Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing presses ahead on interpreter licensure amid staffing shortfalls ODHH’s fiscal 2027 allowance rises to $1.2 million. The agency says it will fill most vacancies by FY2026 end and aims to publish sign‑language interpreter licensing regulations by Dec. 31, with implementation targeted for July 1, 2027; agency opposed abolishing a long‑term vacant position.

The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is pushing forward with new interpreter licensure regulations despite staffing challenges, aiming for implementation by July 2027.

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