (8) Any applicant unable to obtain a passing score on the written test of English proficiency cannot retest for six (6) months from the date of their last written test of English proficiency. Any applicant may reapply to take the written test of English proficiency by submitting a new application form along with the appropriate application fee.
AUTHORITY: section 209.292.1, RSMo Supp. 2013, and sections 209.295(1), (3), and (8), RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed June 20, 1996, effective Jan. 30, 1997. Rescinded and readopted: Filed July 26, 2001, effective March 30, 2002. Amended: Filed Nov. 14, 2003, effective June 30, 2004. Amended: Filed May 27, 2005, effective Dec. 30, 2005. Amended: Filed Jan. 28, 2014, effective Sept. 30, 2014. Amended: Filed April 29, 2016, effective Nov. 30, 2016.
*Original authority: 209.292, RSMo 1994, amended 2002 and 209.295, RSMo 1994.