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:
Please
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