Arizona § 36-1946 - Interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing; certification; licensure
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§ 36-1946. Interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing; certification; licensure
The commission shall:
1. Adopt rules necessary to achieve the purposes of section 12-242.
2. By rule, classify interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing based on the level of interpreting skills acquired by that person.
3. By rule, establish standards and procedures for the qualification and licensure of each classification of interpreters.
4. Help establish partnerships with colleges and universities in this state to provide interpreter and support service provider training and degree programs.
5. By rule, establish standards and procedures to certify sign language teachers to teach American sign language.
6. Beginning on September 1, 2007, license interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing pursuant to article 2 of this chapter.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 36-1946 ("Interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing; certification; licensure") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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