Louisiana Board urged to enforce strict interpreter qualifications for deaf students Advocates call for rigorous standards to improve education for deaf and hard of hearing students.

Louisiana advocates are calling for stricter qualifications for interpreters to combat language deprivation and ensure quality education for deaf and hard of hearing students.

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Subcommittee debates new interpreter qualifications amid potential 25% loss statewide Subcommittee discusses interpreter standards risking loss of interpreters for deaf students.

South Carolina's Senate Education Committee is facing a critical dilemma: improve sign language interpreter qualifications or risk losing 25% of those who support deaf and hard-of-hearing students in classrooms.

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Louisiana proposes new interpreter standards amid community concerns over access Louisiana plans new interpreter registration by July 1, raising community access concerns.

Louisiana's proposed interpreter standards are stirring up fierce debate as the deaf community fears losing access to essential services.

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