MA H2025

Bill

Relative to the certification of interpreters in educational settings

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish certification for interpreters in educational settings. Education.

AI Summary

This bill establishes certification requirements for interpreters providing services in educational settings in Massachusetts. It defines key terms such as "Limited English Proficient (LEP) Person" and "Interpreter", and requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to adopt standards and competencies for hiring and using interpreters, including fluency in the languages interpreted, familiarity with educational concepts and terminology, and awareness of the interpreter's role and ethics. The bill mandates that only individuals who meet the established standards and obtain official recognition from the Department may act as interpreters in educational settings, and requires the Department to create a system for reviewing, approving, and renewing interpreter credentials, including requirements for continued professional development.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (6)

Tony Cabral (D), Diana Dizoglio (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Paul Heroux (D), Jack Lewis (D), Aaron Vega (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4716 (on 07/09/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2025

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2025
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2025.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1212	Relative to EMT certification of veterans and military medics	Accompanied a new draft, see S2326	Similar To
H2446	Relative to maintenance of certification	Accompanied a study order, see H4682	Similar To
H2820	Relative to graduate education for certain dental professionals	Accompanied a new draft, see H4454	Similar To
H3464	Relative to the civilian certification of military medical personnel	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H4716	Education	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1347	Relative to elevator certification fees	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1579	Relative to providing a tax credit for employee training	Accompanied a study order, see S2497	Similar To
S173	Protecting consumers of sign language and oral interpretation and transliteration	Accompanied a new draft, see S2473	Similar To
S174	Establishing the licensure of interpreters and oral transliterators for the deaf	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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