As used in the Oklahoma Educational Interpreter for the Deaf Act: 1. 'Communication mode or language' means one or more of the following systems or methods of communication applicable to deaf and hard-of-hearing students:a.American Sign Language,b.English-based sign systems, orc.oral, aural, or other speech-based communication;2. 'Educational Interpreter' means a person who possesses a combination of interpreting skills for expressing and receiving information in a variety of signed and oral languages and modes;3. The Oklahoma 'Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST)' means a tool used for the comprehensive evaluation of interpreters;4. 'Interpreter Training Program' means a training program in an accredited college or university for preparing interpreters for the deaf;5. 'Work Experience' means a minimum of three (3) years of full-time-equivalent work in the field of deaf education; and6. 'Comparable Level of Proficiency' means a comparable level of proficiency on any other national- or state-recognized educational interpreter assessment as determined and recognized by the State Department of Education.Added by Laws 2002, c. 220, § 3, eff. July 1, 2002.
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