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ID - H0411

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Introduced
01/25/2018

In Committee
02/28/2018

Crossed Over
02/09/2018

Passed

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/14/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS -- Amends existing law to revise the minimum age required for licensure and to provide an exemption for a person working in an Idaho public school setting who engages in the practice of sign language interpreting and meets the requirements of and is interpreting within the scope of the Idaho Educational Interpreter Act.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise the minimum age required for sign language interpreter licensure, from 21 years old to 18 years old. It also provides an exemption from the sign language interpreter licensure requirements for individuals working in an Idaho public school setting who meet the requirements of and are operating within the scope of the Idaho Educational Interpreter Act. The bill maintains other existing exemptions, such as for individuals pursuing a course of study in sign language interpreting, those consulting with licensed interpreters, and those providing interpreting services in certain limited circumstances.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Welfare Committee (H)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 14, 2018 Session Law Chapter 72 Effective: 07/01/2018 (on 03/14/2018)

Official Document