LAC 46:LXXII.501. Types of Registration

A. There are three types of registration for sign language interpreters: 1. Registered Generalist a. Generalist registration is for an individual providing interpreting services inclusive of all general settings, with the exception of legal/court and PreK-12 educational settings which have other specific requirements. i. Valid for five years from date of issuance and renewable in accordance with the policies outlined in this Part. b. For individuals unable to meet the generalist registration standards, the following provisional status options are available. i. Provisional Generalist (a). For individuals providing interpreting services who hold some qualifications yet have not met all of the minimum requirements established by the commission. (b). Valid for three years from date of issuance; may be extended for one year, up to two times, according to renewal policies outlined in this Part. ii. Temporary Practice Permit-Supervised Support (a). For individuals with verifiable professional experience yet cannot provide verification of skills or knowledge via official credentialing. (b). Sign language interpreters registered under this registration type shall be required to review progress towards certification with a registered interpreter assigned by the commission, no less than once a quarter during registered provisional status. (c). Valid for one year; non-renewable. iii. Temporary Practice Permit-Supervised (a). For individuals practicing to gain experience in sign language interpreting in general settings under the direct supervision of a Registered Interpreter. (b). Sign language interpreters registered under this registration type shall be required to: (i). receive approval from the parties involved prior to participating; and (ii). observe and/or interpret only under the direct present supervision of a registered interpreter. (c). Valid for one year from date of issuance; may be extended one time according to renewal policies outlined in this Part. 2. PreK-12 Education a. PreK-12 registration is for individuals providing interpreting services inclusive of schools and other care and education settings under the purview of the Louisiana Department of Education. i. Valid for five years from date of issuance; renewable according to policies outlined in this Part. b. For individuals unable to meet the PreK-12 registration standards, the following provisional status options are available. i. Provisional PreK-12 (a). For individuals providing interpreting services who hold some qualifications yet have not met all of the minimum requirements established by the commission. (b). Valid for three years from date of issuance; non-renewable. (c). Requires submission of an annual maintenance plan to the commission as follows: (i). completion of the Interpreter Maintenance Form provided on the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf website. Requirements include: maintenance plan date range, name, address, phone number, and email address of provisional registrant, name and contact information of the registered interpreter providing direct supervision, and number of contact hours of professional development completed; and (ii). signed verification of direct supervision of a PreK-12 registered interpreter verifying active engagement of study in preparation for Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) exam, EIPA Written Test, national certifying body exam, and/or the BEI; and (iii). 20 contact hours of professional development issued within the year of provisional status. A minimum 5 hours must be in educational interpreter ethics training, and a minimum of 10 hours must be RID/BEI approved. ii. Temporary Practice Permit-Supervised (a). For individuals practicing to gain experience in sign language interpreting in PreK-12 educational settings under the direct supervision of a Registered PreK-12 Interpreter. (b). Valid for one year from date of issuance; may be extended one time according to renewal policies outlined in this Part. 3. Legal/Court a. For individuals providing interpreting services inclusive of settings that involve a legal matter, or any judicial proceeding under the government of the Louisiana Supreme Court b. Reserved.