1. (1) Authorization. A license issued under this section authorizes the license holder to work as an educational interpreter for pupils who are deaf or hard of hearing.

2. (2) Eligibility. The state superintendent may issue an educational interpreter license under this section to an applicant who does not meet all of the requirements under s. PI 34.086 for an educational interpreter if all of the following requirements are met:

   1. (a) The district administrator of the employing school district requests a license in writing with full explanation and justification of the need.
   2. (b) The request under par. (a) certifies that a search was conducted for a fully licensed educational interpreter licensed under s. PI 34.086 for pupils who are deaf or hard of hearing and that a fully licensed educational interpreter was not available.
   3. (c) The license holder is enrolled in an approved interpreter training program recognized by the department.
3. (3) Duration. A license issued under this section is valid for one year.
4. (4) Nonrenewable. Except as provided in sub. (5), a license issued under this section may not be renewed.
5. (5) Renewal. The district administrator or designed official of the employing school district may request that a license issued under this section be renewed. The license may be renewed if, between the date of issuance and the proposed renewal date, the applicant satisfactorily makes progress toward meeting the licensing requirements under s. PI 34.086. A license issued under this section may be renewed no more than 5 times.

History

History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18.