PURPOSE: This rule outlines the process whereby an interpreter seeking either to recertify as a Novice or Apprentice or to obtain a higher level of certification in the Missouri Interpreters Certification System can volunteer to be reevaluated.

1. (1) An interpreter in the Missouri Interpreters Certification System (MICS) can volunteer to have his/her performance retested and reevaluated in order to recertify as Novice or Apprentice or to obtain a higher certification level.

   1. (A) An interpreter can apply for retesting and reevaluation by contacting the coordinator and scheduling the reevaluation performance test.

   2. (B) A reevaluation performance test fee must be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the performance test.

      1. 1. If no fee is received, an applicant

scheduled for a reevaluation performance test will not be allowed to take the reevaluation performance test, and will have to reschedule a new date and time for their reevaluation performance test.

1. 2. If the appropriate reevaluation perfor-

mance test fee has been received, then failure to appear for a scheduled reevaluation performance test without reasonable prior notice, except in emergencies, will result in forfeiture of an applicant’s reevaluation performance test fee. When reasonable prior notice is given, or failure to appear is due to an emergency, the applicant will be allowed to reschedule their reevaluation performance test for some future time without forfeiture of the fee. and Hard of Hearing

1. (C) In cases of voluntary retesting and reevaluation, the performance test and reevaluation:

   1. 1. Shall have no effect on any permanent

certification held by the interpreter other than to possibly qualify the interpreter for a higher level of certification.

1. 2. Shall have no negative effect on the

current status of a three (3)-year term certification. If an interpreter that holds a three (3)-year term certification achieves the same or a higher level of certification than that currently held by the interpreter, the Board for Certification of Interpreters shall issue a new certification showing the same or higher level of certification achieved.

1. (2) An interpreter certified in the MICS may not retake the performance test and be reevaluated until at least six (6) months has passed from the date of his/her last performance test.
2. (3) An interpreter certified in the MICS shall not be retested and reevaluated unless he/she has submitted completion of continuing education requirements as set forth in 5 CSR 100-200.130.

AUTHORITY: sections 209.292(1), (2) and (11), RSMo Supp. 2003 and 209.295(8), RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed July 26, 2001, effective March 30, 2002. Amended: Filed Nov. 14, 2003, effective June 30, 2004. *Original authority: 209.292, RSMo 1994, amended 2002 and 209.295, RSMo 1994.