Okla. Stat. tit. 70 § 13-115.2

Current through Laws 2024, c. 453.

Section 13-115.2 - Definitions

As used in the Oklahoma Educational Interpreter for the Deaf Act:

1. "Communication mode or language" means one or more of the following systems or methods of communication applicable to deaf and hard-of-hearing students:

a. American Sign Language,

b. English-based sign systems, or

c. oral, aural, or other speech-based communication;

2. "Educational Interpreter" means a person who possesses a combination of interpreting skills for expressing and receiving information in a variety of signed and oral languages and modes;

3. The Oklahoma "Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST)" means a tool used for the comprehensive evaluation of interpreters;

4. "Interpreter Training Program" means a training program in an accredited college or university for preparing interpreters for the deaf;

5. "Work Experience" means a minimum of three (3) years of full-time-equivalent work in the field of deaf education; and

6. "Comparable Level of Proficiency" means a comparable level of proficiency on any other national- or state-recognized educational interpreter assessment as determined and recognized by the State Department of Education.

Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 13-115.2

Added by Laws 2002, SB 1328, c. 220, §3, emerg. eff. 7/1/2002.