Minimum Qualification Standards for Interpreters Working in Educational Settings

The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf will host a public forum to share more information about the new minimum qualification standards for interpreters working in educational settings. 

Purpose of the Public Forum: 

–          LCD will provide an overview of the minimum standards

–          Allow answer public questions regarding the new standards for educational interpreters

–          LCD will provide information regarding next steps and continue to share communicate FAQs

Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

To submit your questions or comments in advance, please fill out the Public Input form here [form closed]. All submitted questions and comments will be anonymous. Please submit by Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

Register to participate in the Town Hall ZOOM Meeting here [registration now closed]. 

To view FAQs, please view here.


ASL Interpreters and manual CART services will be provided! If you are requesting other accommodations, please contact Jazmyne Lemar via email at jazmyne.lemar@la.gov to submit your request as soon as possible.