209.305. Evaluations, subjects to be covered--confidentiality of tests and records. - Missouri Statutes

Evaluations, subjects to be covered--confidentiality of tests andrecords.

209.305. 1. The evaluation shall be an assessment ofinterpreter's language skills, expressive and receptive skills,professionalism, knowledge of interpreting and ethical practices.Modes of communication that shall be evaluated include, but arenot limited to:

(1) American sign language;

(2) Tactile sign;

(3) Language deficient;

(4) Oral;

(5) Pidgin Signed English; and

(6) Any necessary specialized vocabulary, language or modeof communication in popular or regional use among deaf people.

2. The board or an evaluation team shall use testingmaterials developed by the commission or contracted with anational organization to assess the qualifications ofinterpreters. All testing materials and records shall be heldconfidential by the commission.

(L. 1994 S.B. 568 § 6 subsecs. 5, 6)