PURPOSE: This rule outlines the time period each permit/certification level is valid.

1. (1) The Missouri Interpreter Certification Standard shall be based on the testing materials utilized and the permit or certification shall be granted as established by this rule.

2. (2) Provisional.

   1. (A) The permit is valid for one (1) year with possibility of a one (1)-year extension.

   2. (B) The Provisional permit holder must be reevaluated within one (1) year of the issuance date.

      1. 1. The holder will be notified of the date

and time of the performance evaluation by letter no less than four (4) weeks prior to the day of the performance evaluation.

1. 2. The performance fee must be submit-

ted three (3) weeks prior to the day of the performance evaluation.

1. 3. The failure to appear for a scheduled

performance evaluation without prior notice, except in emergencies, will not be granted a one (1)-year extension and will result in forfeiture of the fee unless the individual meets the following criteria:

1. A. Applies for permit reinstatement

with the appropriate fee;

1. B. Provides evidence of Interpreter

Certification Maintenance with the payment of the appropriate fee;

1. C. Is evaluated and submits payment

of the appropriate fee; and

1. D. Individuals have up to thirty (30)

days prior to the expiration of permit to be considered for an extension.

1. (C) If the holder advances, a new certification or permit will be issued with the new level.
2. (D) If the holder fails to advance above the Provisional level, a new permit will be granted as a one (1)-year extension of the Provisional Interpreter Permit.
3. (E) The Provisional Interpreter Permit holder with an extension must be evaluated by the end of the extension period and the procedures listed above will apply.

4. (F) The Provisional Interpreter Permit holder with an extension must advance above the Provisional level at the end of the extension period.

   1. 1. If the holder fails to advance above

the Provisional level, the holder is not granted certification and must refrain from any testing for a period of six (6) months.

1. A. At the end of the six (6)-month

period, the former Provisional Interpreter Permit holder may reapply for certification, beginning with the application form.

1. (3) Apprentice.

   1. (A) The Apprentice Interpreter Permit is valid for two (2) years with the possibility of a two (2)-year extension.

   2. (B) The Apprentice Interpreter Permit holder must be evaluated within two (2) years of the issuance date.

      1. 1. The holder will be notified of the date

and time of the performance evaluation by letter no less than four (4) weeks prior to the day of the performance evaluation.

1. 2. The performance fee must be submit-

ted three (3) weeks prior to the day of the performance evaluation.

1. 3. The failure to appear for a scheduled

performance evaluation without prior notice, except in emergencies, will not be granted a two (2)-year extension and will result in forfeiture of the fee, unless they meet the following criteria:

1. A. Apply for permit or certification

reinstatement with the appropriate fee;

1. B. Provide evidence of Interpreter

Certification Maintenance with payment of the appropriate fee; and

1. C. Evaluation with the appropriate

fee.

1. 4. Individuals meeting the above

requirements will be granted a two (2)-year extension.

1. 5. Individuals have up to thirty (30) days

prior to the expiration of certification to be considered for an extension.

1. (C) If the holder advances, a new certification will be issued with a new level.
2. (D) If the holder fails to advance above the Apprentice level, a new certification will be granted as a two (2)-year extension Apprentice Interpreter Permit.
3. (E) The Apprentice Interpreter Permit holder with an extension must be evaluated by the end of the extension period and the procedures listed above will apply.

4. (F) The Apprentice Interpreter Permit holder within the extension period must advance above the Apprentice level at the end of the extension period.

   1. 1. If the holder fails to advance above

the Apprentice level, the holder is not granted certification and must refrain from any testing for a period of six (6) months.

1. A. At the end of six (6)-month peri-

od, the former Apprentice Interpreter Permit holder may reapply for certification, beginning with the application form.

1. (4) Intermediate.

   1. (A) Permanent provided there are no violations of certification and licensure laws and rules established by the board and committee.
   2. (B) If applicant volunteers to be reevaluated, a higher level or the same level previously held will be issued.
   3. (C) If applicant is required to be reevaluated, a higher level, a lower level or the same level previously held or no level will be issued.

2. (5) Advanced.

   1. (A) Permanent provided there are no violations of certification and licensure laws and rules established by the board and committee.
   2. (B) If applicant volunteers to be reevaluated, a higher level or the same level previously held will be issued.
   3. (C) If applicant is required to be reevaluated, a higher level, a lower level or the same level previously held or no level will be issued.

3. (6) Comprehensive.

   1. (A) Permanent provided there are no violations of certification and licensure laws and rules established by the board and committee.
   2. (B) If applicant is required to be retested, a lower level or the same level previously held or no level will be issued.

4. (7) Reevaluation. The interpreter can volunteer to be reevaluated in an attempt to obtain a higher certification level.

   1. (A) The interpreter must apply by submitting an application outlined in 5 CSR 100- 200.050 electing to be reevaluated along with the application fee.
   2. (B) The interpreter will be notified of time and date of performance evaluation four (4) weeks prior to the date of evaluation.
   3. (C) A performance evaluation fee must be submitted three (3) weeks prior to the date of the performance evaluation.
   4. (D) Failure to appear for a scheduled performance evaluation without prior notice, except in emergencies, will result in forfeiture of the fee.
5. (8) The interpreter will be notified by mail of the time and date of the performance evaluation four (4) weeks prior to the date of evaluation.
6. (9) The performance evaluation may result in confirmation or a higher level of permit or certification.

AUTHORITY: sections 209.287, 209.292 and 209.309, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed June 20, 1996, effective Jan. 30, 1997. *Original authority 1994.