Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-13-115.2: Definitions

As used in the Oklahoma Educational Interpreter for the Deaf

Act:

1. “Communication mode or language” means one or more of the

following systems or methods of communication applicable to deaf and

hard-of-hearing students:

a. American Sign Language,

b. English-based sign systems, or

c. oral, aural, or other speech-based communication;

2. “Educational Interpreter” means a person who possesses a

combination of interpreting skills for expressing and receiving

information in a variety of signed and oral languages and modes;

3. The Oklahoma “Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST)” means

a tool used for the comprehensive evaluation of interpreters;

4. “Interpreter Training Program” means a training program in

an accredited college or university for preparing interpreters for

the deaf;

5. “Work Experience” means a minimum of three (3) years of

full-time-equivalent work in the field of deaf education; and

6. “Comparable Level of Proficiency” means a comparable level

of proficiency on any other national- or state-recognized

educational interpreter assessment as determined and recognized by

the State Department of Education.