24 : 28 : 09 : 25 . American Sign Language permit eligibility requirements. The American Sign Language permit is issued to an applicant who:

1. (1) Receives a score of intermediate or Level 3 or higher on the Sign-Language Proficiency Instrument (SLPI), or receives certification from the American Sign-Language Teachers Association (ASLTA); and
2. (2) Completes six semester hours of coursework including understanding deaf cultures and understanding American Sign Language grammar.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1 , 13-42-3.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1 , 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 , inclusive, 13-43-5 , 13-43-5.1.