Section 209.305

There are multiple enactments of 209.305

Title XII PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

Chapter 209

Effective - 28 Aug 2026, 2 histories, see footnote   

  209.305.  Evaluations, subjects to be covered — confidentiality of tests and records. — 1.  The evaluation shall be an assessment of interpreter's language skills, expressive and receptive skills, professionalism, knowledge of interpreting and ethical practices.  Modes of communication that shall be evaluated include, but are not limited to:

  (1)  American sign language;

  (2)  Tactile sign;

  (3)  Language deficient;

  (4)  Oral;

  (5)  Pidgin Signed English; and

  (6)  Any necessary specialized vocabulary, language or mode of communication in popular or regional use among deaf people.

  2.  The commission shall use testing materials developed by the commission or contracted with a national organization to assess the qualifications of interpreters.  All testing materials and records shall be held confidential by the commission.

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(L. 1994 S.B. 568 § 6 subsecs. 5, 6, A.L. 2026 S.B. 890)