TITLE 54

PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

CHAPTER 29

SPEECH AND HEARING SERVICES PRACTICE ACT

54-2916B.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE — VIDEO REMOTE INTERPRETING PROVIDER. To be eligible for licensure as a video remote interpreting provider, the applicant shall:

(1)  File a written application with the board on forms prescribed and furnished by the board. A nonrefundable application fee shall accompany the completed written application. Such fees shall be established by the administrative rules of the board, subject to legislative approval, and shall be in such amounts as are reasonable and necessary for the proper execution and enforcement of this chapter;

(2)  Provide a roster of all employed sign language interpreters; and

(3)  Provide verification acceptable to the board that all employed sign language interpreters meet the qualifications of a sign language interpreter in this state and have:

(a)  Successfully passed a nationally recognized competency examination approved by the board or achieved certification as defined by board rule;

(b)  Successfully graduated from a four (4) year course at an accredited high school or the equivalent;

(c)  Successfully passed an examination approved by the board;

(d)  Never had a license or certification revoked or otherwise sanctioned as part of disciplinary action from this or any other state;

(e)  Never been convicted of, found guilty of, or received a withheld judgment or a suspended sentence in this state or in any other state for any crime that is deemed relevant in accordance with section 67-9411(1), Idaho Code;

(f)  Never been found by the board to have engaged in conduct prohibited by this chapter;

(g)  Maintained required continuing education units under nationally recognized certification or other certification recognized by the board; and

(h)  Knowledge of and compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

History:

[54-2916B, added 2025, ch. 176, sec. 3, p. 831.]