H854

Require Licensure of Educational Interpreters

Chamber Passed·5/8/25

Requires educational interpreters and transliterators in North Carolina to obtain a license.

The bill mandates that educational interpreters and transliterators in North Carolina must obtain a license. These professionals, who provide accessible communication for hearing-impaired students, will need to meet the licensure requirements set by the North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction may also adopt rules to implement these provisions. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 110–1 · May 8, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

110 Yea

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1 Nay

D

2 Not Voting

RR

7 Absent

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

8:30 AM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

May 7, 2025

8:30 AM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

House

Special Message Sent To Senate

May 8, 2025

Senate

Special Message Received From House

May 8, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading