Bill Summary for H 854 (2025-2026)
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AN ACT TO REMOVE THE EXEMPTION FOR EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETERS OR TRANSLITERATORS FROM THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA INTERPRETER AND TRANSLITERATOR LICENSURE ACT.Intro. by Blackwell, Wheatley, Paré, Schietzelt.
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Makes changes to GS Chapter 90D to include educational interpreters or transliterators in the licensure requirements under that Chapter. Amends GS 90D-3 to include educational interpreters or transliterators, as defined in subdivision (3), in the definition of transliterator under subdivision (9). Repeals the exemption from the Chapter for educational interpreters or transliterators in GS 90D-4(b).
Amends GS 115C-110.2 to allow continuing education hours required for licensure under GS Chapter 90D to apply toward the required 15 hours of job-related training for interpreters and transliterators under that statute.
Permits the Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board and the Department of Public Instruction to adopt rules to implement the act.
Effective October 1, 2026.