House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

Section 1. 

Renames the defined term at GS 90D-3(3) educational interpreter or educational transliterator (was, educational interpreter or transliterator). Specifies that the term interpreter includes an educational interpreter. Now specifies that a transliterator only includes an educational transliterator (was, educational interpreter or transliterator).  Adds holding a current Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) level 4.0 or above classification and passage of the EIPA written test to the criteria that a person can opt to fulfill as as requirement for licensure under GS 90D-7 (requirements for licensure--interpreters and transliterators). Requires an applicant for a provisional interpreters and transliterators license to have also passed the EIPA written test in addition to achieving the described EIPA level classification to fulfill that criterion under GS 90D-8. Expands the requirements for a person seeking a provisional license based on providing 400 hours of service in the two years preceding the application so they also have to hold any certificate or assessment issued by a nationally recognized body approved by the North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board (Board) by rule. Decreases the times that a provisional license may be renewed from thrice to twice. Makes conforming changes. Specifies that the licensure renewal requirements under GS 115C-110.2 (interpreters/transliterators) are those adopted by the Board under GS 90D-11. 

Section 2.

Specifies that for an educational interpreter or educational transliterator who was issued a provisional license pursuant to GS 90D-8 and the provisional license expired prior to the effective date of the act, if the educational interpreter or educational transliterator continues to qualify for a provisional license, then the Board must issue a new initial provisional license upon application to the Board and the payment of the required fee for a provisional license. Prohibits the Board from granting an extension after a second renewal to a provisional license issued pursuant to Section 2 of the act. Expires September 30, 2027. 

Section 3. 

Authorizes the State Board of Education, in addition to the Board, to adopt rules to implement the act.