1. High school diploma. Proof of a high school diploma or the equivalent;

2. References. Letters of reference from 3 persons for whom the applicant has worked on a compensated basis as an interpreter. Two of the references must be persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and one of the references must be a person whose hearing is fully functional. All references must contain, at a minimum, the name, address and phone number of the person giving the reference and a brief description of the quality of the services provided by the applicant;

3. Sworn statement. A sworn, signed statement that the applicant has read, understands and agrees to abide by the Code of Ethics of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the commissioner; and

4. Proof of education and training in American Sign Language. A written summary Written proof of the applicant's interpreting education and experience, with proof of completion of at least 16 hours of interpreter education that specifically addresses the development of interpreter communication skills. training in American Sign Language, consisting of either:

i.A.__Proof of completion of at least 100 clock hours of instruction in American Sign Language conducted by:

(1)__An instructor recognized by the American Sign Language Teachers Association, or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the commissioner;

(2)__An interpreter certified by either the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or the National Association of the Deaf, Inc., or a comparable or successor organization of either recognized by the commissioner; or

(3)__An instructor of courses conducted through an accredited college, accredited university or accredited or approved high school or conducted by certification maintenance course sponsors approved by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or the National Association of the Deaf, Inc., or a comparable or successor organization of either recognized by the commissioner; or