Iowa Code 154E.1 – Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Board” means the board of sign language interpreters and transliterators established in chapter 147.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 154E.1
- Interpreting: means facilitating communication between individuals who communicate via American sign language and individuals who communicate via spoken English. See Iowa Code 154E.1
- Person: means a natural person. See Iowa Code 154A.1
- State: means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. See Iowa Code 152E.3
- Transliterating: means facilitating communication between individuals who communicate via a manual form of English and individuals who communicate via spoken English. See Iowa Code 154E.1
2. “Consumer” means an individual utilizing interpreting services who uses spoken English, American sign language, or a manual form of English.
3. “Department” means the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing.
4. “Interpreter training program” means a postsecondary education program training individuals to interpret or transliterate.
5. “Interpreting” means facilitating communication between individuals who communicate via American sign language and individuals who communicate via spoken English.
6. “Licensee” means any person licensed to practice interpreting or transliterating for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing individuals in the state of Iowa.
7. “Transliterating” means facilitating communication between individuals who communicate via a manual form of English and individuals who communicate via spoken English.