SDCL § 1-36A-10.4: Provisional certification.

The Department of Human Services may issue provisional certification to a person who:

(1) Has graduated from a postsecondary degree program of two years or more accredited in interpreter preparation or interpreter education;

(2) Participates in a department approved plan of up to five years in preparation for national testing that includes continuing education units and mentoring; and

(3) Registers annually with the department.

Provisional certification may be granted for no more than five years.