The Educational Interpreter license is issued to individuals who serve as sign language interpreters in schools.

In order to qualify for an initial 5-year Educational Interpreter license, an individual must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Hold a valid certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID);
  OR
• Have earned a score of 3.5 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) within 5 years of the date of application.

The license may be renewed by meeting one of the following qualifications:

• Hold valid RID certification;
  OR
• Hold a bachelor’s degree and have earned a score of 3.5 or higher on the EIPA within 5 years of renewal.

Issuance of the Educational Interpreter does not require employment by a Georgia LUA. If you meet the above qualifications, please submit the following documents to apply for the license:

• Application for Certification (.pdf) (requires Adobe Reader);
• Verification of Lawful Presence Documentation (.pdf) (requires Adobe Reader), if applicable;
• Copy of your valid RID certification or your EIPA score report;
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended;
• Employer Assurance Form (.pdf) (requires Adobe Reader) if employed, or $20 processing fee.

Please click here for more information about application procedures.