South Dakota now allows deaf interpreters to become certified through additional organizations beyond just the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the National Association of the Deaf—including the Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment and any other entity approved by the Department of Human Services. The state will review certifications from these organizations to ensure they meet minimum competency standards. Interpreters who were certified by the state before 2006 can continue their certification if they keep their registration current and complete required continuing education hours.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 336
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 273
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 298
Signed by the President S.J. 254
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 1. H.J. 224
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 97
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 91
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 14
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Do Pass