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ID S1236
ID S1236Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding qualification of educational interpreters.
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Introduced
01/20/2020
01/20/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/18/2020
02/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
EDUCATION -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding qualification of educational interpreters.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise the provisions regarding the qualification of educational interpreters in public schools. The key changes include: (1) allowing newly hired educational interpreters to apply for a 2-year emergency authorization before meeting the standard qualification requirements, with the possibility of a 1-year extension; (2) specifying that graduates of an interpreter education program can serve as educational interpreters for persons of school age for 1 year after graduation before meeting the standard requirements; and (3) requiring educational interpreters employed in public schools to complete at least 80 hours of training in interpreting or transliterating every 5 years. The bill also clarifies language related to the application of the law to different grade levels.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 19 Effective: 07/01/2020 (on 02/18/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/S1236/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/S1236.pdf |
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