PURPOSE: This rule outlines the criteria necessary to obtain a permit for intern/practicum students currently enrolled in an accredited interpreter training program.

1. (1) For the purpose of this rule, the terms intern and practicum student are used interchangeably to signify a student interpreter.
2. (2) The Intern/Practicum Interpreting Permit will be granted to the applicant upon verification of registration in an interpreting practicum or internship course.
3. (3) The program director/coordinator is responsible to notify the board regarding the effective start and end dates of the permit.
4. (4) If the requirements of sections (2) and (3) are met, the applicant submits the appropriate fee in order to obtain an Intern/Practicum Interpreting Permit.
5. (5) The intern/practicum student will follow the established guidelines and requirements of the Interpreter Training Program.
6. (6) Should the student withdraw or be denied in the course for any reason, the program director/coordinator is responsible to notify the board to have the student’s permit withdrawn.

AUTHORITY: sections 209.295(8) and 209.297(2), RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed Nov. 27, 1996, effective July 30, 1997.

*Original authority 1994.